Prepare against Sarah Van Rooden
NLD · World #86,840 classical · FIDE ID 1046144
When preparing against Sarah Van Rooden, expect 1.e4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (47% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 39 games by Sarah Van Rooden, covering Aug 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sarah Van Rooden's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sarah Van Rooden 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 | 1,768 | 1,783 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 19 | 6 | 14 | 48.7% |
| As White | 18 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 38.9% |
| As Black | 21 | 12 | 2 | 7 | 57.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sarah Van Rooden's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sarah Van Rooden's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 77.8% | 53.6% |
| d4 | 4 | 22.2% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 78% of White games, 53.6% score
- …e5 (79% of these games) — Rooden usually continues Nf3 (68.2% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Rooden usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Rooden usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 22% of White games, 37.5% score
- …d5 (75% of these games) — Rooden usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Rooden usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 47.4% | 38.9% |
| e5 | 9 | 47.4% | 77.8% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 1 | 50.0% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 50.0% | 100.0% |
Sarah Van Rooden's chess games
All 39 games by Sarah Van Rooden in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2015 - 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: 19 wins, 6 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C48 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C20 | King's Pawn Game: Wayward Queen Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A47 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Bishop's Opening: Boden-Kieseritzky Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2012 | Silvia Albi Bachini Conti | 1,301 | 14th Agneaux St Lo Open U1400 | D07 |
| Jun 2011 | Charlotte Nurmohamed | 1,094 | ch-NED U13 Girls | C48 |
| Jun 2011 | Eva Van Harten | 729 | ch-NED U13 Girls | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NED U13 Girls | 2012 | 18 | 10.5 | 1,034 |
| ch-NED U11 Girls | 2010 | 9 | 6 | – |
| ch-NED U15 Girls | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,579 |
| 14th Agneaux St Lo Open U1400 | 2012 | 2 | 1 | 1,335 |
| 15th Agneaux St Lo Open | 2013 | 1 | 0 | 1,400 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sarah Van Rooden's chess games?
39 games by Sarah Van Rooden, from Aug 2015 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 Sarah Van Rooden has played.
What does Sarah Van Rooden play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Sarah Van Rooden opens with 1.e4 (78% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sarah Van Rooden answers 1...d5 (47% of games), 1...e5 (47% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Sarah Van Rooden play as White?
As White, Sarah Van Rooden's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Three Knights Opening (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sarah Van Rooden play as Black?
As Black, Sarah Van Rooden most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Scandinavian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Sarah Van Rooden's FIDE rating?
Sarah Van Rooden is currently rated 1,768 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,783 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Sarah Van Rooden played?
Our database contains 39 games by Sarah Van Rooden, covering Aug 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 6 draws, 14 losses (48.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sarah Van Rooden?
39 games by Sarah Van Rooden 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.