Prepare against Robin Schenkelaars
NLD · World #44,529 classical · FIDE ID 1046004
Our database contains 39 games by Robin Schenkelaars, covering Aug 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Robin Schenkelaars's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Robin Schenkelaars 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 | 1,915 | 1,946 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 10 | 6 | 23 | 25.6% |
| As White | 17 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 22 | 4 | 3 | 15 | 18.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Robin Schenkelaars's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Robin Schenkelaars's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 100.0% | 44.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 44.1% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Schenkelaars usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Schenkelaars usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Schenkelaars usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 4 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 66.7% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Robin Schenkelaars's chess games
All 39 games by Robin Schenkelaars in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2014 - 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: 10 wins, 6 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B46 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B49 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D14 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Sem Visser | 2,035 | Amsterdam Chess Open 2025 | B12 |
| Aug 2014 | Michael Reinkoester | 1,881 | Lueneburg Open | B28 |
| Oct 2018 | Ruud Dobbelaar | 1,793 | ch-Leiden SB 1819 | B46 |
| May 2014 | Jan Brandt | 1,789 | chB-Leiden SB | C58 |
| Feb 2019 | Ronald Van Vleuten | 1,744 | ch-Leiden SB 1819 | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Leiden SB 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,741 |
| chB-Leiden SB | 2014 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,743 |
| Lueneburg Open | 2014 | 7 | 2 | 1,905 |
| ch-Leiden SB | 2013 | 6 | 0 | – |
| ch-Leiden SB 1920 | 2020 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,536 |
| Amsterdam Chess Open 2025 | 2025 | 3 | 1 | 1,890 |
| Amsterdam Chess Festival 2026 - Group B | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,517 |
| Utrecht Open 2026 | Group B | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,568 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Robin Schenkelaars's chess games?
39 games by Robin Schenkelaars, from Aug 2014 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 Robin Schenkelaars has played.
What does Robin Schenkelaars play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Robin Schenkelaars opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Robin Schenkelaars answers 1...e6 (50% of games), 1...c5 (50% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games).
What openings does Robin Schenkelaars play as White?
As White, Robin Schenkelaars's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Robin Schenkelaars play as Black?
As Black, Robin Schenkelaars most often plays: Slav Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Robin Schenkelaars's FIDE rating?
Robin Schenkelaars is currently rated 1,915 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,946 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Robin Schenkelaars played?
Our database contains 39 games by Robin Schenkelaars, covering Aug 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 6 draws, 23 losses (25.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Robin Schenkelaars?
39 games by Robin Schenkelaars 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.