Prepare against Robert Van Rekom
NLD · World #30,388 classical · FIDE ID 1021290
When preparing against Robert Van Rekom, expect 1.e4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e5 (50%).
Our database contains 46 games by Robert Van Rekom, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Robert Van Rekom's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Robert Van Rekom 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 | 1,983 | 2,025 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,987 | 2,003 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 9 | 14 | 23 | 19.6% |
| As White | 22 | 3 | 6 | 13 | 13.6% |
| As Black | 24 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Robert Van Rekom's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Robert Van Rekom's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 72.7% | 25.0% |
| f4 | 6 | 27.3% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 73% of White games, 25.0% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Rekom usually continues d3 (10.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Rekom usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Rekom usually continues d3 (75.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 27% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Rekom usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …f5 (17% of these games) — Rekom usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Rekom usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 55.6% | 65.0% |
| e6 | 8 | 44.4% | 18.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 2 | 50.0% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Robert Van Rekom's chess games
All 46 games by Robert Van Rekom in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 9 wins, 14 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B29 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C32 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A90 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2010 | Marco Lezzerini | 1,672 | Condino Open | D00 |
| Aug 2007 | Frank Kaptein | 1,642 | Twente Young Master Open A | B01 |
| Jul 2010 | Stefan Panjkovic | 1,608 | Condino Open | A02 |
| Aug 2005 | Tim Hickendorff | 1,475 | Hengelo U16 Open | B01 |
| Aug 2007 | Bernard Van Lenthe | 1,388 | Twente Young Master Open A | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hengelo U16 Open | 2005 | 17 | 7.5 | 1,677 |
| Twente Young Master Open A | 2007 | 8 | 3 | 1,706 |
| Condino Open | 2010 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,974 |
| Roosendaal LBV Open A | 2012 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,809 |
| 26th Kiel Open A | 2013 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,900 |
| 34th Fourmies Open | 2010 | 3 | 1 | 2,071 |
| 35th Fourmies Open | 2011 | 2 | 0 | 1,895 |
| 11th Plancoet Open | 2014 | 1 | 0 | 1,971 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Robert Van Rekom's chess games?
46 games by Robert Van Rekom, from Oct 2006 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 Robert Van Rekom has played.
What does Robert Van Rekom play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Robert Van Rekom opens with 1.e4 (73% of games), 1.f4 (27% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Robert Van Rekom answers 1...d5 (56% of games), 1...e6 (44% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Robert Van Rekom play as White?
As White, Robert Van Rekom's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Robert Van Rekom play as Black?
As Black, Robert Van Rekom most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (10 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Englund Gambit (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Robert Van Rekom's FIDE rating?
Robert Van Rekom is currently rated 1,983 in classical chess and 1,987 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,025 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Robert Van Rekom played?
Our database contains 46 games by Robert Van Rekom, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 14 draws, 23 losses (19.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Robert Van Rekom?
46 games by Robert Van Rekom 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.