Prepare against Romayn Brandsma
NLD · World #24,870 classical · FIDE ID 1054139
When preparing against Romayn Brandsma, expect 1.e4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 53 games by Romayn Brandsma, covering Jun 2017 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Romayn Brandsma's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Romayn Brandsma 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 | 2,019 | 2,019 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,992 | 1,992 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,889 | 1,889 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 19 | 16 | 18 | 35.8% |
| As White | 28 | 12 | 9 | 7 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 25 | 7 | 7 | 11 | 28.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Romayn Brandsma's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Romayn Brandsma's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 85.7% | 60.4% |
| d4 | 4 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 60.4% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Brandsma usually continues c3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Brandsma usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Brandsma usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Brandsma usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (25% of these games) — Brandsma usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 69.2% | 38.9% |
| d6 | 3 | 23.1% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Romayn Brandsma's chess games
All 53 games by Romayn Brandsma in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2017 - Sep 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: 19 wins, 16 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A36 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C56 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Colin Stolwijk | 2,290 | Oscar Romero Open Hoorns Kampioenschap 2026 | B12 |
| Aug 2026 | Laurens Schilstra | 2,209 | Oscar Romero Open Hoorns Kampioenschap 2026 | C16 |
| Mar 2019 | Nathan Weisman | 2,030 | Paris ChessMates 3rd | B22 |
| Dec 2018 | Ladislav Galvanek | 1,963 | 20th Litomysl Open | A47 |
| Mar 2019 | David Remenyik | 1,889 | Paris ChessMates 3rd | A46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NED U14 | 2018 | 18 | 9 | 1,699 |
| 8th Arber Open | 2019 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,100 |
| 20th Litomysl Open | 2019 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,098 |
| Oscar Romero Open Hoorns Kampioenschap 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 2,285 |
| Robinson Cup U14 | 2019 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,771 |
| Paris ChessMates 3rd | 2019 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,916 |
| 22nd Vlissingen HZ Open | 2018 | 3 | 1 | 1,969 |
| KNSB-competitie 2025/2026 - Ronde 9 | 2026 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,149 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Romayn Brandsma's chess games?
53 games by Romayn Brandsma, from Jun 2017 to Sep 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 Romayn Brandsma has played.
What does Romayn Brandsma play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Romayn Brandsma opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Romayn Brandsma answers 1...e5 (69% of games), 1...d6 (23% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Romayn Brandsma play as White?
As White, Romayn Brandsma's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (6 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Romayn Brandsma play as Black?
As Black, Romayn Brandsma most often plays: Italian Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Philidor (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Romayn Brandsma's FIDE rating?
Romayn Brandsma is currently rated 2,019 in classical chess, 1,992 in rapid and 1,889 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,019 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Romayn Brandsma played?
Our database contains 53 games by Romayn Brandsma, covering Jun 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 16 draws, 18 losses (35.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Romayn Brandsma?
53 games by Romayn Brandsma 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.