Prepare against Yong Hoon De Rover
IM · NLD · World #4,644 classical · FIDE ID 1010298
Our database contains 280 games by Yong Hoon De Rover, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Yong Hoon De Rover's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yong Hoon De Rover 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 | 2,283 | 2,430 | Feb 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,365 | 2,386 | Feb 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 280 | 114 | 80 | 86 | 40.7% |
| As White | 137 | 59 | 37 | 41 | 43.1% |
| As Black | 143 | 55 | 43 | 45 | 38.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yong Hoon De Rover's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yong Hoon De Rover's side.
First moves as White (137 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 72 | 52.6% | 54.9% |
| d4 | 35 | 25.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 25 | 18.2% | 68.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 2.9% | 75.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 53% of White games, 54.9% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Rover usually continues Nf3 (51.7% score)
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Rover usually continues d4 (54.8% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Rover usually continues Nf3 (45.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 26% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Rover usually continues c4 (47.5% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Rover usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Rover usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 55 | 72.4% | 50.9% |
| c6 | 9 | 11.8% | 72.2% |
| e6 | 3 | 3.9% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 3 | 3.9% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 3 | 3.9% | 83.3% |
| e5 | 3 | 3.9% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 39 | 79.6% | 51.3% |
| d5 | 8 | 16.3% | 37.5% |
| f5 | 2 | 4.1% | 50.0% |
Yong Hoon De Rover's chess games
All 280 games by Yong Hoon De Rover 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: 114 wins, 80 draws, 86 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A15 | English Opening | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A39 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 15 | 7/2/6 | 46.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2018 | Matthias Dann | 2,534 | chT-BEL 1819 | C11 |
| Nov 2016 | Ilja Zaragatski | 2,502 | chT-BEL 1617 | C10 |
| Jan 2017 | Konstantin Chernyshov | 2,492 | 16th Prague Open | B06 |
| Sep 2018 | Arthur Pijpers | 2,465 | chT-BEL 1819 | C11 |
| Oct 2018 | Todor Todorov | 2,460 | chT-BEL 1819 | B51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wachtebeke-A | 2020 | 18 | 8 | 2,257 |
| Amsterdam Science Park Open A | 2019 | 15 | 8.5 | 2,261 |
| Groninger Combinatie Open | 2026 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,209 |
| chT-BEL 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 6 | 2,453 |
| chT-BEL 1718 | 2018 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,424 |
| Hilversum Open | 2019 | 10 | 7 | 2,387 |
| chT-BEL 2122 | 2022 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,342 |
| Panevezys Open A | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 2,264 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yong Hoon De Rover's chess games?
280 games by Yong Hoon De Rover, 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 Yong Hoon De Rover has played.
What does Yong Hoon De Rover play on the first move as White?
Across 137 games with White in our database, Yong Hoon De Rover opens with 1.e4 (53% of games), 1.d4 (26% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yong Hoon De Rover answers 1...c5 (72% of games), 1...c6 (12% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games), 1...f5 (4% of games).
What openings does Yong Hoon De Rover play as White?
As White, Yong Hoon De Rover's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (11 games, 36.4% win rate); French: Classical Variation (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 137 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yong Hoon De Rover play as Black?
As Black, Yong Hoon De Rover most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Benoni Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 143 games.
What is Yong Hoon De Rover's FIDE rating?
Yong Hoon De Rover is currently rated 2,283 in classical chess and 2,365 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,430 (Feb 2019).
How many games has Yong Hoon De Rover played?
Our database contains 280 games by Yong Hoon De Rover, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 114 wins, 80 draws, 86 losses (40.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yong Hoon De Rover?
280 games by Yong Hoon De Rover 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.