Prepare against Rudy Van Kemenade
United Kingdom · World #42,576 classical · FIDE ID 410942
Our database contains 833 games by Rudy Van Kemenade, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Rudy Van Kemenade's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rudy Van Kemenade 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 | 1,923 | 2,150 | Oct 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,000 | 2,058 | Feb 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,900 | 2,163 | Sep 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 833 | 302 | 180 | 351 | 36.3% |
| As White | 415 | 155 | 94 | 166 | 37.3% |
| As Black | 418 | 147 | 86 | 185 | 35.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rudy Van Kemenade's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rudy Van Kemenade's side.
First moves as White (415 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 247 | 59.5% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 104 | 25.1% | 45.2% |
| d4 | 50 | 12.0% | 51.0% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 2.9% | 37.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 60% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Kemenade usually continues Nf3 (52.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Kemenade usually continues Nf3 (38.8% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Kemenade usually continues d3 (53.2% score)
- 1.f4 — 25% of White games, 45.2% score
- …d5 (54% of these games) — Kemenade usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …Nf6 (12% of these games) — Kemenade usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Kemenade usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (208 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 171 | 82.2% | 49.4% |
| d6 | 30 | 14.4% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 1.9% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 1.4% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (131 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 92 | 70.2% | 38.6% |
| d6 | 19 | 14.5% | 60.5% |
| f5 | 13 | 9.9% | 26.9% |
| c5 | 5 | 3.8% | 20.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
Rudy Van Kemenade's chess games
All 833 games by Rudy Van Kemenade in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 302 wins, 180 draws, 351 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 102 | 38/16/48 | 37.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 42 | 15/13/14 | 35.7% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 31 | 13/7/11 | 41.9% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 24 | 9/9/6 | 37.5% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 19 | 7/3/9 | 36.8% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 15 | 4/2/9 | 26.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 123 | 47/30/46 | 38.2% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 41 | 14/6/21 | 34.1% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 21 | 5/3/13 | 23.8% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 19 | 7/7/5 | 36.8% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 19 | 7/3/9 | 36.8% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 19 | 9/3/7 | 47.4% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1991 | James C Howell | 2,445 | England | C42 |
| Jan 1996 | George S. Botterill | 2,360 | chT-CAN Friendship | B08 |
| Jul 2007 | Petr Marusenko | 2,321 | 4th South Wales Open | A03 |
| Oct 2002 | Michael Dougherty | 2,320 | 11th Monarch Assurance | A40 |
| Mar 2005 | Richard L Britton | 2,309 | Coventry Open | B52 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-WLS | 2013 | 41 | 20.5 | 2,075 |
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2024 | 28 | 13 | 2,007 |
| chT-EU Seniors | 2015 | 22 | 9 | 2,025 |
| South Wales New Year Open | 2020 | 19 | 11.5 | 2,016 |
| South Wales Autumn Open | 2019 | 15 | 8 | 1,933 |
| ch-WLS Seniors | 2022 | 15 | 10.5 | 1,945 |
| ch-WLS Seniors 2nd | 2016 | 13 | 7 | 1,949 |
| chT2-BCF 0304 (4NCL) | 2004 | 11 | 4 | 1,968 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rudy Van Kemenade's chess games?
833 games by Rudy Van Kemenade, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Rudy Van Kemenade has played.
What does Rudy Van Kemenade play on the first move as White?
Across 415 games with White in our database, Rudy Van Kemenade opens with 1.e4 (60% of games), 1.f4 (25% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rudy Van Kemenade answers 1...e5 (82% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...d6 (15% of games), 1...f5 (10% of games).
What openings does Rudy Van Kemenade play as White?
As White, Rudy Van Kemenade's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (102 games, 37.3% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (42 games, 35.7% win rate); King's Indian Attack (31 games, 41.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 415 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rudy Van Kemenade play as Black?
As Black, Rudy Van Kemenade most often plays: Petrov's Defense (123 games, 38.2% win rate); Budapest Defense (41 games, 34.1% win rate); Dutch Defense (21 games, 23.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 418 games.
What is Rudy Van Kemenade's FIDE rating?
Rudy Van Kemenade is currently rated 1,923 in classical chess, 2,000 in rapid and 1,900 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,150 (Oct 2003).
How many games has Rudy Van Kemenade played?
Our database contains 833 games by Rudy Van Kemenade, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 302 wins, 180 draws, 351 losses (36.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rudy Van Kemenade?
833 games by Rudy Van Kemenade 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.