Prepare against Frits Rietman
NLD · World #5,955 classical · FIDE ID 1012215
When preparing against Frits Rietman, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (79% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (64%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 25.9% over 27 games.
Our database contains 193 games by Frits Rietman, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Frits Rietman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Frits Rietman 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 | 2,248 | 2,268 | Mar 2020 |
| Rapid | 2,244 | 2,244 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 193 | 74 | 59 | 60 | 38.3% |
| As White | 104 | 43 | 32 | 29 | 41.3% |
| As Black | 89 | 31 | 27 | 31 | 34.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Frits Rietman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Frits Rietman's side.
First moves as White (104 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 102 | 98.1% | 56.4% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.0% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 56.4% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Rietman usually continues Nf3 (48.5% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Rietman usually continues Nf3 (64.6% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Rietman usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nc6 (100% of these games) — Rietman usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 42 | 79.2% | 47.6% |
| d5 | 10 | 18.9% | 55.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 64.3% | 66.7% |
| f5 | 8 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 7.1% | 25.0% |
Frits Rietman's chess games
All 193 games by Frits Rietman in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 74 wins, 59 draws, 60 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 27 | 7/7/13 | 25.9% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2012 | Thorsten Michael Haub | 2,469 | BL2-West 1213 | B06 |
| Mar 2010 | Joost Berkvens | 2,416 | chT-NED 0910 | B51 |
| Nov 2007 | Jeroen Willemze | 2,413 | chT-NED 0708 | B90 |
| Apr 2006 | Manuel Bosboom | 2,402 | chT-NED 0506 | B80 |
| Nov 2008 | Alexander Van Beek | 2,400 | chT-NED 0809 | B19 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hengelo U20 Open | 2005 | 18 | 10 | 2,064 |
| ch-NED U20 | 2006 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,324 |
| Groningen Harmonie Open A | 2003 | 10 | 5 | 2,301 |
| Groningen Atlantis A | 2010 | 9 | 3 | 2,229 |
| chT-NED 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,391 |
| ch-NED U14 | 2000 | 9 | 2.5 | – |
| 21st Avoine Open | 2006 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,266 |
| chT-NED 0910 | 2010 | 8 | 4 | 2,323 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Frits Rietman's chess games?
193 games by Frits Rietman, from Jul 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 Frits Rietman has played.
What does Frits Rietman play on the first move as White?
Across 104 games with White in our database, Frits Rietman opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Frits Rietman answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...f5 (29% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Frits Rietman play as White?
As White, Frits Rietman's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 104 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Frits Rietman play as Black?
As Black, Frits Rietman most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (27 games, 25.9% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 89 games.
What is Frits Rietman's FIDE rating?
Frits Rietman is currently rated 2,248 in classical chess, 2,244 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,268 (Mar 2020).
How many games has Frits Rietman played?
Our database contains 193 games by Frits Rietman, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 74 wins, 59 draws, 60 losses (38.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Frits Rietman?
193 games by Frits Rietman 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.