Prepare against Wouter Hennink
NLD · World #34,118 classical · FIDE ID 1008765
When preparing against Wouter Hennink, expect 1.e4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (50%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Pirc Defense as Black, 40.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 78 games by Wouter Hennink, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Wouter Hennink's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Wouter Hennink 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 | 1,963 | 2,178 | Jul 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 25 | 18 | 35 | 32.1% |
| As White | 37 | 12 | 10 | 15 | 32.4% |
| As Black | 41 | 13 | 8 | 20 | 31.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Wouter Hennink's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Wouter Hennink's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 33 | 89.2% | 43.9% |
| g3 | 1 | 2.7% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 2.7% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 43.9% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Hennink usually continues Nc3 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Hennink usually continues f4 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Hennink usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.g3 — 3% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Hennink usually continues Bg2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 15 | 75.0% | 43.3% |
| e5 | 5 | 25.0% | 30.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 5 | 50.0% | 30.0% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
Wouter Hennink's chess games
All 78 games by Wouter Hennink 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: 25 wins, 18 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C34 | King's Gambit | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 15 | 6/1/8 | 40.0% |
| E62 | English Opening | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C24 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A26 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A49 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2021 | Olena Zelinchenko | 2,393 | World Corporate East A | A00 |
| Jul 2002 | Jean-Renaud Lagunes | 2,108 | 05th Naujac Open | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hengelo U20 Open | 1998 | 18 | 7.5 | 2,113 |
| ch-NED U20 | 1997 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,190 |
| Groene Hart Gr A | 2001 | 7 | 3.5 | – |
| Alphen aan den Rijn Open | 1995 | 7 | 3.5 | – |
| Znojmo Open | 2005 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,242 |
| ch-NED U16 | 1994 | 5 | 2 | – |
| 05th Naujac Open | 2002 | 4 | 2 | 2,236 |
| World Corporate East A | 2021 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,814 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Wouter Hennink's chess games?
78 games by Wouter Hennink, 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 Wouter Hennink has played.
What does Wouter Hennink play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Wouter Hennink opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.g3 (3% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Wouter Hennink answers 1...d6 (75% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (50% of games).
What openings does Wouter Hennink play as White?
As White, Wouter Hennink's most-played openings in our database are: King's Gambit (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Wouter Hennink play as Black?
As Black, Wouter Hennink most often plays: Pirc Defense (15 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Wouter Hennink's FIDE rating?
Wouter Hennink is currently rated 1,963 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,178 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Wouter Hennink played?
Our database contains 78 games by Wouter Hennink, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 18 draws, 35 losses (32.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Wouter Hennink?
78 games by Wouter Hennink 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.