Prepare against Kimball Rosseel
Belgium · World #50,438 classical · FIDE ID 233331
Our database contains 71 games by Kimball Rosseel, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kimball Rosseel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kimball Rosseel 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 | 1,891 | 1,907 | Jan 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,832 | 1,914 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,820 | 1,863 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 22 | 18 | 31 | 31.0% |
| As White | 36 | 14 | 6 | 16 | 38.9% |
| As Black | 35 | 8 | 12 | 15 | 22.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kimball Rosseel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kimball Rosseel's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 22 | 61.1% | 47.7% |
| e4 | 8 | 22.2% | 62.5% |
| b4 | 6 | 16.7% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 61% of White games, 47.7% score
- …d5 (45% of these games) — Rosseel usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Rosseel usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Rosseel usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 22% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Rosseel usually continues e5 (50.0% score)
- …b6 (13% of these games) — Rosseel usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Rosseel usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 14 | 87.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 7 | 53.8% | 28.6% |
| d5 | 4 | 30.8% | 12.5% |
| e5 | 2 | 15.4% | 75.0% |
Kimball Rosseel's chess games
All 71 games by Kimball Rosseel in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - 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: 22 wins, 18 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D04 | Colle System | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A80 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B25 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A41 | Rat Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2023 | Andrew Peraino | 1,957 | ch-NATO 33rd | C06 |
| Oct 2024 | Dominic Coulon | 1,813 | 34th NATO Chess | A41 |
| Sep 2014 | Edward I Chwieseni | 1,739 | 25th ch-NATO | D05 |
| Oct 2024 | Chas Chapman | 1,696 | 34th NATO Chess | D05 |
| Sep 2019 | Mario Tremblay | 1,652 | 30th ch-NATO | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27th ch-NATO | 2016 | 7 | 3 | 1,784 |
| ch-NATO 33rd | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 1,894 |
| 25th ch-NATO | 2014 | 7 | 3 | 1,875 |
| 30th ch-NATO | 2019 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,780 |
| 23rd ch-NATO | 2012 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,642 |
| ch-NATO 26th | 2015 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,835 |
| 32nd ch-NATO | 2022 | 7 | 4 | 2,019 |
| 24th ch-NATO | 2013 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,822 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kimball Rosseel's chess games?
71 games by Kimball Rosseel, from May 2012 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 Kimball Rosseel has played.
What does Kimball Rosseel play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Kimball Rosseel opens with 1.d4 (61% of games), 1.e4 (22% of games), 1.b4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kimball Rosseel answers 1...e6 (88% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (54% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games).
What openings does Kimball Rosseel play as White?
As White, Kimball Rosseel's most-played openings in our database are: Colle System (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Orangutan opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kimball Rosseel play as Black?
As Black, Kimball Rosseel most often plays: Rat Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); French: Classical Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Kimball Rosseel's FIDE rating?
Kimball Rosseel is currently rated 1,891 in classical chess, 1,832 in rapid and 1,820 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,907 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Kimball Rosseel played?
Our database contains 71 games by Kimball Rosseel, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 18 draws, 31 losses (31.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kimball Rosseel?
71 games by Kimball Rosseel 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.