Prepare against Albert Riemens
NLD · World #22,950 classical · FIDE ID 1003941
Our database contains 178 games by Albert Riemens, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Albert Riemens's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Albert Riemens 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 | 2,033 | 2,234 | Apr 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 178 | 24 | 89 | 65 | 13.5% |
| As White | 88 | 16 | 47 | 25 | 18.2% |
| As Black | 90 | 8 | 42 | 40 | 8.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Albert Riemens's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Albert Riemens's side.
First moves as White (88 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 88 | 100.0% | 44.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 44.9% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Riemens usually continues c3 (45.8% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Riemens usually continues Nf3 (44.1% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Riemens usually continues d4 (53.1% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 39 | 90.7% | 29.5% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.7% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 4.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 86.7% | 36.5% |
| f5 | 2 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
Albert Riemens's chess games
All 178 games by Albert Riemens 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: 24 wins, 89 draws, 65 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 24 | 6/10/8 | 25.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 12 | 2/7/3 | 16.7% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C26 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian | 26 | 2/10/14 | 7.7% |
| A77 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A31 | English Opening | 8 | 0/3/5 | 0.0% |
| E10 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/6/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2001 | Andy Marechal | 2,371 | Lost Boys Open | B06 |
| Aug 2001 | Merijn Van Delft | 2,336 | Lost Boys Open | B66 |
| Aug 2001 | Frank Wuts | 2,315 | Lost Boys Open | A70 |
| Jul 2002 | Joseph Ryan | 2,289 | Lost Boys Open | B67 |
| Jan 1998 | Johan Goormachtigh | 2,285 | chT-BEL 9798 | A67 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lost Boys Open | 2002 | 18 | 8 | 2,295 |
| Vlissingen Open | 1996 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,433 |
| chT-BEL 0001 | 2001 | 13 | 3.5 | 2,010 |
| chT-BEL 9798 | 1998 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,264 |
| chT-BEL 9697 | 1997 | 10 | 5 | 2,235 |
| chT-BEL 9899 | 1999 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,179 |
| 8th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2004 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,146 |
| 2nd Amsterdam ACT Open | 2005 | 9 | 3 | 2,128 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Albert Riemens's chess games?
178 games by Albert Riemens, 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 Albert Riemens has played.
What does Albert Riemens play on the first move as White?
Across 88 games with White in our database, Albert Riemens opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Albert Riemens answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games), 1...Nc6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...f5 (7% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Albert Riemens play as White?
As White, Albert Riemens's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (24 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 16.7% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 88 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Albert Riemens play as Black?
As Black, Albert Riemens most often plays: Sicilian (26 games, 7.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 90 games.
What is Albert Riemens's FIDE rating?
Albert Riemens is currently rated 2,033 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,234 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Albert Riemens played?
Our database contains 178 games by Albert Riemens, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 89 draws, 65 losses (13.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Albert Riemens?
178 games by Albert Riemens 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.