Prepare against Sjef Rijnaarts
FM · NLD · World #5,171 classical · FIDE ID 1014870
Our database contains 376 games by Sjef Rijnaarts, covering Jul 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sjef Rijnaarts's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sjef Rijnaarts 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 | 2,268 | 2,388 | Apr 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,239 | 2,350 | Jun 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 376 | 166 | 71 | 139 | 44.1% |
| As White | 192 | 92 | 41 | 59 | 47.9% |
| As Black | 184 | 74 | 30 | 80 | 40.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sjef Rijnaarts's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sjef Rijnaarts's side.
First moves as White (192 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 186 | 96.9% | 57.8% |
| d4 | 3 | 1.6% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 57.8% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Rijnaarts usually continues Nf3 (52.4% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Rijnaarts usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Rijnaarts usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Rijnaarts usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Rijnaarts usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (109 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 100 | 91.7% | 52.0% |
| e5 | 9 | 8.3% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 38 | 84.4% | 48.7% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 15.6% | 42.9% |
Sjef Rijnaarts's chess games
All 376 games by Sjef Rijnaarts in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 166 wins, 71 draws, 139 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 26 | 10/5/11 | 38.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 8/3/7 | 44.4% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 15 | 5/4/6 | 33.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 15 | 8/1/6 | 53.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| C47 | Scotch Game | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 23 | 9/4/10 | 39.1% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 21 | 6/5/10 | 28.6% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 14 | 7/3/4 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 3/1/10 | 21.4% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 13 | 7/4/2 | 53.8% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2007 | Sipke Ernst | 2,555 | Dieren Open | D18 |
| Nov 2012 | Andrey Orlov | 2,541 | BL2-West 1213 | C41 |
| Nov 2017 | Jan Werle | 2,527 | chT-NED 1718 | C11 |
| Aug 2018 | Miguoel Admiraal | 2,479 | 22nd Vlissingen HZ Open | B14 |
| Nov 2024 | Daniel Hausrath | 2,466 | Dutch League 2024-25 | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NED U16 | 1998 | 18 | 9 | 2,175 |
| Hengelo U16 Open | 1998 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,330 |
| ch-NED U20 | 2000 | 18 | 8 | 2,203 |
| Dieren Open | 2010 | 17 | 8.5 | 2,261 |
| 17th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2013 | 9 | 7 | 2,360 |
| Hengelo U14 Open | 1996 | 9 | 6.5 | – |
| NED U20 Open | 1999 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,506 |
| chT-NED 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,532 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sjef Rijnaarts's chess games?
376 games by Sjef Rijnaarts, from Jul 2005 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 Sjef Rijnaarts has played.
What does Sjef Rijnaarts play on the first move as White?
Across 192 games with White in our database, Sjef Rijnaarts opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sjef Rijnaarts answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (84% of games), 1...Nf6 (16% of games).
What openings does Sjef Rijnaarts play as White?
As White, Sjef Rijnaarts's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (26 games, 38.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (18 games, 44.4% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (15 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 192 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sjef Rijnaarts play as Black?
As Black, Sjef Rijnaarts most often plays: Slav Defense (23 games, 39.1% win rate); Sicilian (21 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (14 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 184 games.
What is Sjef Rijnaarts's FIDE rating?
Sjef Rijnaarts is currently rated 2,268 in classical chess and 2,239 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,388 (Apr 2016).
How many games has Sjef Rijnaarts played?
Our database contains 376 games by Sjef Rijnaarts, covering Jul 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 166 wins, 71 draws, 139 losses (44.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sjef Rijnaarts?
376 games by Sjef Rijnaarts 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.