Prepare against Rogier Van Egmond
NLD · World #27,315 classical · FIDE ID 1002090
Our database contains 77 games by Rogier Van Egmond, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Rogier Van Egmond's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rogier Van Egmond 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 | 2,002 | 2,286 | Jul 2008 |
| Blitz | 2,013 | 2,017 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 17 | 23 | 37 | 22.1% |
| As White | 42 | 11 | 11 | 20 | 26.2% |
| As Black | 35 | 6 | 12 | 17 | 17.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rogier Van Egmond's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rogier Van Egmond's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 27 | 64.3% | 38.9% |
| c4 | 12 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 64% of White games, 38.9% score
- …Nf6 (70% of these games) — Egmond usually continues Nf3 (45.8% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Egmond usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Egmond usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 29% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Egmond usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Egmond usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Egmond usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 84.2% | 34.4% |
| e5 | 2 | 10.5% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 100.0% | 30.0% |
Rogier Van Egmond's chess games
All 77 games by Rogier Van Egmond in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 17 wins, 23 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A36 | English Opening | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D16 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D76 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Bojan Kurajica | 2,536 | 19th Benasque Open | D77 |
| Jan 1988 | Frans Andre Cuijpers | 2,420 | Hoogovens M-4K | D16 |
| Sep 1993 | Vitali Pesocki | 2,340 | 13th The Hague Open | B92 |
| Jan 1995 | Richard Duijn | 2,300 | chT-NED 9596 | B22 |
| Jan 1994 | Meindert Van der Linde | 2,260 | chT-NED 9495 | E15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2023 | 10 | 5 | 2,081 |
| Lost Boys Open | 2002 | 9 | 3 | 2,146 |
| chT-NED 9596 | 1995 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,177 |
| chT-NED 9495 | 1994 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,146 |
| 11th Leiden LCT Open A | 2017 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,262 |
| World Senior Teams +65 | 2025 | 6 | 1.5 | 2,009 |
| 19th Benasque Open | 1999 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,306 |
| 1st Haarlem Nova College Open | 2002 | 5 | 3 | 1,877 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rogier Van Egmond's chess games?
77 games by Rogier Van Egmond, from Apr 2003 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 Rogier Van Egmond has played.
What does Rogier Van Egmond play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Rogier Van Egmond opens with 1.d4 (64% of games), 1.c4 (29% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rogier Van Egmond answers 1...c5 (84% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Rogier Van Egmond play as White?
As White, Rogier Van Egmond's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rogier Van Egmond play as Black?
As Black, Rogier Van Egmond most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Rogier Van Egmond's FIDE rating?
Rogier Van Egmond is currently rated 2,002 in classical chess and 2,013 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,286 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Rogier Van Egmond played?
Our database contains 77 games by Rogier Van Egmond, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 23 draws, 37 losses (22.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rogier Van Egmond?
77 games by Rogier Van Egmond 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.