Prepare against Abel Romkes
NLD · World #12,312 classical · FIDE ID 1047167
Our database contains 44 games by Abel Romkes, covering Sep 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Abel Romkes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Abel Romkes 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 | 2,137 | 2,137 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 17 | 11 | 17 | 37.8% |
| As White | 23 | 10 | 6 | 7 | 43.5% |
| As Black | 22 | 7 | 5 | 10 | 31.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Abel Romkes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Abel Romkes's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 78.3% | 61.1% |
| e4 | 4 | 17.4% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 78% of White games, 61.1% score
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Romkes usually continues c4 (71.4% score)
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Romkes usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Romkes usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 17% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Romkes usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Romkes usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Romkes usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 60.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 40.0% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 60.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
Abel Romkes's chess games
All 44 games by Abel Romkes in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2013 - 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: 17 wins, 11 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E39 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E05 | Catalan | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C43 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E54 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | Alje Hovenga | 2,170 | KNSB Competitie 2024/2025 - Ronde 6 | D35 |
| Jul 2018 | Peter Mijnheer | 2,106 | Amsterdam Science Park Open A | C68 |
| Sep 2023 | Sven Pronk | 2,074 | Hoorn Romero Open | D08 |
| Dec 2025 | Coen Stoop | 2,037 | KNSB 2025-2026 - Ronde 5 | C43 |
| Mar 2024 | Maarten Etmans | 1,999 | KNSB Competitie 2023/2024 - Ronde 7 | C77 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoorn Romero Open | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,105 |
| Amsterdam Science Park Open A | 2024 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,071 |
| 23rd Goch Open | 2012 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,814 |
| 26th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2024 | 5 | 2 | 2,058 |
| Leuven Open 25th | 2013 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,027 |
| Oscar Romero Open Hoorns Kampioenschap 2024 | 2024 | 2 | 2 | 2,253 |
| 27th HZ Open | 2025 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,182 |
| KNSB-competitie 2025/2026 - Ronde 7 | 2026 | 1 | 1 | 2,388 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Abel Romkes's chess games?
44 games by Abel Romkes, from Sep 2013 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 Abel Romkes has played.
What does Abel Romkes play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Abel Romkes opens with 1.d4 (78% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Abel Romkes answers 1...e5 (60% of games), 1...c6 (40% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games).
What openings does Abel Romkes play as White?
As White, Abel Romkes's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Abel Romkes play as Black?
As Black, Abel Romkes most often plays: Catalan (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Abel Romkes's FIDE rating?
Abel Romkes is currently rated 2,137 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,137 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Abel Romkes played?
Our database contains 44 games by Abel Romkes, covering Sep 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 11 draws, 17 losses (37.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Abel Romkes?
44 games by Abel Romkes 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.