Prepare against Rob Schoorl
FM · NLD · World #4,720 classical · FIDE ID 1009508
When preparing against Rob Schoorl, expect 1.e4 in 58% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (47%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 30.8% over 26 games.
Our database contains 632 games by Rob Schoorl, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Rob Schoorl's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rob Schoorl 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 | 2,281 | 2,366 | Dec 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,333 | 2,333 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,359 | 2,456 | Jun 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 632 | 224 | 211 | 197 | 35.4% |
| As White | 314 | 116 | 108 | 90 | 36.9% |
| As Black | 318 | 108 | 103 | 107 | 34.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rob Schoorl's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rob Schoorl's side.
First moves as White (313 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 183 | 58.5% | 53.0% |
| Nf3 | 109 | 34.8% | 54.6% |
| c4 | 12 | 3.8% | 66.7% |
| g3 | 4 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 4 | 1.3% | 62.5% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 58% of White games, 53.0% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Schoorl usually continues Nf3 (54.9% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Schoorl usually continues Nf3 (51.4% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Schoorl usually continues d4 (55.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 35% of White games, 54.6% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Schoorl usually continues g3 (59.5% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Schoorl usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Schoorl usually continues g3 (22.2% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (157 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 81 | 51.6% | 55.6% |
| c5 | 54 | 34.4% | 48.1% |
| e6 | 11 | 7.0% | 59.1% |
| g6 | 5 | 3.2% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 2.5% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.3% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (95 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 45 | 47.4% | 41.1% |
| d5 | 28 | 29.5% | 53.6% |
| g6 | 9 | 9.5% | 61.1% |
| f5 | 9 | 9.5% | 27.8% |
| e6 | 4 | 4.2% | 62.5% |
Rob Schoorl's chess games
All 632 games by Rob Schoorl in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 224 wins, 211 draws, 197 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A09 | Réti Opening | 36 | 15/5/16 | 41.7% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 30 | 10/14/6 | 33.3% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 26 | 10/10/6 | 38.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 20 | 8/9/3 | 40.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 18 | 7/5/6 | 38.9% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 15 | 5/6/4 | 33.3% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 13 | 2/6/5 | 15.4% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 26 | 8/10/8 | 30.8% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 24 | 8/6/10 | 33.3% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 23 | 10/7/6 | 43.5% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 20 | 7/5/8 | 35.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 10 | 1/4/5 | 10.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2023 | Max Warmerdam | 2,645 | chT-NED 2324 | A05 |
| Jun 2011 | Dimitri Reinderman | 2,617 | NED-ch internet | C02 |
| Nov 2012 | Sabino Brunello | 2,591 | Wijk Cultural Village | B10 |
| May 2023 | Erik Van den Doel | 2,584 | 15th Maastricht Limburg Open | A48 |
| Jul 2006 | Vladimir B Tukmakov | 2,560 | 3rd Amsterdam ACT Open | C07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 94 | 47.5 | 2,266 |
| Dieren Open | 2007 | 18 | 7 | 2,068 |
| NK Snelschaken Final | 2025 | 11 | 3 | 2,204 |
| Dutch Blitz Championship 2026 | Voorronde CD | 2026 | 10 | 5 | 2,275 |
| 6th London Classic Open | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,228 |
| Open Dutch Rapid Championship 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,382 |
| 2nd Amsterdam ACT Open | 2005 | 9 | 5 | 2,472 |
| 1st Amsterdam ACT Open | 2004 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,226 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rob Schoorl's chess games?
632 games by Rob Schoorl, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Schoorl has played.
What does Rob Schoorl play on the first move as White?
Across 313 games with White in our database, Rob Schoorl opens with 1.e4 (58% of games), 1.Nf3 (35% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rob Schoorl answers 1...e5 (52% of games), 1...c5 (34% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (47% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games).
What openings does Rob Schoorl play as White?
As White, Rob Schoorl's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (36 games, 41.7% win rate); Sicilian (30 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (26 games, 38.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 314 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rob Schoorl play as Black?
As Black, Rob Schoorl most often plays: Slav Defense (26 games, 30.8% win rate); Modern Defense (24 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (23 games, 43.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 318 games.
What is Rob Schoorl's FIDE rating?
Rob Schoorl is currently rated 2,281 in classical chess, 2,333 in rapid and 2,359 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,366 (Dec 2012).
How many games has Rob Schoorl played?
Our database contains 632 games by Rob Schoorl, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 224 wins, 211 draws, 197 losses (35.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rob Schoorl?
632 games by Rob Schoorl 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.