Friso Nijboer vs Mark Van der Werf
GM Friso Nijboer (2441) · IM Mark Van der Werf (2376)
Friso Nijboer and Mark Van der Werf have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1989 and the most recent in Apr 2023. Nijboer leads 7 wins to 2, with 2 draws (82% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Pirc Defense (2 games). The average game between them lasted 52 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Nijboer | Draws | Werf |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nijboer with White | 6 | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Werf with White | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Nijboer | Draws | Werf |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Nijboer | Draws | Werf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B80 | Sicilian | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| E62 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2023 | Mark Van der Werf | Friso Nijboer | 0-1 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | chT-NED 2223 |
| Nov 2018 | Friso Nijboer | Mark Van der Werf | 1-0 | Pirc Defense | chT-NED 1819 |
| Nov 2008 | Mark Van der Werf | Friso Nijboer | 1/2-1/2 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | chT-NED 0809 |
| Jan 2008 | Friso Nijboer | Mark Van der Werf | 0-1 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | Corus C |
| Jul 2003 | Friso Nijboer | Mark Van der Werf | 1-0 | Sicilian: Taimanov | Dieren Open |
| Jun 2001 | Mark Van der Werf | Friso Nijboer | 0-1 | Grünfeld Defense | ch-NED56 |
| Aug 2000 | Friso Nijboer | Mark Van der Werf | 1-0 | Sicilian | Lost Boys Open |
| Jan 1995 | Friso Nijboer | Mark Van der Werf | 1/2-1/2 | Caro-Kann: Classical | Hoogovens Open |
| Jun 1994 | Mark Van der Werf | Friso Nijboer | 0-1 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | ch-NED 49 |
| Jan 1993 | Friso Nijboer | Mark Van der Werf | 0-1 | Alekhine Defense | chT-NED |
| Jan 1989 | Mark Van der Werf | Friso Nijboer | 0-1 | Pirc Defense | Groningen Open |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Friso Nijboer and Mark Van der Werf?
In 11 recorded games, Friso Nijboer has 7 wins, Mark Van der Werf has 2 wins, and they have drawn 2 times.
How many times have Friso Nijboer and Mark Van der Werf played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Jan 1989 to Apr 2023.
What openings do Friso Nijboer and Mark Van der Werf play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Pirc Defense (2 games), followed by the Caro-Kann: Classical (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.