Prepare against Rurik Van Opstal
CM · CUR · World #31,498 classical · FIDE ID 7502621
When preparing against Rurik Van Opstal, expect 1.e4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (50%).
Our database contains 52 games by Rurik Van Opstal, covering Jul 2023 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rurik Van Opstal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rurik Van Opstal 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 | 1,977 | 2,021 | Dec 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,037 | 2,037 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 24 | 13 | 15 | 46.2% |
| As White | 28 | 15 | 6 | 7 | 53.6% |
| As Black | 24 | 9 | 7 | 8 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rurik Van Opstal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rurik Van Opstal's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 85.7% | 62.5% |
| d4 | 3 | 10.7% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 62.5% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Opstal usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Opstal usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Opstal usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Opstal usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Opstal usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 69.2% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 30.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 3 | 50.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
Rurik Van Opstal's chess games
All 52 games by Rurik Van Opstal in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2023 - 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: 24 wins, 13 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A86 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | Weldu Gebru Lilay | 1,977 | Olympiad-45 | B32 |
| Sep 2024 | Nurdin Hassuji | 1,847 | Olympiad-45 | B76 |
| Sep 2024 | Hashem Hussain | 1,807 | Olympiad-45 | B06 |
| Sep 2024 | Badjoiri Abdelaziz Bokhit | 1,778 | Olympiad-45 | B50 |
| Sep 2024 | Avian Pride | 1,743 | Olympiad-45 | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Den Bosch Open | 1993 | 11 | 5.5 | – |
| Olympiad-45 | 2024 | 11 | 7 | 2,078 |
| ch-NED U18 | 1992 | 9 | 5 | – |
| ch-NED U16 | 1994 | 9 | 6 | – |
| Rosmalen BK Open | 1993 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,506 |
| Hengelo U16 Open | 1993 | 4 | 3 | – |
| Amsterdam Chess Open 2025 | 2025 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,927 |
| Hengelo Open C | 1992 | 1 | 0 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rurik Van Opstal's chess games?
52 games by Rurik Van Opstal, from Jul 2023 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 Rurik Van Opstal has played.
What does Rurik Van Opstal play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Rurik Van Opstal opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rurik Van Opstal answers 1...c5 (69% of games), 1...Nf6 (31% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (50% of games).
What openings does Rurik Van Opstal play as White?
As White, Rurik Van Opstal's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rurik Van Opstal play as Black?
As Black, Rurik Van Opstal most often plays: Alekhine Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Rurik Van Opstal's FIDE rating?
Rurik Van Opstal is currently rated 1,977 in classical chess and 2,037 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,021 (Dec 2024).
How many games has Rurik Van Opstal played?
Our database contains 52 games by Rurik Van Opstal, covering Jul 2023 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 13 draws, 15 losses (46.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rurik Van Opstal?
52 games by Rurik Van Opstal 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.