Prepare against Ronald Van der Veen
NLD · World #43,130 classical · FIDE ID 1011740
Our database contains 75 games by Ronald Van der Veen, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ronald Van der Veen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ronald Van der Veen 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 | 1,921 | 2,040 | May 2011 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 14 | 12 | 49 | 18.7% |
| As White | 38 | 8 | 3 | 27 | 21.1% |
| As Black | 37 | 6 | 9 | 22 | 16.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 29 | 76.3% | 25.9% |
| e4 | 8 | 21.1% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 76% of White games, 25.9% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Veen usually continues c4 (31.8% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Veen usually continues c4 (11.1% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Veen usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 21% of White games, 25.0% score
- …e6 (38% of these games) — Veen usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Veen usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Veen usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 18 | 72.0% | 13.9% |
| d5 | 6 | 24.0% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 75.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Ronald Van der Veen's chess games
All 75 games by Ronald Van der Veen in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 14 wins, 12 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A20 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E65 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E01 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| A07 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2023 | Adalberto Villavicencio Martinez | 2,240 | 5th San Cristobal de La Laguna Open | B13 |
| Jul 2011 | Francisco Javier Losada Carrera | 2,231 | 34th Barbera del Valles Open | A43 |
| Jul 2015 | Damian Balinski | 2,201 | Hamburg St Pauli Open A | E11 |
| Jan 2004 | Stefan Koth | 2,190 | 10th Plzen Open A | D15 |
| Aug 2018 | Miguel Puga Sanchez | 2,109 | 6th Pontevedra Open A | E90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th Plzen Open A | 2004 | 9 | 3 | 1,918 |
| 6th Pontevedra Open A | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 2,009 |
| 34th Barbera del Valles Open | 2011 | 8 | 2 | 1,975 |
| Warsaw Najdorf Memorial Open A | 2024 | 8 | 0.5 | 1,685 |
| Wroclaw Open | 2017 | 8 | 3 | 1,845 |
| 6th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2002 | 6 | 1.5 | 2,012 |
| Hamburg St Pauli Open A | 2015 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,103 |
| 22nd Heart of Finland Open | 2012 | 5 | 1 | 1,821 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ronald Van der Veen's chess games?
75 games by Ronald Van der Veen, from Oct 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 Ronald Van der Veen has played.
What does Ronald Van der Veen play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Ronald Van der Veen opens with 1.d4 (76% of games), 1.e4 (21% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ronald Van der Veen answers 1...c6 (72% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...c6 (25% of games).
What openings does Ronald Van der Veen play as White?
As White, Ronald Van der Veen's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ronald Van der Veen play as Black?
As Black, Ronald Van der Veen most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Ronald Van der Veen's FIDE rating?
Ronald Van der Veen is currently rated 1,921 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,040 (May 2011).
How many games has Ronald Van der Veen played?
Our database contains 75 games by Ronald Van der Veen, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 12 draws, 49 losses (18.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ronald Van der Veen?
75 games by Ronald Van der Veen 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.