Prepare against Rene Duchene
NLD · World #23,379 classical · FIDE ID 1006304
Our database contains 146 games by Rene Duchene, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Rene Duchene's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rene Duchene 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 | 2,030 | 2,241 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,038 | 2,083 | Mar 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 146 | 56 | 32 | 58 | 38.4% |
| As White | 73 | 29 | 16 | 28 | 39.7% |
| As Black | 73 | 27 | 16 | 30 | 37.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rene Duchene's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rene Duchene's side.
First moves as White (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 44 | 60.3% | 54.5% |
| d4 | 18 | 24.7% | 44.4% |
| c4 | 7 | 9.6% | 35.7% |
| g3 | 3 | 4.1% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 60% of White games, 54.5% score
- …Nf6 (34% of these games) — Duchene usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Duchene usually continues d4 (57.1% score)
- …g6 (18% of these games) — Duchene usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 25% of White games, 44.4% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Duchene usually continues c4 (35.7% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Duchene usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Duchene usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 27 | 67.5% | 63.0% |
| c5 | 12 | 30.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 66.7% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 4 | 22.2% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
Rene Duchene's chess games
All 146 games by Rene Duchene in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 56 wins, 32 draws, 58 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | Modern Defense | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C02 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2007 | Linus Olsson | 2,377 | 29th Politiken Cup | D02 |
| Jan 1998 | Marc Jonker | 2,285 | Dieren Open | B53 |
| Oct 2024 | Mees Van Batenburg | 2,247 | 27th Hoogeveen Open | A13 |
| Jan 1998 | Anton Van Rijn | 2,245 | Dieren Open | E92 |
| Aug 2005 | Bart Gijswijt | 2,234 | Haarlem BDO-B | E93 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haarlem BDO-B | 2008 | 18 | 6.5 | 2,084 |
| 29th Politiken Cup | 2007 | 10 | 6 | 2,409 |
| 23rd Vlissingen HZ Open | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 2,097 |
| 24th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2022 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,204 |
| 15th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2011 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,164 |
| ch-NED Open 11 | 1980 | 9 | 6 | 2,543 |
| Dieren Open | 1998 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,299 |
| 13th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 2,155 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rene Duchene's chess games?
146 games by Rene Duchene, from Apr 2003 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 Rene Duchene has played.
What does Rene Duchene play on the first move as White?
Across 73 games with White in our database, Rene Duchene opens with 1.Nf3 (60% of games), 1.d4 (25% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rene Duchene answers 1...e6 (68% of games), 1...c5 (30% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games).
What openings does Rene Duchene play as White?
As White, Rene Duchene's most-played openings in our database are: Modern Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Catalan (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Dutch Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 73 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rene Duchene play as Black?
As Black, Rene Duchene most often plays: French: Classical Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 73 games.
What is Rene Duchene's FIDE rating?
Rene Duchene is currently rated 2,030 in classical chess, 2,038 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,241 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Rene Duchene played?
Our database contains 146 games by Rene Duchene, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 56 wins, 32 draws, 58 losses (38.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rene Duchene?
146 games by Rene Duchene 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.