Prepare against Roland Van Keeken
NLD · World #20,470 classical · FIDE ID 1027220
Our database contains 33 games by Roland Van Keeken, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Roland Van Keeken's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Roland Van Keeken 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 | 2,053 | 2,053 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 14 | 5 | 14 | 42.4% |
| As White | 14 | 3 | 2 | 9 | 21.4% |
| As Black | 19 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 57.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Roland Van Keeken's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Roland Van Keeken's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 100.0% | 28.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 28.6% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Keeken usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Keeken usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Keeken usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 82.4% | 67.9% |
| e5 | 3 | 17.6% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 100.0% | 100.0% |
Roland Van Keeken's chess games
All 33 games by Roland Van Keeken in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 14 wins, 5 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B98 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C59 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2005 | Guus Bollen | 1,807 | Hengelo U16 Open | D94 |
| Aug 2005 | Koen Haast | 1,758 | Hengelo U16 Open | D80 |
| Aug 2007 | Michel Kerkhof | 1,700 | Twente Young Master Open A | B97 |
| Aug 2007 | Roland Van Vliembergen | 1,673 | Twente Young Master Open A | B23 |
| Aug 2005 | Nico Sanning | 1,442 | Hengelo U16 Open | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hengelo U16 Open | 2005 | 9 | 5 | 1,767 |
| ch-NED U12 | 2002 | 9 | 5 | – |
| Hengelo U14 Open | 2004 | 7 | 3 | – |
| Twente Young Master Open A | 2007 | 7 | 3 | 1,761 |
| Dieren Open reserve C | 2005 | 1 | 0.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Roland Van Keeken's chess games?
33 games by Roland Van Keeken, from Oct 2008 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 Roland Van Keeken has played.
What does Roland Van Keeken play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Roland Van Keeken opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Roland Van Keeken answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Roland Van Keeken play as White?
As White, Roland Van Keeken's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game: Classical Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Roland Van Keeken play as Black?
As Black, Roland Van Keeken most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Roland Van Keeken's FIDE rating?
Roland Van Keeken is currently rated 2,053 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,053 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Roland Van Keeken played?
Our database contains 33 games by Roland Van Keeken, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 5 draws, 14 losses (42.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Roland Van Keeken?
33 games by Roland Van Keeken 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.