Prepare against Rene Tiggelman
FM · NLD · World #9,796 classical · FIDE ID 1006185
Our database contains 298 games by Rene Tiggelman, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Rene Tiggelman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rene Tiggelman 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 | 2,173 | 2,321 | Jan 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 298 | 121 | 73 | 104 | 40.6% |
| As White | 150 | 70 | 40 | 40 | 46.7% |
| As Black | 148 | 51 | 33 | 64 | 34.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rene Tiggelman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rene Tiggelman's side.
First moves as White (150 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 62 | 41.3% | 58.9% |
| Nf3 | 62 | 41.3% | 58.1% |
| e4 | 21 | 14.0% | 61.9% |
| c4 | 5 | 3.3% | 90.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 41% of White games, 58.9% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Tiggelman usually continues Nf3 (59.3% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Tiggelman usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Tiggelman usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 41% of White games, 58.1% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Tiggelman usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Tiggelman usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Tiggelman usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 38 | 52.8% | 48.7% |
| c5 | 18 | 25.0% | 41.7% |
| c6 | 12 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 24 | 50.0% | 45.8% |
| Nf6 | 19 | 39.6% | 57.9% |
| e6 | 5 | 10.4% | 50.0% |
Rene Tiggelman's chess games
All 298 games by Rene Tiggelman 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: 121 wins, 73 draws, 104 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A12 | English Opening | 20 | 13/3/4 | 65.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 15 | 6/3/6 | 40.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 14 | 6/6/2 | 42.9% |
| D23 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| A39 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 13 | 3/4/6 | 23.1% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 13 | 5/4/4 | 38.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A10 | English Opening | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B40 | King's Indian Attack | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2008 | Daan Brandenburg | 2,431 | 12th Vlissingen HZ Open | A31 |
| Jan 1997 | Manuel Bosboom | 2,430 | 1st Vlissingen HZ Open | B22 |
| Aug 2005 | Koen Leenhouts | 2,403 | 9th Vlissingen HZ Open | A90 |
| Aug 2005 | Herman Grooten | 2,376 | 9th Vlissingen HZ Open | E15 |
| Jul 2000 | Eric De Haan | 2,368 | 23rd Ghent Open | A57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vlissingen Open | 1996 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,439 |
| chT-BEL 0001 | 2001 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,171 |
| chT-BEL 1516 | 2016 | 10 | 3 | 2,203 |
| chT-BEL 0203 | 2003 | 10 | 5 | 2,267 |
| chT-BEL 0102 | 2002 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,171 |
| 6th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2002 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,587 |
| 17th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,240 |
| chT-BEL 9900 | 2000 | 9 | 4 | 2,191 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rene Tiggelman's chess games?
298 games by Rene Tiggelman, 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 Tiggelman has played.
What does Rene Tiggelman play on the first move as White?
Across 150 games with White in our database, Rene Tiggelman opens with 1.d4 (41% of games), 1.Nf3 (41% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rene Tiggelman answers 1...e6 (53% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games).
What openings does Rene Tiggelman play as White?
As White, Rene Tiggelman's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (20 games, 65.0% win rate); Réti Opening (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Catalan (14 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 150 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rene Tiggelman play as Black?
As Black, Rene Tiggelman most often plays: Queen's Gambit Accepted (13 games, 23.1% win rate); French: Classical Variation (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (10 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 148 games.
What is Rene Tiggelman's FIDE rating?
Rene Tiggelman is currently rated 2,173 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,321 (Jan 2014).
How many games has Rene Tiggelman played?
Our database contains 298 games by Rene Tiggelman, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 121 wins, 73 draws, 104 losses (40.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rene Tiggelman?
298 games by Rene Tiggelman 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.