Prepare against Vadim Van Kuijk
NLD · World #18,185 classical · FIDE ID 1058274
Our database contains 64 games by Vadim Van Kuijk, covering Sep 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vadim Van Kuijk's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vadim Van Kuijk 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 | 2,073 | 2,131 | Aug 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,079 | 2,079 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,020 | 2,020 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 64 | 22 | 11 | 31 | 34.4% |
| As White | 33 | 12 | 5 | 16 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 31 | 10 | 6 | 15 | 32.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 32 | 97.0% | 42.2% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 42.2% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Kuijk usually continues Nf3 (45.8% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Kuijk usually continues d4 (43.8% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Kuijk usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Kuijk usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 18 | 100.0% | 27.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 88.9% | 56.3% |
| f5 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
Vadim Van Kuijk's chess games
All 64 games by Vadim Van Kuijk in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2016 - 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: 22 wins, 11 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Amar Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A91 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2023 | Leandro Slagboom | 2,228 | ch-NED U18 | B32 |
| Jul 2023 | Rick Duijker | 2,198 | Dieren Open | B32 |
| Jul 2024 | Jan Vosselman | 2,094 | Dutch Open | D45 |
| Jul 2025 | Lisanne Taams | 2,028 | Dutch Open | B91 |
| May 2022 | Hans Galje | 2,020 | Utrecht Keres Memorial | D10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dutch Open | 2025 | 17 | 6.5 | 1,997 |
| ch-NED U18 | 2023 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,052 |
| Dieren Open | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 2,119 |
| ch-NED U16 | 2021 | 7 | 4 | 1,793 |
| 12th Eindhoven WLC Open | 2022 | 6 | 3 | 1,942 |
| Wachtebeke Open | 2022 | 3 | 0 | 1,675 |
| 24th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2022 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,829 |
| Utrecht Keres Memorial | 2022 | 2 | 2 | 2,355 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vadim Van Kuijk's chess games?
64 games by Vadim Van Kuijk, from Sep 2016 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 Vadim Van Kuijk has played.
What does Vadim Van Kuijk play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Vadim Van Kuijk opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vadim Van Kuijk answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (89% of games), 1...f5 (11% of games).
What openings does Vadim Van Kuijk play as White?
As White, Vadim Van Kuijk's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vadim Van Kuijk play as Black?
As Black, Vadim Van Kuijk most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Caro-Kann (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Vadim Van Kuijk's FIDE rating?
Vadim Van Kuijk is currently rated 2,073 in classical chess, 2,079 in rapid and 2,020 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,131 (Aug 2024).
How many games has Vadim Van Kuijk played?
Our database contains 64 games by Vadim Van Kuijk, covering Sep 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 11 draws, 31 losses (34.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vadim Van Kuijk?
64 games by Vadim Van Kuijk 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.