Prepare against Ronald Kamps
NLD · World #103,540 classical · FIDE ID 1037595
When preparing against Ronald Kamps, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (53%).
Our database contains 67 games by Ronald Kamps, covering Nov 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ronald Kamps's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ronald Kamps 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 | 1,719 | 1,821 | Jan 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,861 | 1,861 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 23 | 13 | 31 | 34.3% |
| As White | 31 | 7 | 8 | 16 | 22.6% |
| As Black | 36 | 16 | 5 | 15 | 44.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ronald Kamps's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ronald Kamps's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 29 | 93.5% | 36.2% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 6.5% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 36.2% score
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Kamps usually continues Nf3 (28.6% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Kamps usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Kamps usually continues d4 (30.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Kamps usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Kamps usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 62.5% | 45.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 53.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 40.0% | 75.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Ronald Kamps's chess games
All 67 games by Ronald Kamps in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2011 - 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, 13 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B98 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C37 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A49 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1991 | Gerard J Kool | 2,260 | Haarlem ACCOM Open | B83 |
| Oct 2010 | Jozef Czarnik | 2,020 | 21st Goch Open | C13 |
| Oct 2010 | Stefan Herms | 1,931 | 21st Goch Open | C10 |
| Oct 2010 | Raj Bakshi | 1,816 | 21st Goch Open | A16 |
| Oct 2009 | Sven Hendriks | 1,478 | 20th Goch Open | B21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haarlem ACCOM Open 2 | 1990 | 25 | 12 | – |
| Alkmaar ACCOM Open | 1993 | 19 | 6.5 | – |
| 22nd Goch Open | 2011 | 7 | 3 | 1,571 |
| 21st Goch Open | 2010 | 7 | 4 | 1,983 |
| 20th Goch Open | 2009 | 7 | 3 | 1,761 |
| Tapijtgigang Alkmaars Schaakkampioenschap 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,481 |
| Haarlem ACCOM Open | 1991 | 1 | 1 | 2,660 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ronald Kamps's chess games?
67 games by Ronald Kamps, from Nov 2011 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 Ronald Kamps has played.
What does Ronald Kamps play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Ronald Kamps opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ronald Kamps answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (53% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games), 1...b6 (7% of games).
What openings does Ronald Kamps play as White?
As White, Ronald Kamps's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ronald Kamps play as Black?
As Black, Ronald Kamps most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Ronald Kamps's FIDE rating?
Ronald Kamps is currently rated 1,719 in classical chess, 1,861 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,821 (Jan 2012).
How many games has Ronald Kamps played?
Our database contains 67 games by Ronald Kamps, covering Nov 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 13 draws, 31 losses (34.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ronald Kamps?
67 games by Ronald Kamps 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.