Prepare against Rudolf Meessen
FM · Belgium · World #6,386 classical · FIDE ID 202029
When preparing against Rudolf Meessen, expect 1.d4 in 81% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (59% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation as White, 20.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 879 games by Rudolf Meessen, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Rudolf Meessen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rudolf Meessen 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 | 2,238 | 2,340 | Mar 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,231 | 2,278 | Sep 2014 |
| Blitz | 2,241 | 2,306 | Nov 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 879 | 304 | 213 | 362 | 34.6% |
| As White | 433 | 158 | 106 | 169 | 36.5% |
| As Black | 446 | 146 | 107 | 193 | 32.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rudolf Meessen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rudolf Meessen's side.
First moves as White (433 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 349 | 80.6% | 49.3% |
| e4 | 73 | 16.9% | 48.6% |
| c4 | 8 | 1.8% | 37.5% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 0.5% | 25.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 81% of White games, 49.3% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Meessen usually continues c4 (51.0% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Meessen usually continues Nc3 (56.6% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Meessen usually continues e4 (31.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 17% of White games, 48.6% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Meessen usually continues Nf3 (61.8% score)
- …e6 (26% of these games) — Meessen usually continues d4 (44.7% score)
- …c5 (23% of these games) — Meessen usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (217 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 128 | 59.0% | 42.6% |
| c5 | 30 | 13.8% | 48.3% |
| d6 | 25 | 11.5% | 36.0% |
| e5 | 13 | 6.0% | 46.2% |
| g6 | 9 | 4.1% | 44.4% |
| c6 | 6 | 2.8% | 58.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (150 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 75 | 50.0% | 47.3% |
| e6 | 33 | 22.0% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 17 | 11.3% | 64.7% |
| d6 | 15 | 10.0% | 53.3% |
| f5 | 6 | 4.0% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 4 | 2.7% | 37.5% |
Rudolf Meessen's chess games
All 879 games by Rudolf Meessen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 304 wins, 213 draws, 362 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 85 | 23/28/34 | 27.1% |
| D70 | Indian Defense | 27 | 12/6/9 | 44.4% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 26 | 7/5/14 | 26.9% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 19 | 8/6/5 | 42.1% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 18 | 7/5/6 | 38.9% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 17 | 6/8/3 | 35.3% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 15 | 3/3/9 | 20.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 13 | 6/1/6 | 46.2% |
| D00 | London System | 13 | 1/3/9 | 7.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A41 | Modern Defense | 37 | 17/8/12 | 45.9% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 35 | 10/3/22 | 28.6% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 35 | 12/6/17 | 34.3% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 33 | 10/10/13 | 30.3% |
| A96 | Horwitz Defense | 30 | 6/8/16 | 20.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 26 | 6/9/11 | 23.1% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 24 | 5/8/11 | 20.8% |
| A10 | English Opening | 14 | 4/3/7 | 28.6% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2019 | Jesper Sondergaard Thybo | 2,574 | Bundesliga 1920 | A90 |
| Jul 2022 | Ilja Zaragatski | 2,515 | Bundesliga 2021-22 | D00 |
| Sep 1996 | Raj Tischbierek | 2,500 | EU-Cup 12th Group 4 | B70 |
| Jan 1996 | Ventzislav Inkiov | 2,500 | Eupen Open | D36 |
| Apr 2001 | David2 Gross | 2,484 | Bundesliga 2000-01 | E31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BEL | 2020 | 94 | 32.5 | 2,234 |
| Eupen | 2018 | 36 | 11 | 2,192 |
| Eupen SVDB | 2008 | 18 | 7.5 | 2,312 |
| Olympiad-33 | 1998 | 13 | 6 | 2,317 |
| ch-BEL Class A | 1987 | 13 | 10 | 2,485 |
| ch-EU U21 | 1989 | 13 | 6 | 2,347 |
| Bundesliga 1920 | 2021 | 12 | 2.5 | 2,234 |
| Bundesliga 2000-01 | 2001 | 12 | 4 | 2,339 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Christian Braun (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rudolf Meessen's chess games?
879 games by Rudolf Meessen, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Rudolf Meessen has played.
What does Rudolf Meessen play on the first move as White?
Across 433 games with White in our database, Rudolf Meessen opens with 1.d4 (81% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rudolf Meessen answers 1...e6 (59% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games), 1...d6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games).
What openings does Rudolf Meessen play as White?
As White, Rudolf Meessen's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (85 games, 27.1% win rate); Indian Defense (27 games, 44.4% win rate); Slav Defense (26 games, 26.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 433 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rudolf Meessen play as Black?
As Black, Rudolf Meessen most often plays: Modern Defense (37 games, 45.9% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (35 games, 28.6% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (35 games, 34.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 446 games.
What is Rudolf Meessen's FIDE rating?
Rudolf Meessen is currently rated 2,238 in classical chess, 2,231 in rapid and 2,241 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,340 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Rudolf Meessen played?
Our database contains 879 games by Rudolf Meessen, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 304 wins, 213 draws, 362 losses (34.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rudolf Meessen?
879 games by Rudolf Meessen 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.