Prepare against Rick Duijker
FM · NLD · World #7,158 classical · FIDE ID 1010565
When preparing against Rick Duijker, expect 1.d4 in 40% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (69%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 28.6% over 21 games.
Our database contains 358 games by Rick Duijker, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Rick Duijker's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rick Duijker 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 | 2,222 | 2,301 | Mar 2011 |
| Blitz | 2,177 | 2,194 | Mar 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 358 | 142 | 86 | 130 | 39.7% |
| As White | 183 | 82 | 38 | 63 | 44.8% |
| As Black | 175 | 60 | 48 | 67 | 34.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rick Duijker's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rick Duijker's side.
First moves as White (183 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 74 | 40.4% | 54.7% |
| e4 | 72 | 39.3% | 54.2% |
| c4 | 15 | 8.2% | 46.7% |
| c3 | 9 | 4.9% | 61.1% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 3.3% | 83.3% |
| Nc3 | 5 | 2.7% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 40% of White games, 54.7% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Duijker usually continues Bg5 (55.0% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Duijker usually continues Bg5 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Duijker usually continues c3 (16.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 39% of White games, 54.2% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Duijker usually continues Nf3 (35.9% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Duijker usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Duijker usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (95 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 49 | 51.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 20 | 21.1% | 52.5% |
| e5 | 13 | 13.7% | 38.5% |
| c6 | 7 | 7.4% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 4 | 4.2% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 37 | 68.5% | 58.1% |
| d5 | 7 | 13.0% | 21.4% |
| c5 | 7 | 13.0% | 28.6% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.7% | 75.0% |
| Na6 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
Rick Duijker's chess games
All 358 games by Rick Duijker in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 142 wins, 86 draws, 130 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 30 | 15/3/12 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 21 | 9/8/4 | 42.9% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 21 | 6/5/10 | 28.6% |
| A00 | Saragossa Opening | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| C01 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 25 | 11/6/8 | 44.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 17 | 6/3/8 | 35.3% |
| A33 | English Opening | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2013 | Robert Ris | 2,416 | Wijk Cultural Village | D00 |
| Jul 2004 | Marcel Peek | 2,406 | 1st Amsterdam ACT Open | A43 |
| Aug 2012 | Tal Haimovich | 2,388 | 16th Vlissingen HZ Open | C17 |
| Dec 2025 | Ivo Maris | 2,370 | 61st Groningen Open | B06 |
| Dec 2025 | Onno Elgersma | 2,366 | 61st Groningen Open | C11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dieren Open | 2023 | 47 | 22.5 | 2,193 |
| Hengelo U16 Open | 1997 | 18 | 10.5 | – |
| Hengelo U20 Open | 2001 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,285 |
| 61st Groningen Open | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,394 |
| Wijk Cultural Village | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,351 |
| ch-NED U20 Open | 2000 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,504 |
| Wijk Cultural Village 20th | 2015 | 9 | 1.5 | 2,150 |
| NED U20 Open | 1999 | 9 | 5 | 2,327 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rick Duijker's chess games?
358 games by Rick Duijker, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Rick Duijker has played.
What does Rick Duijker play on the first move as White?
Across 183 games with White in our database, Rick Duijker opens with 1.d4 (40% of games), 1.e4 (39% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rick Duijker answers 1...c5 (52% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (69% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games).
What openings does Rick Duijker play as White?
As White, Rick Duijker's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (30 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (21 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian (21 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 183 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rick Duijker play as Black?
As Black, Rick Duijker most often plays: Sicilian (25 games, 44.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (17 games, 35.3% win rate); English Opening (11 games, 36.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 175 games.
What is Rick Duijker's FIDE rating?
Rick Duijker is currently rated 2,222 in classical chess and 2,177 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,301 (Mar 2011).
How many games has Rick Duijker played?
Our database contains 358 games by Rick Duijker, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 142 wins, 86 draws, 130 losses (39.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rick Duijker?
358 games by Rick Duijker 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.