Prepare against Roel Goossens
FM · Belgium · World #2,094 classical · FIDE ID 208671
When preparing against Roel Goossens, expect 1.Nf3 in 42% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (61% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 78 games by Roel Goossens, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Roel Goossens's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Roel Goossens 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 | 2,377 | 2,377 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 24 | 32 | 22 | 30.8% |
| As White | 38 | 15 | 16 | 7 | 39.5% |
| As Black | 40 | 9 | 16 | 15 | 22.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Roel Goossens's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Roel Goossens's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 16 | 42.1% | 71.9% |
| d4 | 13 | 34.2% | 53.8% |
| e4 | 7 | 18.4% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 42% of White games, 71.9% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Goossens usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Goossens usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Goossens usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 34% of White games, 53.8% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Goossens usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Goossens usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Goossens usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 61.1% | 22.7% |
| c5 | 5 | 27.8% | 60.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 11.1% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 66.7% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 13.3% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
Roel Goossens's chess games
All 78 games by Roel Goossens in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 24 wins, 32 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A96 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2023 | Andrey Orlov | 2,503 | chT-BEL 2324 | A46 |
| Feb 2025 | Anvar Turdyev | 2,398 | chT-BEL 2024-25 | A07 |
| Apr 2026 | Rein Verstraeten | 2,340 | chT-BEL 2025-26 | E11 |
| Aug 2014 | Frank Erwich | 2,328 | 18th Vlissingen HZ Open | A14 |
| Aug 2014 | Peter J Sowray | 2,325 | 18th Vlissingen HZ Open | A41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-BEL 2324 | 2024 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,341 |
| 3rd Senica Open | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 2,101 |
| chT-BEL 2024-25 | 2025 | 8 | 4 | 2,382 |
| 18th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2014 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,329 |
| Roux CREC Open | 2009 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,108 |
| Leuven Open | 2019 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,217 |
| Le Touquet Open A | 2008 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,118 |
| Zwijndrecht Open | 2010 | 5 | 2 | 2,145 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Roel Goossens's chess games?
78 games by Roel Goossens, from Oct 2007 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 Roel Goossens has played.
What does Roel Goossens play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Roel Goossens opens with 1.Nf3 (42% of games), 1.d4 (34% of games), 1.e4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Roel Goossens answers 1...e5 (61% of games), 1...c5 (28% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games).
What openings does Roel Goossens play as White?
As White, Roel Goossens's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Catalan (4 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Roel Goossens play as Black?
As Black, Roel Goossens most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Roel Goossens's FIDE rating?
Roel Goossens is currently rated 2,377 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,377 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Roel Goossens played?
Our database contains 78 games by Roel Goossens, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 32 draws, 22 losses (30.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Roel Goossens?
78 games by Roel Goossens 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.