Prepare against Rick Van der Pluijm
NLD · World #29,749 classical · FIDE ID 1021443
Our database contains 76 games by Rick Van der Pluijm, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rick Van der Pluijm's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rick Van der Pluijm 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 | 1,987 | 1,987 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,922 | 1,922 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 29 | 10 | 37 | 38.2% |
| As White | 40 | 22 | 6 | 12 | 55.0% |
| As Black | 36 | 7 | 4 | 25 | 19.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rick Van der Pluijm's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rick Van der Pluijm's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 32 | 80.0% | 64.1% |
| g3 | 5 | 12.5% | 70.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 64.1% score
- …e5 (53% of these games) — Pluijm usually continues f4 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Pluijm usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Pluijm usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.g3 — 13% of White games, 70.0% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Pluijm usually continues f4 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Pluijm usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Pluijm usually continues Bg2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 21 | 80.8% | 28.6% |
| e6 | 2 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 7.7% | 75.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Rick Van der Pluijm's chess games
All 76 games by Rick Van der Pluijm in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 29 wins, 10 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C34 | King's Gambit | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A03 | Hungarian Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | King's Pawn Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C30 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Latvian Gambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2007 | Dick Groenendijk | 1,724 | Twente Young Master Open A | C02 |
| Jun 2002 | Gerard Van Dongen | 1,606 | Rotterdam Triomfator Open 1st | A15 |
| Aug 2005 | Frank Planjer | 1,590 | Hengelo U16 Open | C34 |
| Aug 2007 | Ruben Hooghwerff | 1,571 | Twente Young Master Open A | C29 |
| Aug 2005 | Sophie Welling | 1,496 | Hengelo U16 Open | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hengelo U16 Open | 2005 | 18 | 9.5 | 1,741 |
| Hengelo U14 Open | 2003 | 17 | 8.5 | – |
| ch-NED U12 | 2001 | 13 | 5.5 | – |
| ch-NED U14 | 2003 | 9 | 2 | 1,943 |
| Twente Young Master Open A | 2007 | 8 | 3 | 1,730 |
| Hengelo U12 Open | 2001 | 7 | 4.5 | – |
| Rotterdam Triomfator Open 1st | 2002 | 2 | 1 | 1,652 |
| Spijkenisse Queens-Kings | 2013 | 2 | 0 | 1,841 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rick Van der Pluijm's chess games?
76 games by Rick Van der Pluijm, from Oct 2006 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 Rick Van der Pluijm has played.
What does Rick Van der Pluijm play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Rick Van der Pluijm opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.g3 (13% of games), 1.f4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rick Van der Pluijm answers 1...e5 (81% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Rick Van der Pluijm play as White?
As White, Rick Van der Pluijm's most-played openings in our database are: King's Gambit (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Scotch Game (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Hungarian Opening (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rick Van der Pluijm play as Black?
As Black, Rick Van der Pluijm most often plays: Scotch Game (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Latvian Gambit (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Rick Van der Pluijm's FIDE rating?
Rick Van der Pluijm is currently rated 1,987 in classical chess and 1,922 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,987 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Rick Van der Pluijm played?
Our database contains 76 games by Rick Van der Pluijm, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 10 draws, 37 losses (38.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rick Van der Pluijm?
76 games by Rick Van der Pluijm 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.