Prepare against Richard Ammerlaan
NLD · World #13,491 classical · FIDE ID 1008315
Our database contains 93 games by Richard Ammerlaan, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Richard Ammerlaan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Richard Ammerlaan 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 | 2,122 | 2,209 | Nov 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 27 | 37 | 29 | 29.0% |
| As White | 43 | 11 | 18 | 14 | 25.6% |
| As Black | 50 | 16 | 19 | 15 | 32.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Richard Ammerlaan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Richard Ammerlaan's side.
First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 48.8% | 38.1% |
| d4 | 19 | 44.2% | 52.6% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 4.7% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 49% of White games, 38.1% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Ammerlaan usually continues Nf3 (31.3% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Ammerlaan usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Ammerlaan usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 44% of White games, 52.6% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Ammerlaan usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Ammerlaan usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …b6 (5% of these games) — Ammerlaan usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 37.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 6 | 22.2% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 5 | 18.5% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 11.1% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 2 | 7.4% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 52.9% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 7 | 41.2% | 57.1% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Richard Ammerlaan's chess games
All 93 games by Richard Ammerlaan in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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, 37 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A37 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B49 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2008 | Josef Jurek | 2,368 | 50th Imperia Open A | B85 |
| Sep 2008 | Leon Piasetski | 2,314 | 50th Imperia Open A | D45 |
| Aug 2004 | Henk Van der Poel | 2,303 | Dieren Open | B42 |
| Aug 2004 | Stefan Slings | 2,081 | Dieren Open | D11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hengelo U16 Open | 1998 | 18 | 10 | – |
| NED U20 Open | 1999 | 9 | 5 | 2,401 |
| Hengelo U14 Open | 1996 | 9 | 5 | – |
| Hengelo U20 Open | 2001 | 9 | 4.5 | – |
| Dieren Open | 2004 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,105 |
| 7th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2003 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,189 |
| 6th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2002 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,103 |
| 50th Imperia Open A | 2008 | 6 | 3 | 2,337 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Richard Ammerlaan's chess games?
93 games by Richard Ammerlaan, from Apr 2003 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 Richard Ammerlaan has played.
What does Richard Ammerlaan play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, Richard Ammerlaan opens with 1.e4 (49% of games), 1.d4 (44% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Richard Ammerlaan answers 1...c5 (37% of games), 1...c6 (22% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (53% of games), 1...d5 (41% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games).
What openings does Richard Ammerlaan play as White?
As White, Richard Ammerlaan's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Richard Ammerlaan play as Black?
As Black, Richard Ammerlaan most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 50 games.
What is Richard Ammerlaan's FIDE rating?
Richard Ammerlaan is currently rated 2,122 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,209 (Nov 2009).
How many games has Richard Ammerlaan played?
Our database contains 93 games by Richard Ammerlaan, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 37 draws, 29 losses (29.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Richard Ammerlaan?
93 games by Richard Ammerlaan 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.