Prepare against Raymond De Rooij
NLD · World #6,729 classical · FIDE ID 1011049
Our database contains 64 games by Raymond De Rooij, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Raymond De Rooij's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Raymond De Rooij 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 | 2,230 | 2,241 | Jul 2006 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 64 | 16 | 17 | 31 | 25.0% |
| As White | 33 | 9 | 8 | 16 | 27.3% |
| As Black | 31 | 7 | 9 | 15 | 22.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Raymond De Rooij's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Raymond De Rooij's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 17 | 51.5% | 35.3% |
| e4 | 14 | 42.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 6.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 52% of White games, 35.3% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Rooij usually continues c4 (14.3% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Rooij usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Rooij usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 42% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Rooij usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (21% of these games) — Rooij usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Rooij usually continues d3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 50.0% | 22.2% |
| g6 | 6 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 3 | 37.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
Raymond De Rooij's chess games
All 64 games by Raymond De Rooij in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 16 wins, 17 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A20 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Cor Kamstra | 2,360 | chTB-NED 9495 | B06 |
| Jan 1996 | Joost Hoogendoorn | 2,335 | chT-NED 9697 | B10 |
| Feb 2016 | Jeffrey Van Vliet | 2,319 | 76th Leiden Noteboom Memorial | D11 |
| Jan 1995 | Paul Bierenbroodspot | 2,300 | chT-NED 9596 | A00 |
| Jan 1994 | Evert Jan Straat | 2,235 | chTB-NED 9495 | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-NED 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 1 | 2,051 |
| chT-NED 9697 | 1996 | 8 | 2 | 2,101 |
| chT-NED 9596 | 1995 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,350 |
| chTB-NED 9495 | 1994 | 8 | 4 | 2,297 |
| Den Bosch Open | 1992 | 6 | 4 | 2,520 |
| HMC Calder Cup A | 2003 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,208 |
| Bussum Open | 2004 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,399 |
| 28th Staufer Open A | 2016 | 4 | 1 | 2,156 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Raymond De Rooij's chess games?
64 games by Raymond De Rooij, from Oct 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 Raymond De Rooij has played.
What does Raymond De Rooij play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Raymond De Rooij opens with 1.d4 (52% of games), 1.e4 (42% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Raymond De Rooij answers 1...e6 (50% of games), 1...g6 (33% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (38% of games), 1...g6 (25% of games), 1...f5 (13% of games).
What openings does Raymond De Rooij play as White?
As White, Raymond De Rooij's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Raymond De Rooij play as Black?
As Black, Raymond De Rooij most often plays: Modern Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Raymond De Rooij's FIDE rating?
Raymond De Rooij is currently rated 2,230 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,241 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Raymond De Rooij played?
Our database contains 64 games by Raymond De Rooij, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 17 draws, 31 losses (25.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Raymond De Rooij?
64 games by Raymond De Rooij 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.