Prepare against Rob Van de Walle
NLD · World #47,508 classical · FIDE ID 1016407
Our database contains 44 games by Rob Van de Walle, covering Oct 2023 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rob Van de Walle's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rob Van de Walle 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 | 1,903 | 1,920 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,918 | 1,946 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 14 | 13 | 17 | 31.8% |
| As White | 24 | 5 | 9 | 10 | 20.8% |
| As Black | 20 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 45.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rob Van de Walle's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rob Van de Walle's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 24 | 100.0% | 39.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 39.6% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Walle usually continues Bg5 (42.9% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Walle usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Walle usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 100.0% | 61.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 100.0% | 44.4% |
Rob Van de Walle's chess games
All 44 games by Rob Van de Walle in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2023 - 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: 14 wins, 13 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| E44 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A87 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D16 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E07 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2002 | J Stephen Murray | 2,233 | 28th Guernsey Open | B50 |
| Aug 2004 | Vincent Khalil | 2,129 | 15th ch-NATO | B57 |
| Sep 2003 | Michel Bellardi | 2,050 | 14th ch-NATO | A45 |
| Aug 2004 | Henrik Nielsen | 2,028 | 15th ch-NATO | D91 |
| Oct 2024 | Diego Spatrisano | 1,829 | 34th NATO Chess | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15th ch-NATO | 2004 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,115 |
| ch-NATO 33rd | 2023 | 7 | 3 | 1,815 |
| 14th ch-NATO | 2003 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,174 |
| 16th ch-NATO | 2005 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,184 |
| 28th Guernsey Open | 2002 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,153 |
| 34th NATO Chess | 2024 | 7 | 3 | 1,909 |
| Guernsey Open | 1994 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,095 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rob Van de Walle's chess games?
44 games by Rob Van de Walle, from Oct 2023 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 Van de Walle has played.
What does Rob Van de Walle play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Rob Van de Walle opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rob Van de Walle answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Rob Van de Walle play as White?
As White, Rob Van de Walle's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rob Van de Walle play as Black?
As Black, Rob Van de Walle most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Rob Van de Walle's FIDE rating?
Rob Van de Walle is currently rated 1,903 in classical chess and 1,918 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,920 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Rob Van de Walle played?
Our database contains 44 games by Rob Van de Walle, covering Oct 2023 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 13 draws, 17 losses (31.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rob Van de Walle?
44 games by Rob Van de Walle 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.