Prepare against Rudi Van Gool
NLD · World #12,080 classical · FIDE ID 1018930
Our database contains 48 games by Rudi Van Gool, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rudi Van Gool's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rudi Van Gool 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 | 2,140 | 2,269 | Mar 2010 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 14 | 22 | 12 | 29.2% |
| As White | 23 | 7 | 11 | 5 | 30.4% |
| As Black | 25 | 7 | 11 | 7 | 28.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rudi Van Gool's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rudi Van Gool's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 78.3% | 55.6% |
| e4 | 3 | 13.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 78% of White games, 55.6% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Gool usually continues Nf3 (38.9% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Gool usually continues c4 (90.0% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Gool usually continues d5 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 13% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Gool usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Gool usually continues e5 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Gool usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 10 | 90.9% | 55.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 3 | 60.0% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Rudi Van Gool's chess games
All 48 games by Rudi Van Gool in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2008 - 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, 22 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D23 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A87 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E15 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2008 | Joost Michielsen | 2,314 | NRW Class1 0708 | A48 |
| Jan 2009 | Gunter Deleyn | 2,296 | NRW Class2 0809 | A21 |
| Jan 1997 | Werner Nautsch | 2,295 | Oberliga NRW 9697 I | D18 |
| Jan 1993 | Pieter W Van Voorthuijsen | 2,290 | Eindhoven tt | B07 |
| Mar 2010 | Hendrik Seegers | 2,241 | NRW Class1 0910 | E09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NRW Class1 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 2,223 |
| NRW Class2 0809 | 2009 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,382 |
| NRW Class1 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,265 |
| NRW Class1 0910 | 2010 | 7 | 2 | 2,116 |
| ch-LiSB | 1999 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,147 |
| Venlo VSV 75 A3 | 2000 | 3 | 2 | 2,381 |
| Oberliga NRW 9697 I | 1997 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,470 |
| Eindhoven tt | 1993 | 1 | 1 | 2,690 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rudi Van Gool's chess games?
48 games by Rudi Van Gool, from Jan 2008 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 Rudi Van Gool has played.
What does Rudi Van Gool play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Rudi Van Gool opens with 1.d4 (78% of games), 1.e4 (13% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rudi Van Gool answers 1...e6 (91% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (60% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Rudi Van Gool play as White?
As White, Rudi Van Gool's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rudi Van Gool play as Black?
As Black, Rudi Van Gool most often plays: Dutch Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening: Dutch Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Rudi Van Gool's FIDE rating?
Rudi Van Gool is currently rated 2,140 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,269 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Rudi Van Gool played?
Our database contains 48 games by Rudi Van Gool, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 22 draws, 12 losses (29.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rudi Van Gool?
48 games by Rudi Van Gool 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.