Prepare against Rex Van Dijken
NLD · World #20,966 classical · FIDE ID 1015311
Our database contains 56 games by Rex Van Dijken, covering Jul 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Rex Van Dijken's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rex Van Dijken 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 | 2,049 | 2,268 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,010 | 2,080 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,927 | 2,176 | Mar 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 18 | 14 | 24 | 32.1% |
| As White | 28 | 10 | 8 | 10 | 35.7% |
| As Black | 28 | 8 | 6 | 14 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rex Van Dijken's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rex Van Dijken's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 24 | 85.7% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Dijken usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Dijken usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Dijken usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 7% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Dijken usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Dijken usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 17 | 94.4% | 44.1% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 4 | 80.0% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Rex Van Dijken's chess games
All 56 games by Rex Van Dijken in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 18 wins, 14 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E06 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D73 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D74 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 17 | 6/3/8 | 35.3% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A87 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1990 | Guido Den Broeder | 2,355 | ch-NED46 sf | C41 |
| Jan 1998 | Pieter Hopman | 2,265 | ch-NED 53 sf | A47 |
| Jan 1998 | Ton Ellenbroek | 2,090 | ch-NED 53 sf | E06 |
| May 2025 | A Coenen | 1,906 | 15th WLC Weekender | A10 |
| May 2026 | Jasper Krenning | 1,900 | 16th WLC Weekender 2026 | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NED 53 sf | 1998 | 9 | 4 | 2,191 |
| ch-NED46 sf | 1990 | 9 | 3 | 2,206 |
| Helmond Rapid Open | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 1,942 |
| 16th WLC Weekender 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,099 |
| 15th WLC Weekender | 2025 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,977 |
| Open Dutch Rapid Championship 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 3 | 2,021 |
| 4th Islington Open | 1968 | 4 | 2.5 | – |
| 14th Eindhoven WLC Open | 2024 | 3 | 2 | 2,076 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rex Van Dijken's chess games?
56 games by Rex Van Dijken, from Jul 2004 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 Rex Van Dijken has played.
What does Rex Van Dijken play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Rex Van Dijken opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rex Van Dijken answers 1...d6 (94% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Rex Van Dijken play as White?
As White, Rex Van Dijken's most-played openings in our database are: London System (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rex Van Dijken play as Black?
As Black, Rex Van Dijken most often plays: Pirc Defense (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Rex Van Dijken's FIDE rating?
Rex Van Dijken is currently rated 2,049 in classical chess, 2,010 in rapid and 1,927 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,268 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Rex Van Dijken played?
Our database contains 56 games by Rex Van Dijken, covering Jul 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 14 draws, 24 losses (32.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rex Van Dijken?
56 games by Rex Van Dijken 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.