Prepare against Yuri Eijk
NLD · World #33,272 classical · FIDE ID 1017810
Our database contains 52 games by Yuri Eijk, covering Sep 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Yuri Eijk's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yuri Eijk 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 | 1,967 | 2,120 | Sep 2010 |
| Blitz | 2,004 | 2,004 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 10 | 23 | 19 | 19.2% |
| As White | 26 | 4 | 11 | 11 | 15.4% |
| As Black | 26 | 6 | 12 | 8 | 23.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yuri Eijk's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yuri Eijk's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 19 | 73.1% | 28.9% |
| e4 | 6 | 23.1% | 58.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 73% of White games, 28.9% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Eijk usually continues c4 (31.8% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Eijk usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (5% of these games) — Eijk usually continues d5 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 23% of White games, 58.3% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Eijk usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Eijk usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Eijk usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 58.3% | 35.7% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 41.7% | 50.0% |
Yuri Eijk's chess games
All 52 games by Yuri Eijk in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - Aug 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: 10 wins, 23 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D59 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D18 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E77 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B36 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2022 | Jan Balje | 2,183 | 19th Calvia Amateur Open | D19 |
| May 2010 | Sven Mueller | 1,855 | 4th Maastricht Limburg Open B | D18 |
| Mar 2015 | Finn Stuhr | 1,823 | Reykjavik Open | A50 |
| May 2010 | Rob Van Herck | 1,809 | 4th Maastricht Limburg Open B | E97 |
| May 2010 | Michael Van Liempt | 1,747 | 4th Maastricht Limburg Open B | B23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2015 | 10 | 5 | 1,946 |
| ch-NED U20 | 1994 | 9 | 4.5 | – |
| Maastricht Limburg Open | 2008 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,834 |
| 4th Maastricht Limburg Open B | 2010 | 6 | 4 | 1,969 |
| 35th Ghent Taminco Open | 2012 | 3 | 1 | 2,007 |
| 34th Aegean Open | 2011 | 3 | 1 | 1,913 |
| 19th Calvia Amateur Open | 2022 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,197 |
| 31st Ghent Taminco Open | 2008 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,069 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yuri Eijk's chess games?
52 games by Yuri Eijk, from Sep 2010 to Aug 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 Yuri Eijk has played.
What does Yuri Eijk play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Yuri Eijk opens with 1.d4 (73% of games), 1.e4 (23% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yuri Eijk answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (58% of games), 1...Nf6 (42% of games).
What openings does Yuri Eijk play as White?
As White, Yuri Eijk's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yuri Eijk play as Black?
As Black, Yuri Eijk most often plays: Slav Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Yuri Eijk's FIDE rating?
Yuri Eijk is currently rated 1,967 in classical chess and 2,004 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,120 (Sep 2010).
How many games has Yuri Eijk played?
Our database contains 52 games by Yuri Eijk, covering Sep 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 23 draws, 19 losses (19.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yuri Eijk?
52 games by Yuri Eijk 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.