Prepare against Twan Van der Togt
NLD · World #15,209 classical · FIDE ID 1043471
Our database contains 36 games by Twan Van der Togt, covering Aug 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Twan Van der Togt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Twan Van der Togt before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,103 | 2,167 | Sep 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 12 | 13 | 11 | 33.3% |
| As White | 19 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 31.6% |
| As Black | 17 | 6 | 7 | 4 | 35.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Twan Van der Togt's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Twan Van der Togt's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 100.0% | 47.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 47.4% score
- …e6 (32% of these games) — Togt usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Togt usually continues Nf3 (8.3% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Togt usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 54.5% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 5 | 45.5% | 70.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
Twan Van der Togt's chess games
All 36 games by Twan Van der Togt in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2012 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 12 wins, 13 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C74 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A35 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2014 | Ankit Majhi | 2,128 | ch-NED U17 | C74 |
| Feb 2015 | Anna-Maja Kazarian | 2,097 | 75th Leiden Noteboom Memorial | C74 |
| Jul 2013 | Leonore Braggaar | 2,080 | 7th Leiden LCT Open A | B77 |
| Jul 2013 | Roger D De Coverly | 2,036 | 7th Leiden LCT Open A | C79 |
| Apr 2014 | Alik Tikranian | 1,994 | ch-NED U17 | C42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7th Leiden LCT Open A | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,114 |
| 6th Varna Open | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 1,915 |
| ch-NED U17 | 2014 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,082 |
| 75th Leiden Noteboom Memorial | 2015 | 3 | 1 | 2,203 |
| 8th Leiden Open A | 2014 | 2 | 0 | 1,954 |
| 84th Noteboom Open | 2025 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,109 |
| Delft Prinsenstad Open B | 2012 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,810 |
| 74th Leiden Noteboom Memorial | 2014 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,244 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Twan Van der Togt's chess games?
36 games by Twan Van der Togt, from Aug 2012 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Twan Van der Togt has played.
What does Twan Van der Togt play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Twan Van der Togt opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Twan Van der Togt answers 1...c5 (55% of games), 1...e5 (45% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Twan Van der Togt play as White?
As White, Twan Van der Togt's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Twan Van der Togt play as Black?
As Black, Twan Van der Togt most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Twan Van der Togt's FIDE rating?
Twan Van der Togt is currently rated 2,103 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,167 (Sep 2016).
How many games has Twan Van der Togt played?
Our database contains 36 games by Twan Van der Togt, covering Aug 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 13 draws, 11 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Twan Van der Togt?
36 games by Twan Van der Togt reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.