Prepare against Ruud Van Meegen
FM · NLD · World #5,447 classical · FIDE ID 1034995
When preparing against Ruud Van Meegen, expect 1.e4 in 41% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (70%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as White, 33.3% over 21 games.
Our database contains 371 games by Ruud Van Meegen, covering Jul 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ruud Van Meegen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ruud Van Meegen 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 | 2,261 | 2,323 | May 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,204 | 2,267 | Sep 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,251 | 2,275 | May 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 371 | 115 | 122 | 134 | 31.0% |
| As White | 181 | 61 | 63 | 57 | 33.7% |
| As Black | 190 | 54 | 59 | 77 | 28.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ruud Van Meegen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ruud Van Meegen's side.
First moves as White (181 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 75 | 41.4% | 51.3% |
| Nf3 | 53 | 29.3% | 52.8% |
| d4 | 48 | 26.5% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 2.2% | 37.5% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 41% of White games, 51.3% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Meegen usually continues Nf3 (55.4% score)
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Meegen usually continues Nf3 (52.1% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Meegen usually continues d4 (55.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 29% of White games, 52.8% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Meegen usually continues g3 (39.3% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Meegen usually continues g3 (57.7% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Meegen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (105 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 53 | 50.5% | 55.7% |
| c6 | 38 | 36.2% | 46.1% |
| e5 | 13 | 12.4% | 61.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 33 | 70.2% | 31.8% |
| d5 | 10 | 21.3% | 55.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 6.4% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
Ruud Van Meegen's chess games
All 371 games by Ruud Van Meegen in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 115 wins, 122 draws, 134 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Réti Opening | 21 | 7/9/5 | 33.3% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 11 | 6/0/5 | 54.5% |
| A30 | English Opening | 11 | 4/7/0 | 36.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A49 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 7 | 0/6/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 16 | 7/2/7 | 43.8% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 13 | 7/1/5 | 53.8% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 12 | 1/3/8 | 8.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 9 | 1/6/2 | 11.1% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2018 | Roeland Pruijssers | 2,523 | 78th Leiden Noteboom Memorial | E92 |
| Dec 2022 | Valentin Buckels | 2,455 | 58th Groningen Open | D02 |
| Apr 2025 | JW De Jong | 2,425 | Dutch League 2024-25 | D02 |
| Jul 2017 | Willy Hendriks | 2,411 | Dieren Open | D01 |
| May 2024 | Arthur De Winter | 2,407 | 16th Maastricht Limburg | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dieren Open | 2018 | 33 | 11.5 | 2,150 |
| ch-NED U17 | 2012 | 25 | 13 | 1,954 |
| ch-NED U21 | 2015 | 21 | 11 | 2,079 |
| ch-NED U13 | 2008 | 18 | 10 | 1,507 |
| Hilversum Open | 2022 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,115 |
| 16th Maastricht Limburg | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,370 |
| chT-NED 2223 | 2023 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,326 |
| 53rd Groningen Open A | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,173 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ruud Van Meegen's chess games?
371 games by Ruud Van Meegen, from Jul 2009 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 Ruud Van Meegen has played.
What does Ruud Van Meegen play on the first move as White?
Across 181 games with White in our database, Ruud Van Meegen opens with 1.e4 (41% of games), 1.Nf3 (29% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ruud Van Meegen answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...c6 (36% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games).
What openings does Ruud Van Meegen play as White?
As White, Ruud Van Meegen's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (21 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 54.5% win rate); English Opening (11 games, 36.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 181 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ruud Van Meegen play as Black?
As Black, Ruud Van Meegen most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (13 games, 53.8% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (12 games, 8.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 190 games.
What is Ruud Van Meegen's FIDE rating?
Ruud Van Meegen is currently rated 2,261 in classical chess, 2,204 in rapid and 2,251 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,323 (May 2025).
How many games has Ruud Van Meegen played?
Our database contains 371 games by Ruud Van Meegen, covering Jul 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 115 wins, 122 draws, 134 losses (31.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ruud Van Meegen?
371 games by Ruud Van Meegen 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.