Prepare against Renze Rietveld
FM · NLD · World #4,170 classical · FIDE ID 1013998
When preparing against Renze Rietveld, expect 1.e4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (79% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (56%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 20.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 166 games by Renze Rietveld, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Renze Rietveld's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Renze Rietveld 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 | 2,298 | 2,316 | May 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 166 | 67 | 35 | 64 | 40.4% |
| As White | 81 | 36 | 18 | 27 | 44.4% |
| As Black | 85 | 31 | 17 | 37 | 36.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Renze Rietveld's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Renze Rietveld's side.
First moves as White (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 68 | 84.0% | 56.6% |
| d4 | 11 | 13.6% | 54.5% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.5% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 56.6% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Rietveld usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Rietveld usually continues Nf3 (56.7% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Rietveld usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 54.5% score
- …d5 (64% of these games) — Rietveld usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Rietveld usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 41 | 78.8% | 37.8% |
| e6 | 6 | 11.5% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 5.8% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 3.8% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 56.0% | 39.3% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 36.0% | 72.2% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.0% | 100.0% |
Renze Rietveld's chess games
All 166 games by Renze Rietveld in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 67 wins, 35 draws, 64 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 6/0/4 | 60.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 3/3/9 | 20.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A49 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2010 | Yge Visser | 2,469 | Dieren Open | C54 |
| Jul 2010 | Nicolai Vesterbaek Pedersen | 2,461 | Dieren Open | B22 |
| Dec 2014 | Mark Van der Werf | 2,414 | chT-NED 1415 | C91 |
| Aug 2011 | Xavier Bedouin | 2,410 | Groningen Atlantis IM | C26 |
| Nov 2017 | Martin Martens | 2,399 | chT-NED 1718 | B82 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dieren Open | 2017 | 52 | 22.5 | 2,167 |
| Hengelo U16 Open | 2002 | 18 | 11 | 2,198 |
| ch-NED U14 Open | 2000 | 9 | 6 | – |
| Groningen Atlantis IM | 2011 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,499 |
| chT-NED 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,142 |
| ch-NED U16 | 2002 | 9 | 3 | – |
| 15th Hoogeveen Unive Open | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 2,182 |
| 48th Groningen Open A | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 2,176 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Renze Rietveld's chess games?
166 games by Renze Rietveld, from Jul 2004 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 Renze Rietveld has played.
What does Renze Rietveld play on the first move as White?
Across 81 games with White in our database, Renze Rietveld opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Renze Rietveld answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (56% of games), 1...Nf6 (36% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games).
What openings does Renze Rietveld play as White?
As White, Renze Rietveld's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 81 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Renze Rietveld play as Black?
As Black, Renze Rietveld most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (15 games, 20.0% win rate); Slav Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 85 games.
What is Renze Rietveld's FIDE rating?
Renze Rietveld is currently rated 2,298 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,316 (May 2022).
How many games has Renze Rietveld played?
Our database contains 166 games by Renze Rietveld, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 67 wins, 35 draws, 64 losses (40.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Renze Rietveld?
166 games by Renze Rietveld 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.