Prepare against Rolf Dijksterhuis
NLD · World #54,351 classical · FIDE ID 1006452
Our database contains 152 games by Rolf Dijksterhuis, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rolf Dijksterhuis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rolf Dijksterhuis 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 | 1,876 | 2,128 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,952 | 1,957 | May 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,871 | 1,922 | Oct 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 152 | 39 | 61 | 52 | 25.7% |
| As White | 76 | 19 | 32 | 25 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 76 | 20 | 29 | 27 | 26.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rolf Dijksterhuis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rolf Dijksterhuis's side.
First moves as White (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 58 | 76.3% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 17 | 22.4% | 32.4% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Dijksterhuis usually continues Nf3 (43.5% score)
- …e6 (28% of these games) — Dijksterhuis usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Dijksterhuis usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 22% of White games, 32.4% score
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Dijksterhuis usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Dijksterhuis usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d6 (18% of these games) — Dijksterhuis usually continues e4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 21 | 67.7% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 9 | 29.0% | 27.8% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 19 | 86.4% | 42.1% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 13.6% | 66.7% |
Rolf Dijksterhuis's chess games
All 152 games by Rolf Dijksterhuis 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: 39 wins, 61 draws, 52 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Philidor | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Scotch Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 14 | 2/9/3 | 14.3% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2006 | Tom Piceu | 2,353 | 29th Ghent Open | D52 |
| Oct 2010 | David Browing | 2,270 | Guernsey Open | A01 |
| Oct 2014 | Rowan M Brown | 2,195 | 40th Guernsey Open | E61 |
| Oct 2008 | Oliver A Jackson | 2,182 | 34th Guernsey Open | B23 |
| Oct 2006 | Kevin J Thurlow | 2,140 | 32nd Guernsey Open | B48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guernsey Open | 2013 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,014 |
| 32nd Guernsey Open | 2006 | 7 | 4 | 2,251 |
| 48th Guernsey Open | 2024 | 7 | 4 | 2,057 |
| 34th Guernsey Open | 2008 | 7 | 3 | 2,139 |
| 35th Guernsey Open | 2009 | 7 | 3 | 1,993 |
| 37th Guernsey Open | 2011 | 7 | 4 | 2,083 |
| 27th Guernsey Open | 2001 | 7 | 4 | 2,277 |
| 41st Guernsey Open | 2015 | 7 | 3 | 1,878 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rolf Dijksterhuis's chess games?
152 games by Rolf Dijksterhuis, 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 Rolf Dijksterhuis has played.
What does Rolf Dijksterhuis play on the first move as White?
Across 76 games with White in our database, Rolf Dijksterhuis opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rolf Dijksterhuis answers 1...c5 (68% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (86% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Rolf Dijksterhuis play as White?
As White, Rolf Dijksterhuis's most-played openings in our database are: French: Winawer Variation (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (5 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 76 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rolf Dijksterhuis play as Black?
As Black, Rolf Dijksterhuis most often plays: Slav Defense (14 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Petrov's Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 76 games.
What is Rolf Dijksterhuis's FIDE rating?
Rolf Dijksterhuis is currently rated 1,876 in classical chess, 1,952 in rapid and 1,871 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,128 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Rolf Dijksterhuis played?
Our database contains 152 games by Rolf Dijksterhuis, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 61 draws, 52 losses (25.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rolf Dijksterhuis?
152 games by Rolf Dijksterhuis 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.