Prepare against Robert Schuermans
Belgium · World #20,578 classical · FIDE ID 200263
Our database contains 739 games by Robert Schuermans, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Robert Schuermans's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Robert Schuermans 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 | 2,052 | 2,277 | Jul 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,091 | 2,183 | Dec 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,958 | 2,179 | Oct 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 739 | 319 | 144 | 276 | 43.2% |
| As White | 373 | 175 | 60 | 138 | 46.9% |
| As Black | 366 | 144 | 84 | 138 | 39.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Robert Schuermans's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Robert Schuermans's side.
First moves as White (373 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 363 | 97.3% | 54.4% |
| b3 | 7 | 1.9% | 85.7% |
| d4 | 3 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 54.4% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Schuermans usually continues Nf3 (47.4% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Schuermans usually continues Nf3 (59.1% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Schuermans usually continues d4 (63.2% score)
- 1.b3 — 2% of White games, 85.7% score
- …e5 (43% of these games) — Schuermans usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Schuermans usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Schuermans usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (169 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 146 | 86.4% | 52.7% |
| Nf6 | 20 | 11.8% | 55.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 1.8% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (115 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 75 | 65.2% | 50.7% |
| d5 | 40 | 34.8% | 50.0% |
Robert Schuermans's chess games
All 739 games by Robert Schuermans 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: 319 wins, 144 draws, 276 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 68 | 26/11/31 | 38.2% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 38 | 21/7/10 | 55.3% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 28 | 13/2/13 | 46.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 21 | 12/1/8 | 57.1% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 21 | 9/4/8 | 42.9% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 17 | 6/1/10 | 35.3% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 16 | 7/3/6 | 43.8% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 13 | 6/1/6 | 46.2% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 13 | 10/2/1 | 76.9% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 13 | 6/0/7 | 46.2% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 46 | 19/13/14 | 41.3% |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 41 | 15/9/17 | 36.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 32 | 9/8/15 | 28.1% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 31 | 10/7/14 | 32.3% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 28 | 7/9/12 | 25.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 26 | 11/3/12 | 42.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 16 | 7/2/7 | 43.8% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 16 | 11/3/2 | 68.8% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 15 | 7/4/4 | 46.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 13 | 8/2/3 | 61.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2006 | Stanislav Savchenko | 2,532 | 21st Le Touquet Open | D07 |
| Jul 2005 | Dan Bogdan | 2,455 | 4th Condom Open | B15 |
| Jul 2004 | Geert Van der Stricht | 2,422 | ch-BEL | A79 |
| Oct 2006 | Krzysztof Pytel | 2,385 | 21st Le Touquet Open | B01 |
| Jan 2008 | Bogdan Borsos | 2,377 | Condom Open | C24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BEL | 2010 | 89 | 38.5 | 2,230 |
| ch-BEL Open | 2025 | 43 | 29.5 | 2,125 |
| Charleroi Open | 2018 | 41 | 22.5 | 2,179 |
| ch-Antwerp League Experts | 1993 | 36 | 23.5 | 2,317 |
| ch-BEL Experts | 2007 | 26 | 12.5 | 2,272 |
| Brasschaat Open | 2025 | 23 | 14 | 2,048 |
| chA-Ghent VSF | 2011 | 21 | 11 | 2,226 |
| chT-BEL 0506 | 2006 | 11 | 4 | 2,137 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Thierry Penson (11 games) · Marcel Van Herck (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Robert Schuermans's chess games?
739 games by Robert Schuermans, 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 Robert Schuermans has played.
What does Robert Schuermans play on the first move as White?
Across 373 games with White in our database, Robert Schuermans opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.b3 (2% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Robert Schuermans answers 1...e5 (86% of games), 1...Nf6 (12% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (65% of games), 1...d5 (35% of games).
What openings does Robert Schuermans play as White?
As White, Robert Schuermans's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (68 games, 38.2% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (38 games, 55.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (28 games, 46.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 373 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Robert Schuermans play as Black?
As Black, Robert Schuermans most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Schliemann (46 games, 41.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (41 games, 36.6% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (32 games, 28.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 366 games.
What is Robert Schuermans's FIDE rating?
Robert Schuermans is currently rated 2,052 in classical chess, 2,091 in rapid and 1,958 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,277 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Robert Schuermans played?
Our database contains 739 games by Robert Schuermans, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 319 wins, 144 draws, 276 losses (43.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Robert Schuermans?
739 games by Robert Schuermans 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.