Prepare against Anton Van Rijn
CM · NLD · World #8,361 classical · FIDE ID 1002783
Our database contains 67 games by Anton Van Rijn, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Anton Van Rijn's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Anton Van Rijn 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 | 2,198 | 2,252 | Jul 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,193 | 2,223 | Mar 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,267 | 2,267 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 26 | 12 | 29 | 38.8% |
| As White | 35 | 15 | 10 | 10 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 32 | 11 | 2 | 19 | 34.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Anton Van Rijn's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Anton Van Rijn's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 34 | 97.1% | 58.8% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 58.8% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Rijn usually continues c4 (52.9% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Rijn usually continues c4 (63.6% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Rijn usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Rijn usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 22 | 100.0% | 34.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 66.7% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
Anton Van Rijn's chess games
All 67 games by Anton Van Rijn 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: 26 wins, 12 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E74 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 20 | 7/1/12 | 35.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D23 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Rat Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Bert F Enklaar | 2,400 | chT-NED 9596 | A70 |
| Jul 2003 | Wouter Dinjens | 2,355 | 8th Creon Open | B07 |
| Jan 1995 | Johan Goormachtigh | 2,305 | chT-NED 9596 | D27 |
| Jan 1994 | Jan Vosselman | 2,305 | chT-NED 9495 | A84 |
| Sep 2006 | Bonno Pel | 2,301 | chT-NED 0607 | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-NED 9596 | 1995 | 9 | 4 | 2,301 |
| Arnhem Euwe Stimulans-B | 2007 | 9 | 6 | 2,253 |
| Dieren Open | 1998 | 9 | 5 | 2,358 |
| chT-NED 9495 | 1994 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,221 |
| chT-NED 0607 | 2007 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,181 |
| Den Bosch Open | 1992 | 6 | 4 | 2,543 |
| 8th Creon Open | 2003 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,236 |
| chT-NED 9697 | 1996 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,661 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Anton Van Rijn's chess games?
67 games by Anton Van Rijn, 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 Anton Van Rijn has played.
What does Anton Van Rijn play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Anton Van Rijn opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Anton Van Rijn answers 1...d6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games).
What openings does Anton Van Rijn play as White?
As White, Anton Van Rijn's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Anton Van Rijn play as Black?
As Black, Anton Van Rijn most often plays: Pirc Defense (20 games, 35.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Anton Van Rijn's FIDE rating?
Anton Van Rijn is currently rated 2,198 in classical chess, 2,193 in rapid and 2,267 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,252 (Jul 2023).
How many games has Anton Van Rijn played?
Our database contains 67 games by Anton Van Rijn, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 12 draws, 29 losses (38.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Anton Van Rijn?
67 games by Anton Van Rijn 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.