Prepare against Rafael Goudriaan
NLD · World #7,076 classical · FIDE ID 1063162
Our database contains 144 games by Rafael Goudriaan, covering Aug 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Rafael Goudriaan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rafael Goudriaan 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 | 2,223 | 2,276 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,009 | 2,009 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,198 | 2,198 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 144 | 47 | 40 | 57 | 32.6% |
| As White | 67 | 24 | 20 | 23 | 35.8% |
| As Black | 77 | 23 | 20 | 34 | 29.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rafael Goudriaan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rafael Goudriaan's side.
First moves as White (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 43 | 64.2% | 54.7% |
| d4 | 15 | 22.4% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 11.9% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 64% of White games, 54.7% score
- …c5 (49% of these games) — Goudriaan usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Goudriaan usually continues Nf3 (35.0% score)
- …c6 (19% of these games) — Goudriaan usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 22% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d5 (53% of these games) — Goudriaan usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Goudriaan usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 19 | 43.2% | 44.7% |
| c5 | 13 | 29.5% | 38.5% |
| e5 | 7 | 15.9% | 42.9% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 42.1% | 43.8% |
| d5 | 7 | 36.8% | 35.7% |
| e6 | 4 | 21.1% | 25.0% |
Rafael Goudriaan's chess games
All 144 games by Rafael Goudriaan in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2018 - Aug 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: 47 wins, 40 draws, 57 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Sicilian | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D32 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C44 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Jeroen Bosch | 2,415 | TCh-NED Cup 2026 | D37 |
| Jul 2025 | Onno Elgersma | 2,388 | Science Park Open A | B00 |
| Nov 2025 | Misha Dorokhin | 2,364 | KNSB-competitie 2025/2026 - Ronde 3 | A27 |
| Aug 2023 | Merijn Van Delft | 2,360 | 25th Vlissingen HZ Open | B51 |
| Jul 2023 | Piet Peelen | 2,344 | Spakenburg FishPartners Open | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helmond Rapid Open | 2024 | 15 | 8 | 2,130 |
| Dutch Open | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,117 |
| 25th Hoogeveen Open | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,935 |
| ch-NED U14 Open | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 1,494 |
| 27th Hoogeveen Open | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,125 |
| Hoogeveen Open 26th | 2023 | 9 | 3 | 1,931 |
| Brasschaat Open | 2025 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,209 |
| 59th Groningen Open | 2023 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,152 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rafael Goudriaan's chess games?
144 games by Rafael Goudriaan, from Aug 2018 to Aug 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 Rafael Goudriaan has played.
What does Rafael Goudriaan play on the first move as White?
Across 67 games with White in our database, Rafael Goudriaan opens with 1.e4 (64% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rafael Goudriaan answers 1...c6 (43% of games), 1...c5 (30% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (42% of games), 1...d5 (37% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games).
What openings does Rafael Goudriaan play as White?
As White, Rafael Goudriaan's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 67 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rafael Goudriaan play as Black?
As Black, Rafael Goudriaan most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 77 games.
What is Rafael Goudriaan's FIDE rating?
Rafael Goudriaan is currently rated 2,223 in classical chess, 2,009 in rapid and 2,198 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,276 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Rafael Goudriaan played?
Our database contains 144 games by Rafael Goudriaan, covering Aug 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 47 wins, 40 draws, 57 losses (32.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rafael Goudriaan?
144 games by Rafael Goudriaan 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.