Prepare against Rien Seip
NLD · World #38,406 classical · FIDE ID 1013815
Our database contains 40 games by Rien Seip, covering Apr 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Rien Seip's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rien Seip 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 | 1,942 | 2,093 | Apr 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 8 | 18 | 14 | 20.0% |
| As White | 19 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 31.6% |
| As Black | 21 | 2 | 10 | 9 | 9.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rien Seip's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rien Seip's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 19 | 100.0% | 52.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 52.6% score
- …d5 (47% of these games) — Seip usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Seip usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Seip usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 14 | 100.0% | 35.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Rien Seip's chess games
All 40 games by Rien Seip in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2004 - Aug 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: 8 wins, 18 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D47 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D56 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2014 | Leo Rietveld | 2,001 | 8th Maastricht Limburg Open B | D30 |
| May 2009 | Henriet Springelkamp | 1,981 | 3rd Maastricht Limburg Open | D45 |
| May 2008 | Joris Broekmeulen | 1,862 | Maastricht Limburg Open | A55 |
| Dec 2002 | Hans Van Mulekom | 1,853 | ch-LiSB | D54 |
| Jun 2014 | Steven Glasbeek | 1,847 | 8th Maastricht Limburg Open B | A25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maastricht Limburg Open | 2008 | 14 | 5 | 1,953 |
| 3rd Maastricht Limburg Open | 2009 | 7 | 2 | 1,916 |
| ch-LiSB | 2002 | 7 | 4 | 1,978 |
| Dutch Open 2026 - Reserve A | 2026 | 6 | 2 | 1,864 |
| 8th Maastricht Limburg Open B | 2014 | 6 | 4 | 2,006 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rien Seip's chess games?
40 games by Rien Seip, from Apr 2004 to Aug 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 Rien Seip has played.
What does Rien Seip play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Rien Seip opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rien Seip answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Rien Seip play as White?
As White, Rien Seip's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rien Seip play as Black?
As Black, Rien Seip most often plays: King's Indian Attack (4 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Rien Seip's FIDE rating?
Rien Seip is currently rated 1,942 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,093 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Rien Seip played?
Our database contains 40 games by Rien Seip, covering Apr 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 18 draws, 14 losses (20.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rien Seip?
40 games by Rien Seip 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.