Prepare against Richard Oranje
NLD · World #19,980 classical · FIDE ID 1013483
Our database contains 54 games by Richard Oranje, covering Jan 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Richard Oranje's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Richard Oranje 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 | 2,057 | 2,150 | Jan 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,045 | 2,045 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,048 | 2,096 | Mar 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 17 | 13 | 24 | 31.5% |
| As White | 29 | 13 | 7 | 9 | 44.8% |
| As Black | 25 | 4 | 6 | 15 | 16.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Richard Oranje's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Richard Oranje's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc3 | 14 | 48.3% | 60.7% |
| e4 | 14 | 48.3% | 57.1% |
| f4 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nc3 — 48% of White games, 60.7% score
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Oranje usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Oranje usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (14% of these games) — Oranje usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 48% of White games, 57.1% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Oranje usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Oranje usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Oranje usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 85.7% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 6 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Richard Oranje's chess games
All 54 games by Richard Oranje in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2010 - 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: 17 wins, 13 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B12 | French Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A80 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2012 | Gert Legemaat | 2,219 | Delft Prinsenstad Open A | C00 |
| Jul 2015 | Marcel Van Herck | 2,170 | 38th Ghent Taminco Open | B22 |
| Jun 2022 | Lukasz Kumor | 2,079 | ch-Malopolska | A00 |
| Jan 2008 | Pieter Buzing | 2,066 | Delft Prinsenstad Open A | A89 |
| Jun 2022 | Andrzej Palosz | 2,034 | ch-Malopolska | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soest Open | 1995 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,559 |
| ch-Malopolska | 2022 | 7 | 3 | 2,029 |
| The Hague AEGON | 1996 | 7 | 1 | – |
| 3rd Vlissingen HZ Open | 1999 | 7 | 4 | 2,411 |
| Delft Prinsenstad Open A | 2012 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,182 |
| 6th Haarlem AKN Open | 1997 | 5 | 3 | 2,176 |
| 38th Ghent Taminco Open | 2015 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,226 |
| 8th Delft Prinsenstad Open A | 2015 | 4 | 1 | 2,180 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Richard Oranje's chess games?
54 games by Richard Oranje, from Jan 2010 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 Oranje has played.
What does Richard Oranje play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Richard Oranje opens with 1.Nc3 (48% of games), 1.e4 (48% of games), 1.f4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Richard Oranje answers 1...e5 (86% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games), 1...Nc6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (100% of games).
What openings does Richard Oranje play as White?
As White, Richard Oranje's most-played openings in our database are: Dunst Opening (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Richard Oranje play as Black?
As Black, Richard Oranje most often plays: Dutch Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Schliemann (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Richard Oranje's FIDE rating?
Richard Oranje is currently rated 2,057 in classical chess, 2,045 in rapid and 2,048 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,150 (Jan 2011).
How many games has Richard Oranje played?
Our database contains 54 games by Richard Oranje, covering Jan 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 13 draws, 24 losses (31.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Richard Oranje?
54 games by Richard Oranje 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.