Prepare against Rob Caessens
FM · NLD · World #7,657 classical · FIDE ID 1000594
Our database contains 105 games by Rob Caessens, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rob Caessens's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rob Caessens 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 | 2,211 | 2,288 | Sep 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 105 | 30 | 51 | 24 | 28.6% |
| As White | 57 | 17 | 27 | 13 | 29.8% |
| As Black | 48 | 13 | 24 | 11 | 27.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rob Caessens's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rob Caessens's side.
First moves as White (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 51 | 89.5% | 55.9% |
| e4 | 3 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 3.5% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 89% of White games, 55.9% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Caessens usually continues c4 (45.8% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Caessens usually continues Nf3 (44.4% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Caessens usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Caessens usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Caessens usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (33% of these games) — Caessens usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 14 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 10 | 35.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 78.6% | 45.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
Rob Caessens's chess games
All 105 games by Rob Caessens in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 30 wins, 51 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D78 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2009 | Bernd Schneider | 2,422 | Oberliga NRW 0910 | E61 |
| Dec 1988 | Alejandro Bofill Mas | 2,415 | Groningen Casino Open | A24 |
| Jan 1988 | Heikki M.J. Westerinen | 2,395 | Dieren Open | D02 |
| Dec 1988 | Leon Pliester | 2,385 | Groningen Casino Open | E98 |
| Jan 1988 | Piet Peelen | 2,370 | Dieren Open | C92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dieren Open | 1989 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,376 |
| Nettetal | 1991 | 11 | 6 | 2,416 |
| Groningen Casino Open | 1988 | 9 | 5 | 2,444 |
| ch-NED Open 11 | 1980 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,461 |
| Oberliga NRW 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 6 | 2,412 |
| Oberliga NRW 0910 | 2010 | 7 | 4 | 2,345 |
| Maastricht Limburg Open | 2007 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,173 |
| Oberliga NRW 1011 | 2011 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,466 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rob Caessens's chess games?
105 games by Rob Caessens, from Apr 2003 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 Rob Caessens has played.
What does Rob Caessens play on the first move as White?
Across 57 games with White in our database, Rob Caessens opens with 1.d4 (89% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games), 1.f4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rob Caessens answers 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...d6 (36% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games).
What openings does Rob Caessens play as White?
As White, Rob Caessens's most-played openings in our database are: London System (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Nimzo-Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 57 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rob Caessens play as Black?
As Black, Rob Caessens most often plays: Pirc Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (8 games, 37.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 48 games.
What is Rob Caessens's FIDE rating?
Rob Caessens is currently rated 2,211 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,288 (Sep 2016).
How many games has Rob Caessens played?
Our database contains 105 games by Rob Caessens, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 51 draws, 24 losses (28.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rob Caessens?
105 games by Rob Caessens 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.