Prepare against Rob Van Dongen
NLD · World #44,087 classical · FIDE ID 1009567
When preparing against Rob Van Dongen, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (65%).
Our database contains 119 games by Rob Van Dongen, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rob Van Dongen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rob Van Dongen 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 | 1,917 | 2,059 | Jan 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 119 | 33 | 44 | 42 | 27.7% |
| As White | 56 | 19 | 18 | 19 | 33.9% |
| As Black | 63 | 14 | 26 | 23 | 22.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rob Van Dongen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rob Van Dongen's side.
First moves as White (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 56 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Dongen usually continues c4 (51.9% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Dongen usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Dongen usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 16 | 100.0% | 28.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 20 | 64.5% | 32.5% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 35.5% | 54.5% |
Rob Van Dongen's chess games
All 119 games by Rob Van Dongen in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 33 wins, 44 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A81 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A53 | Indian Defense | 14 | 4/4/6 | 28.6% |
| C10 | French Defense | 8 | 0/3/5 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Colle System | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2013 | Siegfried Limberg | 2,109 | 9th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | D11 |
| Apr 2012 | Peter Holscher | 2,085 | 8th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | E21 |
| May 2016 | Wolfgang Kalix | 2,045 | 12th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | E32 |
| May 2014 | Rolf Bachmann | 2,032 | 10th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | D46 |
| May 2016 | Nedjeljko Busic | 1,989 | 12th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | E92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors Open | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,982 |
| 9th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,120 |
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2014 | 9 | 2 | 1,856 |
| chT-EU Seniors | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 1,964 |
| 12th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,040 |
| 11th ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors Open | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 1,781 |
| 10th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,989 |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors Open | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 1,840 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rob Van Dongen's chess games?
119 games by Rob Van Dongen, from Jul 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 Van Dongen has played.
What does Rob Van Dongen play on the first move as White?
Across 56 games with White in our database, Rob Van Dongen opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rob Van Dongen answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (65% of games), 1...Nf6 (35% of games).
What openings does Rob Van Dongen play as White?
As White, Rob Van Dongen's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 83.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 56 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rob Van Dongen play as Black?
As Black, Rob Van Dongen most often plays: Indian Defense (14 games, 28.6% win rate); French Defense (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Colle System (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 63 games.
What is Rob Van Dongen's FIDE rating?
Rob Van Dongen is currently rated 1,917 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,059 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Rob Van Dongen played?
Our database contains 119 games by Rob Van Dongen, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 44 draws, 42 losses (27.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rob Van Dongen?
119 games by Rob Van Dongen 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.