Prepare against Ron Nep
NLD · World #10,149 classical · FIDE ID 1008609
Our database contains 61 games by Ron Nep, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ron Nep's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ron Nep 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 | 2,167 | 2,342 | Apr 2003 |
| Blitz | 2,100 | 2,100 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 23 | 10 | 28 | 37.7% |
| As White | 30 | 12 | 3 | 15 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 31 | 11 | 7 | 13 | 35.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ron Nep's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ron Nep's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 22 | 73.3% | 40.9% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 26.7% | 56.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 73% of White games, 40.9% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Nep usually continues Nf3 (42.3% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Nep usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …b5 (5% of these games) — Nep usually continues a4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 27% of White games, 56.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Nep usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Nep usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Nep usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 16 | 84.2% | 46.9% |
| e6 | 2 | 10.5% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 100.0% | 35.0% |
Ron Nep's chess games
All 61 games by Ron Nep 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: 23 wins, 10 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D16 | Slav Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D16 | Slav Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Bishop's Opening: Boden-Kieseritzky Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2000 | Friso Nijboer | 2,537 | Lost Boys Open | B12 |
| Aug 2000 | Karel Van der Weide | 2,467 | Lost Boys Open | E61 |
| Aug 2000 | Venkat Saravanan | 2,412 | Lost Boys Open | E97 |
| Jan 2002 | Masha Klinova | 2,407 | Corus C | B17 |
| Aug 2000 | Thandalam Shanmugam Ravi | 2,385 | Lost Boys Open | B14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lost Boys Open | 2001 | 18 | 9 | 2,368 |
| chT-NED 9596 | 1995 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,124 |
| Corus C | 2002 | 9 | 2 | 2,229 |
| 9th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2005 | 8 | 5 | 2,247 |
| 24th Aegean Open | 2001 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,425 |
| chTB-NED 9495 | 1994 | 8 | 3 | 2,225 |
| Dieren Simul | 2003 | 1 | 0 | 2,057 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ron Nep's chess games?
61 games by Ron Nep, 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 Ron Nep has played.
What does Ron Nep play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Ron Nep opens with 1.d4 (73% of games), 1.Nf3 (27% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ron Nep answers 1...c6 (84% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Ron Nep play as White?
As White, Ron Nep's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ron Nep play as Black?
As Black, Ron Nep most often plays: Slav Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Ron Nep's FIDE rating?
Ron Nep is currently rated 2,167 in classical chess and 2,100 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,342 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Ron Nep played?
Our database contains 61 games by Ron Nep, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 10 draws, 28 losses (37.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ron Nep?
61 games by Ron Nep 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.