Prepare against Rene Snoeck
NLD · World #36,361 classical · FIDE ID 1016644
Our database contains 81 games by Rene Snoeck, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rene Snoeck's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rene Snoeck 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 | 1,952 | 1,989 | Oct 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,956 | 1,956 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,038 | 2,038 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 27 | 29 | 25 | 33.3% |
| As White | 41 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 31.7% |
| As Black | 40 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 35.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rene Snoeck's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rene Snoeck's side.
First moves as White (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 36 | 87.8% | 50.0% |
| a3 | 4 | 9.8% | 37.5% |
| g3 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Snoeck usually continues c4 (39.3% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Snoeck usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (3% of these games) — Snoeck usually continues c3 (0.0% score)
- 1.a3 — 10% of White games, 37.5% score
- …e5 (75% of these games) — Snoeck usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Snoeck usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 21 | 100.0% | 57.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 75.0% | 45.8% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 12.5% | 25.0% |
Rene Snoeck's chess games
All 81 games by Rene Snoeck in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 27 wins, 29 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A22 | Anderssen's opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D52 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2007 | Cesar Konig | 2,116 | Maastricht Limburg Open | D36 |
| Jan 2004 | Hans Ten Berge | 2,109 | Weijers OHK Open | A43 |
| May 2007 | Lars Erik Pedersen | 2,053 | Maastricht Limburg Open | D20 |
| May 2007 | Gernot Klein | 1,988 | Maastricht Limburg Open | B15 |
| Jun 2014 | Dirk Goes | 1,946 | 8th Maastricht Limburg Open B | C14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-LiSB B | 2003 | 20 | 10 | 1,797 |
| Maastricht Limburg Open | 2008 | 14 | 6 | 2,025 |
| 4th Maastricht Limburg Open B | 2010 | 7 | 3 | 1,759 |
| Limburg Open U18 | 2000 | 7 | 3 | 2,250 |
| 8th Maastricht Limburg Open B | 2014 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,011 |
| ch-LiSB | 2001 | 7 | 3 | 2,215 |
| Weijers OHK Open | 2004 | 6 | 5.5 | 2,442 |
| Apeldoorn Aventus Open | 2001 | 5 | 2 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rene Snoeck's chess games?
81 games by Rene Snoeck, from Jul 2008 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 Rene Snoeck has played.
What does Rene Snoeck play on the first move as White?
Across 41 games with White in our database, Rene Snoeck opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.a3 (10% of games), 1.g3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rene Snoeck answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games).
What openings does Rene Snoeck play as White?
As White, Rene Snoeck's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Anderssen's opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rene Snoeck play as Black?
As Black, Rene Snoeck most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Rene Snoeck's FIDE rating?
Rene Snoeck is currently rated 1,952 in classical chess, 1,956 in rapid and 2,038 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,989 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Rene Snoeck played?
Our database contains 81 games by Rene Snoeck, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 29 draws, 25 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rene Snoeck?
81 games by Rene Snoeck 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.