Prepare against Rinze Mulders
NLD · World #34,972 classical · FIDE ID 1011430
When preparing against Rinze Mulders, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 48 games by Rinze Mulders, covering Jul 2007 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Rinze Mulders's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rinze Mulders 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 | 1,960 | 1,963 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,936 | 1,947 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 18 | 8 | 21 | 37.5% |
| As White | 21 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 27 | 12 | 4 | 11 | 44.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rinze Mulders's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rinze Mulders's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 100.0% | 40.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 40.5% score
- …c5 (71% of these games) — Mulders usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Mulders usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …Nf6 (5% of these games) — Mulders usually continues e5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 78.3% | 44.4% |
| e5 | 5 | 21.7% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
Rinze Mulders's chess games
All 48 games by Rinze Mulders in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - Nov 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: 18 wins, 8 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B83 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E51 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2005 | Mehran Kamali | 1,900 | Hengelo U14 Open | B76 |
| May 2007 | Danny De Ruiter | 1,872 | ch-NED U17 | B31 |
| Aug 2007 | Yvonne Ferrier | 1,744 | Twente Young Master Open B | B78 |
| Aug 2007 | Richard Rieksen | 1,709 | Twente Young Master Open B | B72 |
| Aug 2005 | Luuk van Lanen | 1,596 | Hengelo U14 Open | B78 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hengelo U12 Open | 2003 | 16 | 6 | 2,375 |
| Hengelo U14 Open | 2005 | 15 | 8 | 1,752 |
| ch-NED U17 | 2007 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,782 |
| Twente Young Master Open B | 2007 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,654 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rinze Mulders's chess games?
48 games by Rinze Mulders, from Jul 2007 to Nov 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 Rinze Mulders has played.
What does Rinze Mulders play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Rinze Mulders opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rinze Mulders answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Rinze Mulders play as White?
As White, Rinze Mulders's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rinze Mulders play as Black?
As Black, Rinze Mulders most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Rinze Mulders's FIDE rating?
Rinze Mulders is currently rated 1,960 in classical chess, 1,936 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,963 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Rinze Mulders played?
Our database contains 48 games by Rinze Mulders, covering Jul 2007 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 8 draws, 21 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rinze Mulders?
48 games by Rinze Mulders 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.