Prepare against Tycho Dijkhuis
IM · NLD · World #1,219 classical · FIDE ID 1036564
Our database contains 380 games by Tycho Dijkhuis, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tycho Dijkhuis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tycho Dijkhuis 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 | 2,432 | 2,432 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 380 | 157 | 117 | 106 | 41.3% |
| As White | 190 | 88 | 51 | 51 | 46.3% |
| As Black | 190 | 69 | 66 | 55 | 36.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tycho Dijkhuis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tycho Dijkhuis's side.
First moves as White (190 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 186 | 97.9% | 59.1% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 59.1% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Dijkhuis usually continues Nf3 (55.1% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Dijkhuis usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Dijkhuis usually continues d4 (67.2% score)
- 1.g3 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Dijkhuis usually continues Bg2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 95 | 99.0% | 62.1% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 44 | 91.7% | 47.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 4.2% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.2% | 25.0% |
Tycho Dijkhuis's chess games
All 380 games by Tycho Dijkhuis in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2011 - 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: 157 wins, 117 draws, 106 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B89 | Sicilian | 24 | 10/6/8 | 41.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 24 | 12/5/7 | 50.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 15 | 8/3/4 | 53.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 5 | 0/5/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 22 | 10/7/5 | 45.5% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 21 | 12/8/1 | 57.1% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 6/6/4 | 37.5% |
| A15 | English Opening | 14 | 2/6/6 | 14.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 7/4/2 | 53.8% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 2/6/3 | 18.2% |
| D76 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2017 | Loek Van Wely | 2,674 | chT-NED 1617 | B89 |
| Jun 2014 | Alexandr Fier | 2,580 | 8th Maastricht Limburg Open A | B78 |
| Jul 2015 | Alberto David | 2,575 | 8th Paleochora Open | B89 |
| Feb 2016 | Erik Van den Doel | 2,565 | chT-NED 1516 | B70 |
| Aug 2019 | Ante Saric | 2,557 | 9th Split Open | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NED U13 | 2010 | 18 | 11 | 1,773 |
| ch-NED U15 | 2012 | 18 | 12 | 2,009 |
| Borne Euro Chess Open A | 2012 | 17 | 9.5 | 2,079 |
| Wijk Cultural Village | 2013 | 9 | 2 | 2,134 |
| Dieren Open | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,249 |
| 52nd Groningen Open | 2014 | 9 | 6 | 2,380 |
| Dutch League 2025-26 | 2026 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,557 |
| Copenhagen Challenge | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,357 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tycho Dijkhuis's chess games?
380 games by Tycho Dijkhuis, from Jul 2011 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 Tycho Dijkhuis has played.
What does Tycho Dijkhuis play on the first move as White?
Across 190 games with White in our database, Tycho Dijkhuis opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.g3 (1% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tycho Dijkhuis answers 1...c5 (99% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Tycho Dijkhuis play as White?
As White, Tycho Dijkhuis's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (24 games, 41.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (24 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (15 games, 53.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 190 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tycho Dijkhuis play as Black?
As Black, Tycho Dijkhuis most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (22 games, 45.5% win rate); Sicilian (21 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (16 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 190 games.
What is Tycho Dijkhuis's FIDE rating?
Tycho Dijkhuis is currently rated 2,432 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,432 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Tycho Dijkhuis played?
Our database contains 380 games by Tycho Dijkhuis, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 157 wins, 117 draws, 106 losses (41.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tycho Dijkhuis?
380 games by Tycho Dijkhuis 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.