Prepare against Li Riemersma
IM · NLD · World #1,443 classical · FIDE ID 1000250
When preparing against Li Riemersma, expect 1.d4 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (46% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 239 games by Li Riemersma, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Li Riemersma's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Li Riemersma 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 | 2,415 | 2,460 | Oct 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 239 | 114 | 77 | 48 | 47.7% |
| As White | 120 | 60 | 38 | 22 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 119 | 54 | 39 | 26 | 45.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Li Riemersma's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Li Riemersma's side.
First moves as White (120 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 81 | 67.5% | 69.1% |
| c4 | 34 | 28.3% | 60.3% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 68% of White games, 69.1% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Riemersma usually continues c4 (74.3% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Riemersma usually continues c4 (69.0% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Riemersma usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 28% of White games, 60.3% score
- …Nf6 (26% of these games) — Riemersma usually continues Nc3 (70.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Riemersma usually continues Nc3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Riemersma usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 30 | 46.2% | 68.3% |
| e5 | 18 | 27.7% | 69.4% |
| c6 | 17 | 26.2% | 58.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 50.0% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 14 | 43.8% | 32.1% |
| f5 | 2 | 6.3% | 75.0% |
Li Riemersma's chess games
All 239 games by Li Riemersma in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 114 wins, 77 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D17 | Slav Defense | 14 | 7/6/1 | 50.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 11 | 6/5/0 | 54.5% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 5/3/0 | 62.5% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A16 | English Opening | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D17 | Slav Defense | 14 | 4/3/7 | 28.6% |
| B66 | Sicilian | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2013 | Dimitri Reinderman | 2,599 | 5th Amsterdam Batavia Grolsch | D17 |
| Oct 2012 | Robin Van Kampen | 2,570 | 16th Hoogeveen Unive Open | E20 |
| Feb 2015 | Bart Michiels | 2,546 | chT-NED 1415 | D11 |
| Oct 2018 | Twan Burg | 2,517 | 34th EU-Cup | A29 |
| Sep 2013 | Ilja Zaragatski | 2,505 | chT-NED 1314 | A59 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam Science Park Open A | 2023 | 43 | 31.5 | 2,454 |
| Hoogeveen Unive Open | 2009 | 9 | 6 | 2,412 |
| 16th Hoogeveen Unive Open | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,475 |
| Amsterdam Euwe Challenge | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 2,369 |
| 1st Amsterdam Science Park Open A | 2011 | 9 | 6 | 2,446 |
| 5th Amsterdam Batavia Grolsch | 2013 | 9 | 3 | 2,350 |
| Haarlem Masters | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,417 |
| 3rd Amsterdam Science Park Open A | 2013 | 9 | 6 | 2,408 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Li Riemersma's chess games?
239 games by Li Riemersma, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Li Riemersma has played.
What does Li Riemersma play on the first move as White?
Across 120 games with White in our database, Li Riemersma opens with 1.d4 (68% of games), 1.c4 (28% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Li Riemersma answers 1...c5 (46% of games), 1...e5 (28% of games), 1...c6 (26% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (44% of games), 1...f5 (6% of games).
What openings does Li Riemersma play as White?
As White, Li Riemersma's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Catalan (11 games, 54.5% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (10 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 120 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Li Riemersma play as Black?
As Black, Li Riemersma most often plays: Slav Defense (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 119 games.
What is Li Riemersma's FIDE rating?
Li Riemersma is currently rated 2,415 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,460 (Oct 2018).
How many games has Li Riemersma played?
Our database contains 239 games by Li Riemersma, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 114 wins, 77 draws, 48 losses (47.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Li Riemersma?
239 games by Li Riemersma 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.