Prepare against Dirk D. Van Riemsdijk
Brazil · World #68,969 classical · FIDE ID 2100487
When preparing against Dirk D. Van Riemsdijk, expect 1.e4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (49%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Dutch Defense as Black, 23.5% over 17 games.
Our database contains 591 games by Dirk D. Van Riemsdijk, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Dirk D. Van Riemsdijk's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dirk D. Van Riemsdijk 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 | 1,825 | 2,233 | Oct 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,004 | 2,114 | May 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 591 | 272 | 113 | 206 | 46.0% |
| As White | 299 | 144 | 57 | 98 | 48.2% |
| As Black | 292 | 128 | 56 | 108 | 43.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dirk D. Van Riemsdijk's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dirk D. Van Riemsdijk's side.
First moves as White (299 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 227 | 75.9% | 63.2% |
| Nf3 | 46 | 15.4% | 43.5% |
| c4 | 17 | 5.7% | 41.2% |
| f4 | 5 | 1.7% | 20.0% |
| b4 | 2 | 0.7% | 25.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 63.2% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Riemsdijk usually continues Nf3 (55.4% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Riemsdijk usually continues Nc3 (76.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Riemsdijk usually continues d4 (74.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 15% of White games, 43.5% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Riemsdijk usually continues b3 (46.4% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Riemsdijk usually continues b3 (38.9% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Riemsdijk usually continues e4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (143 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 111 | 77.6% | 54.1% |
| c5 | 9 | 6.3% | 55.6% |
| e5 | 8 | 5.6% | 43.8% |
| e6 | 7 | 4.9% | 42.9% |
| d6 | 4 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 2.1% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 42 | 48.8% | 53.6% |
| d5 | 19 | 22.1% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 17 | 19.8% | 32.4% |
| e6 | 7 | 8.1% | 57.1% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Dirk D. Van Riemsdijk's chess games
All 591 games by Dirk D. Van Riemsdijk in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Oct 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: 272 wins, 113 draws, 206 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 53 | 24/11/18 | 45.3% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 26 | 19/4/3 | 73.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 26 | 10/7/9 | 38.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 23 | 17/1/5 | 73.9% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 15 | 5/3/7 | 33.3% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 15 | 11/1/3 | 73.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 9/0/2 | 81.8% |
| A30 | English Opening | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 28 | 15/2/11 | 53.6% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 25 | 11/5/9 | 44.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 17 | 4/3/10 | 23.5% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 16 | 8/1/7 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 15 | 8/4/3 | 53.3% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 13 | 5/2/6 | 38.5% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 12 | 5/4/3 | 41.7% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Luis Galego | 2,445 | ch-Paulista | B55 |
| Apr 2008 | Carlos Alejandro Martinez | 2,441 | Campinas IRT LCX 07th | B36 |
| Aug 1992 | Marino Alejandro Cid | 2,425 | Sao Paulo Latin America Cup | B12 |
| Jan 1998 | Everaldo Matsuura | 2,405 | ch-Paulista | C45 |
| Feb 2010 | Aron Antunes Correa | 2,380 | chT-Paulista | A34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BRA Amateur U2200 | 2022 | 26 | 13 | 1,946 |
| ch-BRA | 1989 | 21 | 9.5 | 2,306 |
| chT-Paulista | 2011 | 19 | 11.5 | 2,291 |
| 50th ch-BRA | 1983 | 17 | 8 | 2,303 |
| 1st Assis | 2010 | 13 | 8 | 2,188 |
| 51st ch-BRA | 1984 | 13 | 5 | 2,307 |
| Sao Paulo Open | 2010 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,164 |
| Mogi das Cruzes Open 09 | 2013 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,119 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dirk D. Van Riemsdijk's chess games?
591 games by Dirk D. Van Riemsdijk, from Apr 2003 to Oct 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 Dirk D. Van Riemsdijk has played.
What does Dirk D. Van Riemsdijk play on the first move as White?
Across 299 games with White in our database, Dirk D. Van Riemsdijk opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dirk D. Van Riemsdijk answers 1...c6 (78% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (49% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...f5 (20% of games).
What openings does Dirk D. Van Riemsdijk play as White?
As White, Dirk D. Van Riemsdijk's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (53 games, 45.3% win rate); Vienna Game (26 games, 73.1% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (26 games, 38.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 299 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dirk D. Van Riemsdijk play as Black?
As Black, Dirk D. Van Riemsdijk most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (28 games, 53.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (25 games, 44.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (17 games, 23.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 292 games.
What is Dirk D. Van Riemsdijk's FIDE rating?
Dirk D. Van Riemsdijk is currently rated 1,825 in classical chess, 2,004 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,233 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Dirk D. Van Riemsdijk played?
Our database contains 591 games by Dirk D. Van Riemsdijk, covering Apr 2003 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 272 wins, 113 draws, 206 losses (46.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dirk D. Van Riemsdijk?
591 games by Dirk D. Van Riemsdijk 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.