Prepare against Willy Hendriks
IM · NLD · World #1,671 classical · FIDE ID 1000713
When preparing against Willy Hendriks, expect 1.e4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (51% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (69%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Taimanov as Black, 21.7% over 23 games.
Our database contains 1,029 games by Willy Hendriks, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Willy Hendriks's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Willy 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 | 2,400 | 2,451 | Jan 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,393 | 2,406 | Mar 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,029 | 414 | 353 | 262 | 40.2% |
| As White | 516 | 227 | 177 | 112 | 44.0% |
| As Black | 513 | 187 | 176 | 150 | 36.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Willy Hendriks's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Willy Hendriks's side.
First moves as White (516 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 447 | 86.6% | 59.8% |
| g3 | 25 | 4.8% | 76.0% |
| c4 | 23 | 4.5% | 73.9% |
| d4 | 16 | 3.1% | 56.3% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 0.8% | 62.5% |
| d3 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 59.8% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Hendriks usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Hendriks usually continues Bc4 (61.6% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Hendriks usually continues d4 (60.1% score)
- 1.g3 — 5% of White games, 76.0% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Hendriks usually continues Bg2 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (24% of these games) — Hendriks usually continues Bg2 (83.3% score)
- …g6 (12% of these games) — Hendriks usually continues Bg2 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (220 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 112 | 50.9% | 51.3% |
| d6 | 93 | 42.3% | 57.5% |
| g6 | 15 | 6.8% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (206 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 142 | 68.9% | 51.1% |
| g6 | 24 | 11.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 21 | 10.2% | 69.0% |
| d6 | 19 | 9.2% | 31.6% |
Willy Hendriks's chess games
All 1,029 games by Willy Hendriks in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 414 wins, 353 draws, 262 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 69 | 33/20/16 | 47.8% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 65 | 27/21/17 | 41.5% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 49 | 20/20/9 | 40.8% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 35 | 17/11/7 | 48.6% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 30 | 8/15/7 | 26.7% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 26 | 13/8/5 | 50.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 23 | 7/7/9 | 30.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 20 | 9/6/5 | 45.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 17 | 10/6/1 | 58.8% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 16 | 12/1/3 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 97 | 40/30/27 | 41.2% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 82 | 32/25/25 | 39.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 57 | 24/18/15 | 42.1% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 54 | 17/24/13 | 31.5% |
| E69 | Indian Defense | 34 | 9/13/12 | 26.5% |
| B36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 28 | 11/11/6 | 39.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 26 | 9/9/8 | 34.6% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 23 | 5/12/6 | 21.7% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| A53 | Rat Defense | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1997 | Rafael A Vaganian | 2,640 | Lost Boys Open | C02 |
| Jul 2001 | Sergei Tiviakov | 2,618 | Dieren Open | B07 |
| Sep 2007 | Dusko Pavasovic | 2,584 | 9th Trieste Open | B27 |
| Aug 2011 | Jonny Hector | 2,568 | 33rd Politiken Cup | C55 |
| Aug 2009 | Viktor Lvovich Kortschnoj | 2,561 | Staunton Memorial 7th GM | A65 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dieren Open | 2023 | 155 | 91 | 2,394 |
| Lost Boys Open | 2002 | 33 | 18 | 2,435 |
| Groningen Open | 1999 | 27 | 13.5 | 2,351 |
| Hoogeveen Essent Open | 2006 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,275 |
| chT-NED | 1998 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,383 |
| Budapest FS05 GM | 2008 | 13 | 6 | 2,399 |
| ch-NED62 | 2007 | 11 | 4 | 2,434 |
| ch-NED 51 | 1996 | 11 | 1.5 | 2,237 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Jeroen Bosch (12 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Willy Hendriks's chess games?
1,029 games by Willy Hendriks, from Apr 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 Willy Hendriks has played.
What does Willy Hendriks play on the first move as White?
Across 516 games with White in our database, Willy Hendriks opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.g3 (5% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Willy Hendriks answers 1...c5 (51% of games), 1...d6 (42% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...g6 (12% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games).
What openings does Willy Hendriks play as White?
As White, Willy Hendriks's most-played openings in our database are: French: Advance Variation (69 games, 47.8% win rate); Sicilian (65 games, 41.5% win rate); Bishop's Opening (49 games, 40.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 516 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Willy Hendriks play as Black?
As Black, Willy Hendriks most often plays: Pirc Defense (97 games, 41.2% win rate); Benoni Defense (82 games, 39.0% win rate); Modern Defense (57 games, 42.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 513 games.
What is Willy Hendriks's FIDE rating?
Willy Hendriks is currently rated 2,400 in classical chess, 2,393 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,451 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Willy Hendriks played?
Our database contains 1,029 games by Willy Hendriks, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 414 wins, 353 draws, 262 losses (40.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Willy Hendriks?
1,029 games by Willy 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.