Prepare against Victor Hendriks
NLD · World #10,292 classical · FIDE ID 1010328
When preparing against Victor Hendriks, expect 1.Nc3 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (31% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (60%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Dunst Opening as White, 52.6% over 19 games.
Our database contains 71 games by Victor Hendriks, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Victor Hendriks's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Victor Hendriks 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 | 2,165 | 2,250 | Apr 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,244 | 2,252 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 28 | 17 | 26 | 39.4% |
| As White | 36 | 14 | 7 | 15 | 38.9% |
| As Black | 35 | 14 | 10 | 11 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Victor Hendriks's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Victor Hendriks's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc3 | 24 | 66.7% | 52.1% |
| e4 | 12 | 33.3% | 41.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nc3 — 67% of White games, 52.1% score
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Hendriks usually continues e4 (56.3% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Hendriks usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Hendriks usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 33% of White games, 41.7% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Hendriks usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Hendriks usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (8% of these games) — Hendriks usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 31.0% | 61.1% |
| d5 | 8 | 27.6% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 7 | 24.1% | 64.3% |
| e5 | 5 | 17.2% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 3 | 60.0% | 16.7% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Victor Hendriks's chess games
All 71 games by Victor Hendriks in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2003 - 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: 28 wins, 17 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 19 | 10/3/6 | 52.6% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A42 | Modern Defense | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B75 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2006 | Jacek Markiewicz | 2,308 | Pardubice Open B1 | B87 |
| Jul 2019 | Borivoj Kronowetter | 2,040 | 30th Pardubice Czech Open B | B99 |
| Jul 2019 | Matej Kuchar | 2,009 | 30th Pardubice Czech Open B | B90 |
| Jul 2019 | Maks Neiman | 1,971 | 30th Pardubice Czech Open B | C17 |
| Jul 2002 | Hans De Lange | 1,830 | 1st Haarlem Nova College Open | C56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NED U20 | 1999 | 9 | 3 | 2,137 |
| Hengelo U20 Open | 1998 | 9 | 6 | 2,188 |
| ch-NED U17 | 1996 | 9 | 4 | – |
| NED U20 Open | 1999 | 9 | 5 | 2,400 |
| Hengelo U16 Open | 1997 | 9 | 5 | – |
| 30th Pardubice Czech Open B | 2019 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,097 |
| Limburg Open U18 | 2000 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,364 |
| 1st Haarlem Nova College Open | 2002 | 6 | 3 | 1,915 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Victor Hendriks's chess games?
71 games by Victor Hendriks, from Oct 2003 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 Victor Hendriks has played.
What does Victor Hendriks play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Victor Hendriks opens with 1.Nc3 (67% of games), 1.e4 (33% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Victor Hendriks answers 1...c5 (31% of games), 1...d5 (28% of games), 1...g6 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Victor Hendriks play as White?
As White, Victor Hendriks's most-played openings in our database are: Dunst Opening (19 games, 52.6% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Victor Hendriks play as Black?
As Black, Victor Hendriks most often plays: Modern Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Victor Hendriks's FIDE rating?
Victor Hendriks is currently rated 2,165 in classical chess and 2,244 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,250 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Victor Hendriks played?
Our database contains 71 games by Victor Hendriks, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 17 draws, 26 losses (39.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Victor Hendriks?
71 games by Victor Hendriks 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.