Prepare against Rudy Van Wessel
IM · NLD · World #2,662 classical · FIDE ID 1004395
When preparing against Rudy Van Wessel, expect 1.d4 in 54% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (66% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (56%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Slav Defense as Black, 28.6% over 35 games.
Our database contains 356 games by Rudy Van Wessel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rudy Van Wessel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rudy Van Wessel 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 | 2,352 | 2,414 | Apr 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,276 | 2,398 | Jun 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 356 | 154 | 98 | 104 | 43.3% |
| As White | 156 | 81 | 33 | 42 | 51.9% |
| As Black | 200 | 73 | 65 | 62 | 36.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rudy Van Wessel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rudy Van Wessel's side.
First moves as White (156 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 85 | 54.5% | 65.3% |
| e4 | 69 | 44.2% | 58.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 54% of White games, 65.3% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Wessel usually continues c4 (69.6% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Wessel usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Wessel usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 44% of White games, 58.0% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Wessel usually continues c3 (70.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Wessel usually continues f4 (72.2% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Wessel usually continues d4 (54.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 59 | 66.3% | 56.8% |
| c5 | 25 | 28.1% | 56.0% |
| d6 | 5 | 5.6% | 90.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 36 | 56.3% | 54.2% |
| Nf6 | 27 | 42.2% | 51.9% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
Rudy Van Wessel's chess games
All 356 games by Rudy Van Wessel in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 154 wins, 98 draws, 104 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 15 | 9/3/3 | 60.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 11 | 5/5/1 | 45.5% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| D02 | London System | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 35 | 10/14/11 | 28.6% |
| C83 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 13 | 3/6/4 | 23.1% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 12 | 2/6/4 | 16.7% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A14 | English Opening | 6 | 0/5/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2009 | Vitali Golod | 2,602 | 25th EU-Cup | D12 |
| Dec 2024 | Bo Cheng | 2,596 | Dutch League 2024-25 | D00 |
| May 2010 | Friso Nijboer | 2,567 | NED Cup | A48 |
| Sep 2025 | Casper Schoppen | 2,552 | Dutch League 2025-26 | D11 |
| Jul 2004 | Slavko Cicak | 2,534 | 27th Ghent Open | A21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Leiden SB | 2013 | 19 | 14.5 | 2,364 |
| Dieren Open | 1998 | 18 | 9 | 2,400 |
| Groningen Open | 1997 | 15 | 5.5 | 2,299 |
| 17th Hoogeveen Unive Open | 2013 | 9 | 6 | 2,353 |
| Lost Boys Open | 2002 | 9 | 5 | 2,393 |
| Ghent Open 28th | 2005 | 9 | 7 | 2,464 |
| chT-NED 9900 | 2000 | 9 | 4 | 2,355 |
| chT-NED 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 2,447 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rudy Van Wessel's chess games?
356 games by Rudy Van Wessel, from Apr 2003 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 Rudy Van Wessel has played.
What does Rudy Van Wessel play on the first move as White?
Across 156 games with White in our database, Rudy Van Wessel opens with 1.d4 (54% of games), 1.e4 (44% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rudy Van Wessel answers 1...e5 (66% of games), 1...c5 (28% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (56% of games), 1...Nf6 (42% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games).
What openings does Rudy Van Wessel play as White?
As White, Rudy Van Wessel's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (15 games, 60.0% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 156 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rudy Van Wessel play as Black?
As Black, Rudy Van Wessel most often plays: Slav Defense (35 games, 28.6% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Open (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Réti Opening (12 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 200 games.
What is Rudy Van Wessel's FIDE rating?
Rudy Van Wessel is currently rated 2,352 in classical chess and 2,276 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,414 (Apr 2017).
How many games has Rudy Van Wessel played?
Our database contains 356 games by Rudy Van Wessel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 154 wins, 98 draws, 104 losses (43.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rudy Van Wessel?
356 games by Rudy Van Wessel 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.