Prepare against Wim Van Hoek
NLD · World #71,687 classical · FIDE ID 10700293
When preparing against Wim Van Hoek, expect 1.e4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 49 games by Wim Van Hoek, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Wim Van Hoek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Wim Van Hoek 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 | 1,816 | 1,936 | Sep 2011 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 17 | 16 | 16 | 34.7% |
| As White | 26 | 9 | 6 | 11 | 34.6% |
| As Black | 23 | 8 | 10 | 5 | 34.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Wim Van Hoek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Wim Van Hoek's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 80.8% | 45.2% |
| e3 | 4 | 15.4% | 62.5% |
| d4 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 45.2% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Hoek usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Hoek usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Hoek usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.e3 — 15% of White games, 62.5% score
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Hoek usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (25% of these games) — Hoek usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Hoek usually continues f4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 83.3% | 55.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Wim Van Hoek's chess games
All 49 games by Wim Van Hoek in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2007 - 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: 17 wins, 16 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2007 | Jan Havenaar | 2,196 | 33rd Guernsey Open | B06 |
| Oct 2017 | Timothy Spanton | 1,858 | 43rd Guernsey Open | A82 |
| Oct 2015 | Nigel W Dennis | 1,809 | 41st Guernsey Holiday Open | B50 |
| Oct 2016 | David J Turner | 1,793 | 42nd Guernsey Holiday Open | B09 |
| Oct 2018 | Jorgen Holmstrom Nielsen | 1,748 | 44th Guernsey Open | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42nd Guernsey Holiday Open | 2016 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,977 |
| 41st Guernsey Holiday Open | 2015 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,979 |
| 37th Guernsey Open | 2011 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,683 |
| 33rd Guernsey Open | 2007 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,994 |
| 46th Guernsey Open | 2022 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,621 |
| 43rd Guernsey Open | 2017 | 7 | 3 | 1,816 |
| 44th Guernsey Open | 2018 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,738 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Wim Van Hoek's chess games?
49 games by Wim Van Hoek, from Jan 2007 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 Wim Van Hoek has played.
What does Wim Van Hoek play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Wim Van Hoek opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.e3 (15% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Wim Van Hoek answers 1...e5 (83% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games), 1...Nc6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Wim Van Hoek play as White?
As White, Wim Van Hoek's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Van 't Kruijs Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Wim Van Hoek play as Black?
As Black, Wim Van Hoek most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Schliemann (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Gambit (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Wim Van Hoek's FIDE rating?
Wim Van Hoek is currently rated 1,816 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,936 (Sep 2011).
How many games has Wim Van Hoek played?
Our database contains 49 games by Wim Van Hoek, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 16 draws, 16 losses (34.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Wim Van Hoek?
49 games by Wim Van Hoek 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.