Prepare against Joost Van Rosmalen
NLD · World #13,976 classical · FIDE ID 1012835
Our database contains 116 games by Joost Van Rosmalen, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Joost Van Rosmalen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joost Van Rosmalen 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 | 2,116 | 2,221 | Jan 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 116 | 37 | 31 | 48 | 31.9% |
| As White | 61 | 20 | 19 | 22 | 32.8% |
| As Black | 55 | 17 | 12 | 26 | 30.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joost Van Rosmalen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joost Van Rosmalen's side.
First moves as White (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 61 | 100.0% | 48.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 48.4% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Rosmalen usually continues Nf3 (34.6% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Rosmalen usually continues Nf3 (67.9% score)
- …d5 (8% of these games) — Rosmalen usually continues exd5 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 26 | 66.7% | 46.2% |
| e5 | 13 | 33.3% | 26.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 66.7% | 62.5% |
| c6 | 2 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
Joost Van Rosmalen's chess games
All 116 games by Joost Van Rosmalen in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 37 wins, 31 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 14 | 3/6/5 | 21.4% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B14 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C66 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 11 | 6/4/1 | 54.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C47 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A06 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2009 | Marc Overeem | 2,303 | Dieren Open | A06 |
| Aug 2005 | Floris Van Assendelft | 2,248 | Dieren Open | B19 |
| Aug 2004 | Richard Vedder | 2,238 | Dieren Open | C43 |
| Aug 2004 | David Van Kerkhof | 2,173 | Dieren Open | B19 |
| Jul 2003 | Loek Mostertman | 2,104 | Dieren Open | D35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dieren Open | 2009 | 33 | 14.5 | 2,163 |
| Hengelo U20 Open | 2002 | 18 | 11 | 2,234 |
| Hengelo U16 Open | 1998 | 18 | 8 | – |
| Hengelo U14 Open | 1996 | 9 | 3.5 | – |
| ch-NED U20 Open | 2000 | 9 | 4 | – |
| NED U20 Open | 1999 | 9 | 4 | – |
| Groningen Harmonie Open A | 2005 | 7 | 4 | 2,316 |
| ch-NED U18 | 1995 | 4 | 1 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joost Van Rosmalen's chess games?
116 games by Joost Van Rosmalen, from Oct 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 Joost Van Rosmalen has played.
What does Joost Van Rosmalen play on the first move as White?
Across 61 games with White in our database, Joost Van Rosmalen opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joost Van Rosmalen answers 1...c6 (67% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...c6 (33% of games).
What openings does Joost Van Rosmalen play as White?
As White, Joost Van Rosmalen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Scotch Game (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 61 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joost Van Rosmalen play as Black?
As Black, Joost Van Rosmalen most often plays: Caro-Kann: Classical (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Caro-Kann (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 55 games.
What is Joost Van Rosmalen's FIDE rating?
Joost Van Rosmalen is currently rated 2,116 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,221 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Joost Van Rosmalen played?
Our database contains 116 games by Joost Van Rosmalen, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 31 draws, 48 losses (31.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joost Van Rosmalen?
116 games by Joost Van Rosmalen 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.