Prepare against Marius Van Riemsdijk
Brazil · World #84,268 classical · FIDE ID 2114356
When preparing against Marius Van Riemsdijk, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (89% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (56%).
Our database contains 157 games by Marius Van Riemsdijk, covering Jan 2006 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Marius Van Riemsdijk's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marius Van Riemsdijk 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 | 1,776 | 1,861 | Jan 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,792 | 1,833 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,746 | 1,770 | Dec 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 157 | 74 | 17 | 66 | 47.1% |
| As White | 79 | 50 | 5 | 24 | 63.3% |
| As Black | 78 | 24 | 12 | 42 | 30.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marius Van Riemsdijk's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marius Van Riemsdijk's side.
First moves as White (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 75 | 94.9% | 68.7% |
| d4 | 3 | 3.8% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 68.7% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Riemsdijk usually continues Nf3 (65.2% score)
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Riemsdijk usually continues Nf3 (84.8% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Riemsdijk usually continues d4 (61.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Riemsdijk usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (33% of these games) — Riemsdijk usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 32 | 88.9% | 46.9% |
| e6 | 3 | 8.3% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 56.3% | 36.1% |
| c5 | 7 | 21.9% | 21.4% |
| d5 | 6 | 18.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
Marius Van Riemsdijk's chess games
All 157 games by Marius Van Riemsdijk in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2006 - Oct 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: 74 wins, 17 draws, 66 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 11 | 8/1/2 | 72.7% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C44 | Italian Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 4/1/8 | 30.8% |
| C24 | Italian Game | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D32 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2009 | Davy D'Israel | 2,240 | 6th American Continental | B33 |
| Aug 2016 | Eduardo Blank Goncalves | 2,127 | Sao Paulo Semanal do Clube 2nd | B95 |
| Jul 2015 | Flavio Mario Chiaretti | 2,061 | Sao Paulo Esporte CC-A fin | E61 |
| Apr 2009 | Ricardo Guelerman P. Ramos | 1,960 | Barueri III IRT ATC | C03 |
| Apr 2009 | Igor Dos Santos Silva | 1,951 | Barueri III IRT ATC | D92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sao Paulo Karman Cup | 2019 | 12 | 5.5 | 1,407 |
| Sao Paulo ECP A | 2016 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,704 |
| ch-Primeira ECP | 2018 | 11 | 9.5 | 1,861 |
| ch-Pinheiros CC | 2019 | 10 | 7 | 1,720 |
| Sao Paulo Politechnic School 3rd | 2013 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,743 |
| 6th American Continental | 2009 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,849 |
| ch-BRA Amateur | 2013 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,714 |
| Sao Paulo Esporte CC-A | 2015 | 6 | 5 | 2,239 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marius Van Riemsdijk's chess games?
157 games by Marius Van Riemsdijk, from Jan 2006 to Oct 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 Marius Van Riemsdijk has played.
What does Marius Van Riemsdijk play on the first move as White?
Across 79 games with White in our database, Marius Van Riemsdijk opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marius Van Riemsdijk answers 1...e5 (89% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games).
What openings does Marius Van Riemsdijk play as White?
As White, Marius Van Riemsdijk's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (11 games, 72.7% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 79 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marius Van Riemsdijk play as Black?
As Black, Marius Van Riemsdijk most often plays: Benoni Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Italian Game (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 78 games.
What is Marius Van Riemsdijk's FIDE rating?
Marius Van Riemsdijk is currently rated 1,776 in classical chess, 1,792 in rapid and 1,746 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,861 (Jan 2010).
How many games has Marius Van Riemsdijk played?
Our database contains 157 games by Marius Van Riemsdijk, covering Jan 2006 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 74 wins, 17 draws, 66 losses (47.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marius Van Riemsdijk?
157 games by Marius Van Riemsdijk 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.