Prepare against Rob Van Helvoort
NLD · World #13,333 classical · FIDE ID 1005596
Our database contains 136 games by Rob Van Helvoort, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Rob Van Helvoort's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rob Van Helvoort 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 | 2,124 | 2,227 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,053 | 2,085 | Mar 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,055 | 2,161 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 136 | 35 | 49 | 52 | 25.7% |
| As White | 69 | 18 | 27 | 24 | 26.1% |
| As Black | 67 | 17 | 22 | 28 | 25.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rob Van Helvoort's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rob Van Helvoort's side.
First moves as White (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 60 | 87.0% | 47.5% |
| d4 | 9 | 13.0% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 47.5% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Helvoort usually continues c3 (47.5% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Helvoort usually continues Nf3 (46.2% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Helvoort usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d5 (56% of these games) — Helvoort usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Helvoort usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Helvoort usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 38.2% | 42.3% |
| e6 | 10 | 29.4% | 45.0% |
| g6 | 5 | 14.7% | 20.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 11.8% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 2 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 63.6% | 39.3% |
| e6 | 6 | 27.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
Rob Van Helvoort's chess games
All 136 games by Rob Van Helvoort in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 35 wins, 49 draws, 52 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 20 | 5/9/6 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Dimitri Reinderman | 2,480 | Dieren Open | A34 |
| Jul 2015 | Robin Lecomte | 2,331 | Dieren Open | C41 |
| Jun 2014 | Arno Bezemer | 2,324 | 8th Maastricht Limburg Open A | B22 |
| Jul 2003 | Vincent Diepeveen | 2,310 | Dieren Open | B43 |
| Jun 2026 | Mostertman,M | 2,300 | HSG Open 2026 | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dieren Open | 2019 | 48 | 21 | 2,260 |
| 28th Hoogeveen Open | 2025 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,966 |
| Hoogeveen Open 26th | 2023 | 8 | 4 | 2,080 |
| 60th Groningen Open | 2024 | 8 | 3 | 2,093 |
| 27th Hoogeveen Open | 2024 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,109 |
| 7th Leiden LCT Open A | 2013 | 7 | 3 | 1,951 |
| 59th Groningen Open | 2023 | 6 | 4 | 2,389 |
| 8th Maastricht Limburg Open A | 2014 | 6 | 3 | 2,176 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rob Van Helvoort's chess games?
136 games by Rob Van Helvoort, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Helvoort has played.
What does Rob Van Helvoort play on the first move as White?
Across 69 games with White in our database, Rob Van Helvoort opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rob Van Helvoort answers 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...e6 (29% of games), 1...g6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...e6 (27% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games).
What openings does Rob Van Helvoort play as White?
As White, Rob Van Helvoort's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (20 games, 25.0% win rate); Scotch Game (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 69 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rob Van Helvoort play as Black?
As Black, Rob Van Helvoort most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Modern Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 67 games.
What is Rob Van Helvoort's FIDE rating?
Rob Van Helvoort is currently rated 2,124 in classical chess, 2,053 in rapid and 2,055 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,227 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Rob Van Helvoort played?
Our database contains 136 games by Rob Van Helvoort, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 49 draws, 52 losses (25.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rob Van Helvoort?
136 games by Rob Van Helvoort 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.