Prepare against Robijn Verlinden
Belgium · World #29,542 classical · FIDE ID 209198
When preparing against Robijn Verlinden, expect 1.Nf3 in 80% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (85%).
Our database contains 72 games by Robijn Verlinden, covering Jul 2007 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Robijn Verlinden's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Robijn Verlinden 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 | 1,988 | 2,090 | Apr 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 29 | 10 | 33 | 40.3% |
| As White | 35 | 14 | 4 | 17 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 37 | 15 | 6 | 16 | 40.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Robijn Verlinden's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Robijn Verlinden's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 28 | 80.0% | 42.9% |
| e4 | 6 | 17.1% | 66.7% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 80% of White games, 42.9% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Verlinden usually continues g3 (46.2% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Verlinden usually continues g3 (30.0% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Verlinden usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 17% of White games, 66.7% score
- …c5 (83% of these games) — Verlinden usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Verlinden usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 66.7% | 41.7% |
| d6 | 5 | 27.8% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 84.6% | 77.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 15.4% | 0.0% |
Robijn Verlinden's chess games
All 72 games by Robijn Verlinden in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 29 wins, 10 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A08 | Réti Opening | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D79 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A10 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A01 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D78 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2009 | Gert Legemaat | 2,232 | 25th Geraardsbergen Open | E99 |
| Jun 2013 | Bart Vermeiren | 2,008 | 15th Aalst Open | E92 |
| Aug 2009 | Carlo Doossche | 1,956 | 25th Geraardsbergen Open | C00 |
| May 2013 | Frederik Roels | 1,949 | 15th Aalst Open | C55 |
| Aug 2010 | Jeroen Cromsight | 1,917 | 26th Geraardsbergen Open | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geraardsbergen Open | 2013 | 14 | 5.5 | 1,718 |
| 15th Aalst Open | 2013 | 9 | 6 | 2,146 |
| 26th Geraardsbergen Open | 2010 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,065 |
| 27th Geraardsbergen Open | 2011 | 8 | 5 | 1,857 |
| 25th Geraardsbergen Open | 2009 | 8 | 5 | 2,088 |
| ch-BEL Open | 1992 | 7 | 4 | – |
| Geraardsbergen Open 28th | 2012 | 6 | 3 | 2,062 |
| Ghent Open 26th | 2003 | 2 | 0 | 1,865 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Robijn Verlinden's chess games?
72 games by Robijn Verlinden, from Jul 2007 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 Robijn Verlinden has played.
What does Robijn Verlinden play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Robijn Verlinden opens with 1.Nf3 (80% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Robijn Verlinden answers 1...e5 (67% of games), 1...d6 (28% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...d6 (15% of games).
What openings does Robijn Verlinden play as White?
As White, Robijn Verlinden's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening: Keres Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Robijn Verlinden play as Black?
As Black, Robijn Verlinden most often plays: Pirc Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Robijn Verlinden's FIDE rating?
Robijn Verlinden is currently rated 1,988 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,090 (Apr 2015).
How many games has Robijn Verlinden played?
Our database contains 72 games by Robijn Verlinden, covering Jul 2007 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 10 draws, 33 losses (40.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Robijn Verlinden?
72 games by Robijn Verlinden 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.