Prepare against Ruben Slagter
NLD · World #16,824 classical · FIDE ID 1002180
Our database contains 88 games by Ruben Slagter, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ruben Slagter's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ruben Slagter 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 | 2,086 | 2,096 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 33 | 25 | 30 | 37.5% |
| As White | 43 | 18 | 16 | 9 | 41.9% |
| As Black | 45 | 15 | 9 | 21 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ruben Slagter's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ruben Slagter's side.
First moves as White (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 39 | 90.7% | 57.7% |
| b3 | 4 | 9.3% | 87.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 57.7% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Slagter usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Slagter usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Slagter usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- 1.b3 — 9% of White games, 87.5% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Slagter usually continues Bb2 (87.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 37 | 92.5% | 43.2% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 7.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Ruben Slagter's chess games
All 88 games by Ruben Slagter in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 33 wins, 25 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A03 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B42 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B34 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2008 | Gildas Goldsztejn | 2,415 | 5th Vandoeuvre Open | B38 |
| Dec 2008 | Harald Groetz | 2,376 | 5th Vandoeuvre Open | B20 |
| Aug 2010 | Jan Joris Groenewold | 2,189 | Groningen Atlantis B | B00 |
| Apr 2008 | Bas Van Opheusden | 2,169 | ch-NED U21 | B99 |
| Apr 2008 | Mark Haast | 2,125 | ch-NED U21 | B37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hengelo U14 Open | 2005 | 13 | 7.5 | 1,647 |
| Groningen Harmonie Open B | 2007 | 11 | 6 | 2,089 |
| ch-NED U17 | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 1,868 |
| ch-NED U12 | 2003 | 9 | 4.5 | – |
| Groningen Atlantis B | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 2,137 |
| ch-NED U21 | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 2,121 |
| Groningen Open A | 2006 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,879 |
| 57th Groningen Open B | 2019 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,096 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ruben Slagter's chess games?
88 games by Ruben Slagter, from Jul 2007 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 Slagter has played.
What does Ruben Slagter play on the first move as White?
Across 43 games with White in our database, Ruben Slagter opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.b3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ruben Slagter answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Ruben Slagter play as White?
As White, Ruben Slagter's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 43 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ruben Slagter play as Black?
As Black, Ruben Slagter most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 45 games.
What is Ruben Slagter's FIDE rating?
Ruben Slagter is currently rated 2,086 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,096 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Ruben Slagter played?
Our database contains 88 games by Ruben Slagter, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 25 draws, 30 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ruben Slagter?
88 games by Ruben Slagter 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.