Prepare against Roland Verdonk
NLD · World #5,352 classical · FIDE ID 1002236
Our database contains 52 games by Roland Verdonk, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Roland Verdonk's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Roland Verdonk 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 | 2,264 | 2,328 | Jan 2010 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 12 | 21 | 19 | 23.1% |
| As White | 29 | 8 | 11 | 10 | 27.6% |
| As Black | 23 | 4 | 10 | 9 | 17.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Roland Verdonk's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Roland Verdonk's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 27 | 93.1% | 46.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 46.3% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Verdonk usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Verdonk usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Verdonk usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Verdonk usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 81.8% | 44.4% |
| g6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 35.7% |
Roland Verdonk's chess games
All 52 games by Roland Verdonk 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: 12 wins, 21 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D03 | Torre Attack | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E93 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E62 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Gary W Lane | 2,405 | chT-NED 9596 | B22 |
| Jan 1991 | Mark Van der Werf | 2,370 | Dieren Open | D03 |
| Nov 1993 | Arthur Van de Oudeweetering | 2,335 | 49th ch-NED sf | B22 |
| Jan 1995 | Rob Witt | 2,330 | chT-NED 9596 | D02 |
| Jan 1991 | Anton Van der Weij | 2,305 | Dieren Open | B53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49th ch-NED sf | 1993 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,438 |
| Purmerend A | 1993 | 9 | 3 | 2,272 |
| chTB-NED 9495 | 1994 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,127 |
| ch-NED 48 Semifinal | 1992 | 9 | 3 | 2,200 |
| chT-NED 9596 | 1995 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,292 |
| Dieren Open | 1991 | 8 | 5 | 2,402 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Roland Verdonk's chess games?
52 games by Roland Verdonk, 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 Roland Verdonk has played.
What does Roland Verdonk play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Roland Verdonk opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Roland Verdonk answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Roland Verdonk play as White?
As White, Roland Verdonk's most-played openings in our database are: Torre Attack (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Roland Verdonk play as Black?
As Black, Roland Verdonk most often plays: King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Roland Verdonk's FIDE rating?
Roland Verdonk is currently rated 2,264 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,328 (Jan 2010).
How many games has Roland Verdonk played?
Our database contains 52 games by Roland Verdonk, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 21 draws, 19 losses (23.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Roland Verdonk?
52 games by Roland Verdonk 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.