Prepare against Rimme Rijpkema
NLD · World #131,724 classical · FIDE ID 1052624
When preparing against Rimme Rijpkema, expect 1.c4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (60%).
Our database contains 30 games by Rimme Rijpkema, covering Aug 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rimme Rijpkema's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rimme Rijpkema 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 | 1,642 | 1,689 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,643 | 1,653 | Nov 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,686 | 1,686 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 13 | 2 | 15 | 43.3% |
| As White | 15 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 53.3% |
| As Black | 15 | 5 | 0 | 10 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rimme Rijpkema's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rimme Rijpkema's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 11 | 73.3% | 54.5% |
| d4 | 2 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 73% of White games, 54.5% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Rijpkema usually continues Nc3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Rijpkema usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Rijpkema usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Rijpkema usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 77.8% | 42.9% |
| e6 | 2 | 22.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 3 | 60.0% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
Rimme Rijpkema's chess games
All 30 games by Rimme Rijpkema in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2015 - 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: 13 wins, 2 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E62 | English Opening | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A50 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2015 | Jesus Olmedo Alvarez | 1,598 | Colmenarejo Autumn Open | A16 |
| Oct 2015 | Leonardo Lucarelli | 1,552 | Colmenarejo Autumn Open | A47 |
| Oct 2019 | Jose Antonio Rodriguez Gomez | 1,533 | 29th Colmenarejo Autumn Open | A26 |
| Jun 2018 | Maximiliano Herranz Pereira | 1,407 | 24th Colmenarejo Spring Open | B00 |
| May 2019 | Ramon Candeleda Mayoral | 1,340 | Colmenarejo Spring Open | D35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colmenarejo Autumn Open | 2015 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,709 |
| 29th Colmenarejo Autumn Open | 2019 | 7 | 4 | 1,542 |
| 25th Colmenarejo Autumn Open | 2018 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,645 |
| 24th Colmenarejo Spring Open | 2018 | 5 | 2 | 1,414 |
| Colmenarejo Spring Open | 2019 | 5 | 1 | 1,314 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rimme Rijpkema's chess games?
30 games by Rimme Rijpkema, from Aug 2015 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 Rimme Rijpkema has played.
What does Rimme Rijpkema play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Rimme Rijpkema opens with 1.c4 (73% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games), 1.f4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rimme Rijpkema answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (60% of games), 1...e6 (40% of games).
What openings does Rimme Rijpkema play as White?
As White, Rimme Rijpkema's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (8 games, 37.5% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games, 100.0% win rate); King's Pawn Game (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rimme Rijpkema play as Black?
As Black, Rimme Rijpkema most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Rimme Rijpkema's FIDE rating?
Rimme Rijpkema is currently rated 1,642 in classical chess, 1,643 in rapid and 1,686 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,689 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Rimme Rijpkema played?
Our database contains 30 games by Rimme Rijpkema, covering Aug 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 2 draws, 15 losses (43.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rimme Rijpkema?
30 games by Rimme Rijpkema 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.