Prepare against Richard Schelvis
NLD · World #9,265 classical · FIDE ID 1039261
Our database contains 52 games by Richard Schelvis, covering Dec 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Richard Schelvis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Richard Schelvis 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 | 2,181 | 2,193 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,163 | 2,163 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,041 | 2,112 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 9 | 13 | 30 | 17.3% |
| As White | 26 | 3 | 9 | 14 | 11.5% |
| As Black | 26 | 6 | 4 | 16 | 23.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Richard Schelvis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Richard Schelvis's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 24 | 92.3% | 29.2% |
| e4 | 2 | 7.7% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 92% of White games, 29.2% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Schelvis usually continues c4 (15.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Schelvis usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Schelvis usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 8% of White games, 25.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Schelvis usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (50% of these games) — Schelvis usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 100.0% | 46.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 90.0% | 16.7% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Richard Schelvis's chess games
All 52 games by Richard Schelvis in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2012 - 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: 9 wins, 13 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 0/4/4 | 0.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D34 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2016 | Gorik Cools | 2,293 | Ghent Taminco Open 39th | A05 |
| Jun 2022 | Stephan Heer | 2,047 | ch-EU Corporate | A44 |
| May 2010 | Kambiz Sekandar | 1,863 | ch-NED U17 | B22 |
| Jun 2022 | Alexander Geldhof | 1,833 | ch-EU Corporate | B40 |
| Jun 2013 | J Mike Haslinger | 1,806 | 12th Haarlem Nova College Open B | E05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NED U17 | 2010 | 9 | 3 | 1,762 |
| ch-EU Corporate | 2022 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,161 |
| 12th Haarlem Nova College Open B | 2013 | 6 | 4 | 1,945 |
| 11th Leiden LCT Open A | 2017 | 4 | 0 | 1,831 |
| Ghent Taminco Open 39th | 2016 | 4 | 1 | 2,172 |
| 30th Bussum Open | 2013 | 4 | 1 | 1,908 |
| 42nd Ghent Eastman Open | 2019 | 4 | 1 | 2,112 |
| Delft Prinsenstad Open B | 2012 | 2 | 0 | 1,307 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Richard Schelvis's chess games?
52 games by Richard Schelvis, from Dec 2012 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 Schelvis has played.
What does Richard Schelvis play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Richard Schelvis opens with 1.d4 (92% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Richard Schelvis answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (90% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games).
What openings does Richard Schelvis play as White?
As White, Richard Schelvis's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Catalan (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Richard Schelvis play as Black?
As Black, Richard Schelvis most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Richard Schelvis's FIDE rating?
Richard Schelvis is currently rated 2,181 in classical chess, 2,163 in rapid and 2,041 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,193 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Richard Schelvis played?
Our database contains 52 games by Richard Schelvis, covering Dec 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 13 draws, 30 losses (17.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Richard Schelvis?
52 games by Richard Schelvis 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.