Prepare against Rogier Van Arkel
CM · NLD · World #7,170 classical · FIDE ID 1004450
Our database contains 121 games by Rogier Van Arkel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rogier Van Arkel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rogier Van Arkel 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 | 2,221 | 2,235 | Oct 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,136 | 2,253 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 121 | 33 | 27 | 60 | 27.3% |
| As White | 60 | 20 | 14 | 25 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 61 | 13 | 13 | 35 | 21.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rogier Van Arkel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rogier Van Arkel's side.
First moves as White (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 53 | 88.3% | 44.3% |
| Nc3 | 4 | 6.7% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 3 | 5.0% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 44.3% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Arkel usually continues Nf3 (52.6% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Arkel usually continues Nc3 (55.0% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Arkel usually continues d4 (42.9% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 7% of White games, 75.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Arkel usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Arkel usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Arkel usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 26 | 92.9% | 30.8% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 72.7% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 22.7% | 80.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
Rogier Van Arkel's chess games
All 121 games by Rogier Van Arkel in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 33 wins, 27 draws, 60 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C29 | Vienna Game | 10 | 4/2/3 | 40.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 3/3/9 | 20.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A16 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2003 | Adam Szeberenyi | 2,392 | Internet Section 16-A | B52 |
| Mar 2026 | Eric Rosen | 2,377 | Titled Tue | C00 |
| Sep 2023 | Peter Lombaers | 2,372 | ch-NED Blitz Final | B52 |
| May 2000 | Paul Boersma | 2,331 | chT-NED 9900 | B25 |
| May 2003 | John Van Baarle | 2,276 | chT-NED 0203 | E12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,342 |
| Rotterdam Blitz Final AB | 2024 | 11 | 2.5 | 2,114 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 10 | 5 | 2,127 |
| ch-NED Blitz Final | 2023 | 10 | 2 | 2,222 |
| ch-NED U18 | 1992 | 9 | 4 | – |
| Internet Section 16-A | 2003 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,395 |
| chT-NED 9697 | 1996 | 9 | 5 | 2,391 |
| ch-NED U20 | 1993 | 8 | 3 | 2,225 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rogier Van Arkel's chess games?
121 games by Rogier Van Arkel, from Apr 2003 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 Rogier Van Arkel has played.
What does Rogier Van Arkel play on the first move as White?
Across 60 games with White in our database, Rogier Van Arkel opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.Nc3 (7% of games), 1.b3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rogier Van Arkel answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...e6 (23% of games), 1...f5 (5% of games).
What openings does Rogier Van Arkel play as White?
As White, Rogier Van Arkel's most-played openings in our database are: Vienna Game (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 60 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rogier Van Arkel play as Black?
As Black, Rogier Van Arkel most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (15 games, 20.0% win rate); Budapest Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 61 games.
What is Rogier Van Arkel's FIDE rating?
Rogier Van Arkel is currently rated 2,221 in classical chess and 2,136 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,235 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Rogier Van Arkel played?
Our database contains 121 games by Rogier Van Arkel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 27 draws, 60 losses (27.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rogier Van Arkel?
121 games by Rogier Van Arkel 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.