Prepare against Marcel Roofthoofd
FM · Belgium · World #8,352 classical · FIDE ID 200174
Our database contains 171 games by Marcel Roofthoofd, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marcel Roofthoofd's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marcel Roofthoofd 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 | 2,198 | 2,262 | Jan 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,120 | 2,229 | Sep 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,082 | 2,186 | Mar 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 171 | 44 | 75 | 52 | 25.7% |
| As White | 95 | 29 | 42 | 24 | 30.5% |
| As Black | 76 | 15 | 33 | 28 | 19.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marcel Roofthoofd's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marcel Roofthoofd's side.
First moves as White (95 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 95 | 100.0% | 52.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 52.6% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Roofthoofd usually continues Nf3 (51.2% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Roofthoofd usually continues Nf3 (61.8% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Roofthoofd usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 26 | 63.4% | 28.8% |
| c5 | 9 | 22.0% | 61.1% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 9.8% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 60.0% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 20.0% | 30.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 12.0% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 8.0% | 0.0% |
Marcel Roofthoofd's chess games
All 171 games by Marcel Roofthoofd 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: 44 wins, 75 draws, 52 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A31 | Sicilian | 18 | 7/9/2 | 38.9% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 3/6/3 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1992 | Harry Pohla | 2,370 | Geraardsbergen Open | D70 |
| Jan 1994 | Stan Van Gisbergen | 2,365 | chT-BEL 9394 | C44 |
| Jan 1976 | Valentin Stoica | 2,315 | chT-EU 06th Group2 | B93 |
| Mar 2009 | Jan Bogaerts | 2,292 | chT-BEL 0809 | C00 |
| Dec 2003 | Rob Michiels | 2,248 | chT-BEL 0304 | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BEL | 1975 | 11 | 5.5 | – |
| World U20 ch11 Final C | 1971 | 11 | 7 | – |
| chT-BEL 0809 | 2009 | 10 | 4 | 2,119 |
| Niemeyer U21-08 Final C | 1970 | 9 | 4 | – |
| chT-BEL 9798 | 1998 | 9 | 4 | 2,233 |
| 15th chT-EU Seniors | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 2,270 |
| chT-BEL 0405 | 2005 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,208 |
| Antwerp Open | 1996 | 8 | 1.5 | 2,216 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marcel Roofthoofd's chess games?
171 games by Marcel Roofthoofd, 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 Marcel Roofthoofd has played.
What does Marcel Roofthoofd play on the first move as White?
Across 95 games with White in our database, Marcel Roofthoofd opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marcel Roofthoofd answers 1...e6 (63% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games), 1...Nf6 (12% of games).
What openings does Marcel Roofthoofd play as White?
As White, Marcel Roofthoofd's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (18 games, 38.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (12 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 95 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marcel Roofthoofd play as Black?
As Black, Marcel Roofthoofd most often plays: Slav Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 76 games.
What is Marcel Roofthoofd's FIDE rating?
Marcel Roofthoofd is currently rated 2,198 in classical chess, 2,120 in rapid and 2,082 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,262 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Marcel Roofthoofd played?
Our database contains 171 games by Marcel Roofthoofd, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 75 draws, 52 losses (25.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marcel Roofthoofd?
171 games by Marcel Roofthoofd 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.