Prepare against Alexandre Van Rompu
France · World #21,167 classical · FIDE ID 650170
Our database contains 44 games by Alexandre Van Rompu, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alexandre Van Rompu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alexandre Van Rompu 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 | 2,047 | 2,130 | Jan 2009 |
| Blitz | 2,035 | 2,035 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 14 | 8 | 22 | 31.8% |
| As White | 20 | 9 | 2 | 9 | 45.0% |
| As Black | 24 | 5 | 6 | 13 | 20.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alexandre Van Rompu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alexandre Van Rompu's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Rompu usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …e6 (30% of these games) — Rompu usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Rompu usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 88.2% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
Alexandre Van Rompu's chess games
All 44 games by Alexandre Van Rompu in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 14 wins, 8 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C40 | Latvian Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B42 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2008 | Davoud Pira | 2,406 | chT2-FRA Nord 0708 | D13 |
| Apr 2007 | Samy Desbonnes | 2,284 | chT2-FRA North 0607 | B32 |
| Mar 2007 | Herve Lefebvre | 2,226 | chT2-FRA North 0607 | C06 |
| Apr 2004 | Mickael Jeanne | 2,162 | ch-France U20 | C06 |
| Nov 2007 | Vincent Goasdoue | 2,146 | chT2-FRA Nord 0708 | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-FRA North 0809 | 2009 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,097 |
| chT2-FRA North 0607 | 2007 | 7 | 6 | 2,320 |
| chT2-FRA Nord 0708 | 2008 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,162 |
| chT2-FRA 0304 | 2004 | 5 | 2 | 2,011 |
| 21st Bethune Open | 2000 | 4 | 2 | 2,168 |
| ch-France U20 | 2004 | 4 | 1 | 2,013 |
| Bethune Open | 1999 | 3 | 0 | 1,762 |
| 16th Le Touquet Open | 2001 | 2 | 1 | 1,892 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alexandre Van Rompu's chess games?
44 games by Alexandre Van Rompu, from Jul 2004 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 Alexandre Van Rompu has played.
What does Alexandre Van Rompu play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Alexandre Van Rompu opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alexandre Van Rompu answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Alexandre Van Rompu play as White?
As White, Alexandre Van Rompu's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alexandre Van Rompu play as Black?
As Black, Alexandre Van Rompu most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Alexandre Van Rompu's FIDE rating?
Alexandre Van Rompu is currently rated 2,047 in classical chess and 2,035 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,130 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Alexandre Van Rompu played?
Our database contains 44 games by Alexandre Van Rompu, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 8 draws, 22 losses (31.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alexandre Van Rompu?
44 games by Alexandre Van Rompu 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.