Prepare against Rens Minnema
NLD · World #45,289 classical · FIDE ID 1041096
Our database contains 47 games by Rens Minnema, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rens Minnema's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rens Minnema 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 | 1,912 | 1,963 | Jun 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,906 | 1,906 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 6 | 9 | 32 | 12.8% |
| As White | 28 | 2 | 6 | 20 | 7.1% |
| As Black | 19 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 21.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rens Minnema's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rens Minnema's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 28 | 100.0% | 17.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 17.9% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Minnema usually continues Nf3 (9.1% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Minnema usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Minnema usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 7 | 70.0% | 42.9% |
| c5 | 3 | 30.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 4 | 57.1% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 42.9% | 16.7% |
Rens Minnema's chess games
All 47 games by Rens Minnema in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - 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: 6 wins, 9 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Rat Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E72 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2022 | Joey Brokaar | 2,068 | 24th Vlissingen HZ Open | B06 |
| Jan 2018 | Dominic Ralph Lawson | 2,037 | Gibraltar Challengers A | B07 |
| Jan 2018 | Mitchell R Burke | 1,989 | Gibraltar Challengers A | B07 |
| Oct 2017 | Peter Rowe | 1,974 | 43rd Guernsey Open | A48 |
| Oct 2017 | Frits Bakkes | 1,636 | 43rd Guernsey Open | B03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15th Gibraltar Masters | 2017 | 10 | 2 | 1,879 |
| 43rd Guernsey Open | 2017 | 7 | 3 | 1,845 |
| Gibraltar Challengers A | 2018 | 5 | 2 | 1,995 |
| 23rd Vlissingen HZ Open | 2019 | 4 | 1 | 1,495 |
| 24th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2022 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,993 |
| 10th Sitges Sunway Open | 2023 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,736 |
| 22nd Vlissingen HZ Open | 2018 | 2 | 0 | 1,977 |
| 21st Vlissingen HZ Open | 2017 | 2 | 0 | 1,858 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rens Minnema's chess games?
47 games by Rens Minnema, from Sep 2011 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 Rens Minnema has played.
What does Rens Minnema play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Rens Minnema opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rens Minnema answers 1...d6 (70% of games), 1...c5 (30% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (43% of games).
What openings does Rens Minnema play as White?
As White, Rens Minnema's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rens Minnema play as Black?
As Black, Rens Minnema most often plays: Pirc Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Rat Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Rens Minnema's FIDE rating?
Rens Minnema is currently rated 1,912 in classical chess and 1,906 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,963 (Jun 2013).
How many games has Rens Minnema played?
Our database contains 47 games by Rens Minnema, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 6 wins, 9 draws, 32 losses (12.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rens Minnema?
47 games by Rens Minnema 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.