Prepare against Leo Rietveld
NLD · World #33,913 classical · FIDE ID 1005626
Our database contains 113 games by Leo Rietveld, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Leo Rietveld's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Leo Rietveld 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 | 1,964 | 2,062 | Jul 2011 |
| Blitz | 1,993 | 1,993 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 113 | 32 | 35 | 46 | 28.3% |
| As White | 56 | 18 | 16 | 22 | 32.1% |
| As Black | 57 | 14 | 19 | 24 | 24.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Leo Rietveld's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Leo Rietveld's side.
First moves as White (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 47 | 83.9% | 43.6% |
| e4 | 8 | 14.3% | 56.3% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 84% of White games, 43.6% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Rietveld usually continues Nc3 (39.3% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Rietveld usually continues e4 (60.0% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Rietveld usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 14% of White games, 56.3% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Rietveld usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Rietveld usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Rietveld usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 30 | 100.0% | 48.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 47.6% | 55.0% |
| d5 | 8 | 38.1% | 12.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 9.5% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
Leo Rietveld's chess games
All 113 games by Leo Rietveld in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 32 wins, 35 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 15 | 5/4/6 | 33.3% |
| B09 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Hübsch Gambit | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Reversed Chigorin | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A82 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 18 | 5/9/4 | 27.8% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C14 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2004 | Aleksander Rudik | 2,330 | 4th Canarias en Red prel | B00 |
| May 2008 | Tom Bus | 2,252 | Maastricht Limburg Open | A46 |
| Jan 1995 | Gebhard Eiler | 2,115 | Goetzis Open | B09 |
| Jun 2011 | Nick Beijerinck | 2,060 | 5th Maastricht Limburg Open A | B01 |
| Jan 1996 | Ticia Gara | 2,060 | Balatonalmadi Open A | D01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th Canarias en Red prel | 2004 | 11 | 4 | 2,052 |
| Balatonalmadi Open A | 1996 | 9 | 4 | 2,104 |
| Goetzis Open | 1995 | 9 | 5 | 2,211 |
| 9th Maastricht Limburg Open B | 2015 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,884 |
| Maastricht Limburg Open | 2008 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,219 |
| 5th Maastricht Limburg Open A | 2011 | 7 | 3 | 2,106 |
| 7th Maastricht Limburg Open A | 2013 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,910 |
| 8th Maastricht Limburg Open B | 2014 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,938 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Leo Rietveld's chess games?
113 games by Leo Rietveld, from Apr 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 Leo Rietveld has played.
What does Leo Rietveld play on the first move as White?
Across 56 games with White in our database, Leo Rietveld opens with 1.d4 (84% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games), 1.Nc3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Leo Rietveld answers 1...d5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (48% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games).
What openings does Leo Rietveld play as White?
As White, Leo Rietveld's most-played openings in our database are: Blackmar-Diemer Gambit (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (8 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 56 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Leo Rietveld play as Black?
As Black, Leo Rietveld most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (18 games, 27.8% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 57 games.
What is Leo Rietveld's FIDE rating?
Leo Rietveld is currently rated 1,964 in classical chess and 1,993 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,062 (Jul 2011).
How many games has Leo Rietveld played?
Our database contains 113 games by Leo Rietveld, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 35 draws, 46 losses (28.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Leo Rietveld?
113 games by Leo Rietveld 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.