Prepare against Roderick Van Kempen
NLD · World #28,745 classical · FIDE ID 1019414
Our database contains 71 games by Roderick Van Kempen, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Roderick Van Kempen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Roderick Van Kempen 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 | 1,993 | 2,047 | Sep 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,007 | 2,009 | Jun 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,981 | 1,994 | Mar 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 15 | 26 | 30 | 21.1% |
| As White | 34 | 10 | 13 | 11 | 29.4% |
| As Black | 37 | 5 | 13 | 19 | 13.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 29 | 85.3% | 46.6% |
| d4 | 5 | 14.7% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 46.6% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Kempen usually continues c3 (64.3% score)
- …e5 (34% of these games) — Kempen usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Kempen usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 60.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Kempen usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 10 | 58.8% | 30.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 29.4% | 80.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 6 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 41.7% | 40.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
Roderick Van Kempen's chess games
All 71 games by Roderick Van Kempen in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 15 wins, 26 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C20 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A50 | French Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D13 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2016 | Jakub Stinka | 1,916 | 22nd Klatovy Open | B22 |
| Jul 2016 | Petr Kovar | 1,915 | 22nd Klatovy Open | B22 |
| Jul 2016 | Jaroslav Sysel | 1,879 | 22nd Klatovy Open | B22 |
| Jul 2016 | Zdenek Lhotsky | 1,853 | 22nd Klatovy Open | C12 |
| Jun 2008 | Kart Laan | 1,541 | ch-Leiden SB | C56 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hengelo U14 Open | 1998 | 18 | 7.5 | – |
| NED U16 Open | 1999 | 9 | 4 | – |
| 22nd Klatovy Open | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,063 |
| ch-NED U16 Open | 2000 | 9 | 4.5 | – |
| ch-Leiden SB | 2008 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,784 |
| Ile et Vilaine Open | 2017 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,739 |
| Haarlem Nova College Open | 2006 | 3 | 1 | 1,870 |
| Porto Open | 2015 | 2 | 0 | 1,856 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Roderick Van Kempen's chess games?
71 games by Roderick Van Kempen, from Oct 2005 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 Roderick Van Kempen has played.
What does Roderick Van Kempen play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Roderick Van Kempen opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Roderick Van Kempen answers 1...e6 (59% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (42% of games), 1...f5 (8% of games).
What openings does Roderick Van Kempen play as White?
As White, Roderick Van Kempen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Roderick Van Kempen play as Black?
As Black, Roderick Van Kempen most often plays: French Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Roderick Van Kempen's FIDE rating?
Roderick Van Kempen is currently rated 1,993 in classical chess, 2,007 in rapid and 1,981 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,047 (Sep 2016).
How many games has Roderick Van Kempen played?
Our database contains 71 games by Roderick Van Kempen, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 26 draws, 30 losses (21.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Roderick Van Kempen?
71 games by Roderick Van Kempen 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.