Prepare against Yvon van Neerven
England · World #113,042 classical · FIDE ID 343415881
When preparing against Yvon van Neerven, expect 1.Nf3 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 58 games by Yvon van Neerven, covering Apr 2024 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Yvon van Neerven's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yvon van Neerven 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 | 1,696 | 1,735 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,506 | 1,559 | Mar 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,505 | 1,521 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 15 | 6 | 37 | 25.9% |
| As White | 28 | 8 | 2 | 18 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 30 | 7 | 4 | 19 | 23.3% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2022-2026): 240 rated games against 208 different opponents, across 42 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 113 | 42 | 27 | 44 | 37.2% | 1,651 | 1,609 | 8 |
| Rapid | 96 | 31 | 7 | 58 | 32.3% | 1,736 | 1,562 | 4 |
| Blitz | 26 | 10 | 2 | 14 | 38.5% | 1,658 | 1,571 | 3 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 89 | 23 | 14 | 52 | 25.8% |
| Against lower-rated | 28 | 13 | 5 | 10 | 46.4% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs FM.
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 25 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 80 | 22 | 20 | 38 | 1,775 | 1,688 |
| 2025 | 95 | 41 | 10 | 44 | 1,627 | 1,560 |
| 2024 | 49 | 16 | 7 | 26 | 1,581 | 1,472 |
| 2023 | 14 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 1,365 | 1,098 |
| 2022 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | – | – |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yvon van Neerven's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yvon van Neerven's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 19 | 67.9% | 23.7% |
| d4 | 8 | 28.6% | 43.8% |
| e4 | 1 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 68% of White games, 23.7% score
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Neerven usually continues g3 (35.7% score)
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Neerven usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Neerven usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 29% of White games, 43.8% score
- …d5 (63% of these games) — Neerven usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Neerven usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Neerven usually continues dxe5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 43.8% | 21.4% |
| c6 | 6 | 37.5% | 58.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 18.8% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 100.0% | 13.6% |
Yvon van Neerven's chess games
All 58 games by Yvon van Neerven in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2024 - Nov 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: 15 wins, 6 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 13 | 3/1/9 | 23.1% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A05 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E25 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Aram Swiatkowski | 1,907 | 112th ch-GBR Major Open | A07 |
| Mar 2026 | Shrishti Shiva | 1,729 | English Youth Championships 2026 | B46 |
| Oct 2026 | Sophie Mehta | 1,708 | English Chess Championships 2026 | Women | Classical | B20 |
| Oct 2026 | Parisa Patel | 1,630 | English Chess Championships 2026 | Women | Classical | B38 |
| Aug 2026 | Rohan Powell | 1,625 | 2026 British Chess Championships: Under 14 | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 UK Chess Challenge Terafinal Under 14 | 2026 | 11 | 1 | 1,615 |
| English Chess Championships 2026 | Women | Classical | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 1,825 |
| ch-BCF U12 Rapid | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1,408 |
| ch-BCF U12 blitz | 2024 | 8 | 3 | 1,509 |
| 2026 British Chess Championships: Under 14 | 2026 | 7 | 3 | 1,621 |
| British Rapidplay | 2025 | 6 | 0 | 1,387 |
| 112th ch-GBR Major Open | 2026 | 6 | 2 | 1,738 |
| English Youth Championships 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 1 | 2,129 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yvon van Neerven's chess games?
58 games by Yvon van Neerven, from Apr 2024 to Nov 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 Yvon van Neerven has played.
What does Yvon van Neerven play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Yvon van Neerven opens with 1.Nf3 (68% of games), 1.d4 (29% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yvon van Neerven answers 1...c5 (44% of games), 1...c6 (38% of games), 1...e6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Yvon van Neerven play as White?
As White, Yvon van Neerven's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (13 games, 23.1% win rate); London System (7 games, 42.9% win rate); King's Indian Attack (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yvon van Neerven play as Black?
As Black, Yvon van Neerven most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Yvon van Neerven's FIDE rating?
Yvon van Neerven is currently rated 1,696 in classical chess, 1,506 in rapid and 1,505 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,735 (May 2026).
How many games has Yvon van Neerven played?
Our database contains 58 games by Yvon van Neerven, covering Apr 2024 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 6 draws, 37 losses (25.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yvon van Neerven?
58 games by Yvon van Neerven 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.