Prepare against Fred Van Randen
NLD · World #55,507 classical · FIDE ID 10700307
Our database contains 47 games by Fred Van Randen, covering Mar 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Fred Van Randen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Fred Van Randen 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 | 1,872 | 1,998 | Mar 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 11 | 22 | 14 | 23.4% |
| As White | 24 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 23 | 5 | 12 | 6 | 21.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Fred Van Randen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Fred Van Randen's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 91.7% | 47.7% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 8.3% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 47.7% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Randen usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Randen usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (9% of these games) — Randen usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 8% of White games, 25.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Randen usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Randen usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 85.7% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 14.3% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 57.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 42.9% | 33.3% |
Fred Van Randen's chess games
All 47 games by Fred Van Randen in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2011 - 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: 11 wins, 22 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C31 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C73 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2005 | Kevin J Thurlow | 2,124 | 31st Guernsey Open | B47 |
| Oct 2005 | Paul E Barnard | 2,066 | 31st Guernsey Open | A00 |
| Oct 2010 | John Gibson | 1,873 | Guernsey Open | C15 |
| Jul 2015 | Roman Bojanowski | 1,829 | 09th Leiden LCT Open B | C63 |
| Oct 2015 | Cornelius Ippel | 1,807 | 41st Guernsey Open | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Leiden SB | 2011 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,776 |
| Guernsey Open | 2010 | 7 | 3 | 1,896 |
| 12th Leiden Open B | 2018 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,799 |
| 41st Guernsey Open | 2015 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,844 |
| 31st Guernsey Open | 2005 | 7 | 4 | 2,206 |
| 09th Leiden LCT Open B | 2015 | 6 | 3 | 1,849 |
| East Devon Open | 2009 | 4 | 1 | 1,568 |
| 10th Leiden Open A | 2016 | 2 | 1.5 | 1,984 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Fred Van Randen's chess games?
47 games by Fred Van Randen, from Mar 2011 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 Fred Van Randen has played.
What does Fred Van Randen play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Fred Van Randen opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.Nc3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Fred Van Randen answers 1...e5 (86% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (43% of games).
What openings does Fred Van Randen play as White?
As White, Fred Van Randen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Fred Van Randen play as Black?
As Black, Fred Van Randen most often plays: Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Gambit (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Fred Van Randen's FIDE rating?
Fred Van Randen is currently rated 1,872 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,998 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Fred Van Randen played?
Our database contains 47 games by Fred Van Randen, covering Mar 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 22 draws, 14 losses (23.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Fred Van Randen?
47 games by Fred Van Randen 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.