Prepare against Ruben Hooghwerff
NLD · World #62,182 classical · FIDE ID 1021419
When preparing against Ruben Hooghwerff, expect 1.e4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (54% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 54 games by Ruben Hooghwerff, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ruben Hooghwerff's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ruben Hooghwerff 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 | 1,848 | 1,858 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,886 | 1,886 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 18 | 16 | 20 | 33.3% |
| As White | 26 | 12 | 8 | 6 | 46.2% |
| As Black | 28 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 21.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ruben Hooghwerff's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ruben Hooghwerff's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 73.1% | 57.9% |
| c4 | 7 | 26.9% | 71.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 73% of White games, 57.9% score
- …e5 (63% of these games) — Hooghwerff usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Hooghwerff usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Hooghwerff usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 27% of White games, 71.4% score
- …Nf6 (86% of these games) — Hooghwerff usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Hooghwerff usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 13 | 54.2% | 19.2% |
| e6 | 11 | 45.8% | 45.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 75.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 25.0% | 100.0% |
Ruben Hooghwerff's chess games
All 54 games by Ruben Hooghwerff in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 18 wins, 16 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C30 | Vienna Game | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A17 | English Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B71 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D88 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2005 | Guus Bollen | 1,807 | Hengelo U16 Open | A17 |
| Aug 2007 | Robert Van Rekom | 1,805 | Twente Young Master Open A | A23 |
| Aug 2007 | Jeroen Weggen | 1,700 | Twente Young Master Open A | E72 |
| Aug 2007 | Wim Zimmermann | 1,669 | Twente Young Master Open A | C42 |
| Aug 2005 | Judith Van Kerkhof | 1,296 | Hengelo U16 Open | A22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hengelo U14 Open | 2003 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,060 |
| Hengelo U16 Open | 2005 | 18 | 8.5 | 1,614 |
| Twente Young Master Open A | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 1,745 |
| ch-NED U12 | 2000 | 5 | 1.5 | – |
| Hengelo U12 Open | 2001 | 4 | 2.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ruben Hooghwerff's chess games?
54 games by Ruben Hooghwerff, from Oct 2006 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 Ruben Hooghwerff has played.
What does Ruben Hooghwerff play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Ruben Hooghwerff opens with 1.e4 (73% of games), 1.c4 (27% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ruben Hooghwerff answers 1...e5 (54% of games), 1...e6 (46% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Ruben Hooghwerff play as White?
As White, Ruben Hooghwerff's most-played openings in our database are: Vienna Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ruben Hooghwerff play as Black?
As Black, Ruben Hooghwerff most often plays: French: Exchange Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Ruben Hooghwerff's FIDE rating?
Ruben Hooghwerff is currently rated 1,848 in classical chess and 1,886 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,858 (Jun 2025).
How many games has Ruben Hooghwerff played?
Our database contains 54 games by Ruben Hooghwerff, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 16 draws, 20 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ruben Hooghwerff?
54 games by Ruben Hooghwerff 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.