Prepare against Wim Heemskerk
FM · NLD · World #12,146 classical · FIDE ID 1001000
Our database contains 428 games by Wim Heemskerk, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Wim Heemskerk's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Wim Heemskerk 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 | 2,139 | 2,298 | Jul 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 428 | 140 | 154 | 134 | 32.7% |
| As White | 210 | 75 | 83 | 52 | 35.7% |
| As Black | 218 | 65 | 71 | 82 | 29.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Wim Heemskerk's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Wim Heemskerk's side.
First moves as White (210 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 142 | 67.6% | 52.1% |
| c4 | 37 | 17.6% | 59.5% |
| d4 | 31 | 14.8% | 66.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 68% of White games, 52.1% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Heemskerk usually continues c4 (52.5% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Heemskerk usually continues g3 (47.0% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Heemskerk usually continues c4 (31.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 18% of White games, 59.5% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Heemskerk usually continues Nc3 (70.8% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Heemskerk usually continues Nc3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Heemskerk usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (117 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 73 | 62.4% | 52.1% |
| c5 | 35 | 29.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 3.4% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.7% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 28 | 41.8% | 41.1% |
| Nf6 | 22 | 32.8% | 45.5% |
| d5 | 11 | 16.4% | 45.5% |
| d6 | 5 | 7.5% | 20.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
Wim Heemskerk's chess games
All 428 games by Wim Heemskerk 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: 140 wins, 154 draws, 134 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 48 | 18/20/10 | 37.5% |
| A11 | Réti Opening | 32 | 13/10/9 | 40.6% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 17 | 3/5/9 | 17.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 14 | 5/7/2 | 35.7% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 9 | 1/6/2 | 11.1% |
| A63 | Catalan | 9 | 4/5/0 | 44.4% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 21 | 7/8/6 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 20 | 8/7/5 | 40.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 16 | 5/7/4 | 31.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 14 | 3/5/6 | 21.4% |
| B25 | Sicilian | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| C00 | French Defense | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| A32 | English Opening | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2007 | Pavel Skatchkov | 2,509 | Groningen Harmonie Open A | A12 |
| Jul 2010 | Yge Visser | 2,469 | Dieren Open | C03 |
| Aug 2005 | Ilya Khmelniker | 2,447 | Dieren Open | A16 |
| Nov 2007 | Frank Kroeze | 2,446 | chT-NED 0708 | A11 |
| Dec 2007 | Amon Simutowe | 2,421 | Groningen Harmonie Open A | A46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dieren Open | 2019 | 92 | 47.5 | 2,229 |
| ch-Leiden SB | 2013 | 50 | 33 | 2,198 |
| Groningen Open A | 2010 | 33 | 16 | 2,220 |
| Groningen Harmonie Open A | 2007 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,311 |
| ch-Leiden SB A | 2015 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,072 |
| 16th Hoogeveen Unive Open | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 2,245 |
| 19th Hoogeveen Unive Open | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,218 |
| 52nd Groningen Open | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,187 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Wim Heemskerk's chess games?
428 games by Wim Heemskerk, 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 Wim Heemskerk has played.
What does Wim Heemskerk play on the first move as White?
Across 210 games with White in our database, Wim Heemskerk opens with 1.Nf3 (68% of games), 1.c4 (18% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Wim Heemskerk answers 1...e6 (62% of games), 1...c5 (30% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (42% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games).
What openings does Wim Heemskerk play as White?
As White, Wim Heemskerk's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (48 games, 37.5% win rate); Réti Opening (32 games, 40.6% win rate); Modern Defense (17 games, 17.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 210 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Wim Heemskerk play as Black?
As Black, Wim Heemskerk most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (21 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Classical Variation (20 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (16 games, 31.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 218 games.
What is Wim Heemskerk's FIDE rating?
Wim Heemskerk is currently rated 2,139 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,298 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Wim Heemskerk played?
Our database contains 428 games by Wim Heemskerk, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 140 wins, 154 draws, 134 losses (32.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Wim Heemskerk?
428 games by Wim Heemskerk 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.