Prepare against Roy Schoemans
Belgium · World #8,189 classical · FIDE ID 202800
When preparing against Roy Schoemans, expect 1.e4 in 45% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (30% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (56%).
Our database contains 79 games by Roy Schoemans, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Roy Schoemans's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Roy Schoemans 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 | 2,201 | 2,267 | Feb 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,234 | 2,274 | Feb 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,208 | 2,250 | Dec 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 38 | 30 | 11 | 48.1% |
| As White | 40 | 22 | 11 | 7 | 55.0% |
| As Black | 39 | 16 | 19 | 4 | 41.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Roy Schoemans's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Roy Schoemans's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 45.0% | 66.7% |
| d4 | 18 | 45.0% | 63.9% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.5% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 45% of White games, 66.7% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Schoemans usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Schoemans usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Schoemans usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 45% of White games, 63.9% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Schoemans usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Schoemans usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Schoemans usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 7 | 30.4% | 71.4% |
| c5 | 6 | 26.1% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 21.7% | 60.0% |
| Nc6 | 4 | 17.4% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 55.6% | 60.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
Roy Schoemans's chess games
All 79 games by Roy Schoemans in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 38 wins, 30 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2002 | Ruud Janssen | 2,468 | 22nd Lommel Summer Open | B56 |
| Jul 2012 | Wouter Ghyselen | 2,118 | ch-BEL Open | B22 |
| Jul 2004 | Philippe Da Ces | 2,084 | ch-BEL Open B | B24 |
| Jul 2006 | Francois Van Lishout | 2,054 | ch-BEL Open | B00 |
| Jul 2006 | Michel Laurent | 2,044 | ch-BEL Open | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BEL Open | 2012 | 16 | 11.5 | 2,235 |
| Wch U12 | 1994 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,151 |
| ch-BEL U16 | 1998 | 9 | 5 | – |
| ch-BEL Open B | 2004 | 8 | 5 | 2,162 |
| 19th Lommel Summer Open | 1999 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,548 |
| ch-BEL U14 | 1997 | 6 | 3.5 | – |
| ch-Flandern U16 | 1996 | 6 | 4.5 | – |
| Lommel Summer Open 20th | 2000 | 6 | 5 | 2,149 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Roy Schoemans's chess games?
79 games by Roy Schoemans, from Jul 2004 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 Roy Schoemans has played.
What does Roy Schoemans play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Roy Schoemans opens with 1.e4 (45% of games), 1.d4 (45% of games), 1.Nc3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Roy Schoemans answers 1...c6 (30% of games), 1...c5 (26% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (56% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...Nc6 (11% of games).
What openings does Roy Schoemans play as White?
As White, Roy Schoemans's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Roy Schoemans play as Black?
As Black, Roy Schoemans most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Roy Schoemans's FIDE rating?
Roy Schoemans is currently rated 2,201 in classical chess, 2,234 in rapid and 2,208 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,267 (Feb 2017).
How many games has Roy Schoemans played?
Our database contains 79 games by Roy Schoemans, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 30 draws, 11 losses (48.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Roy Schoemans?
79 games by Roy Schoemans 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.