Prepare against Sjoerd Van Roon
FM · NLD · World #3,984 classical · FIDE ID 1051075
Our database contains 431 games by Sjoerd Van Roon, covering Jun 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Sjoerd Van Roon's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sjoerd Van Roon 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 | 2,303 | 2,323 | Sep 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,246 | 2,258 | Aug 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,196 | 2,215 | Oct 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 431 | 195 | 61 | 175 | 45.2% |
| As White | 217 | 106 | 24 | 87 | 48.8% |
| As Black | 214 | 89 | 37 | 88 | 41.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sjoerd Van Roon's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sjoerd Van Roon's side.
First moves as White (217 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 213 | 98.2% | 55.4% |
| a3 | 2 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 55.4% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Roon usually continues Nf3 (60.5% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Roon usually continues Nf3 (54.8% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Roon usually continues d4 (42.0% score)
- 1.a3 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Roon usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Roon usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (124 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 72 | 58.1% | 56.3% |
| d5 | 29 | 23.4% | 58.6% |
| e5 | 23 | 18.5% | 43.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 35 | 66.0% | 42.9% |
| Nf6 | 18 | 34.0% | 41.7% |
Sjoerd Van Roon's chess games
All 431 games by Sjoerd Van Roon in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2015 - 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: 195 wins, 61 draws, 175 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 27 | 14/3/10 | 51.9% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 26 | 15/2/9 | 57.7% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 16 | 7/3/6 | 43.8% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 15 | 8/1/6 | 53.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 7/1/5 | 53.8% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 24 | 10/5/9 | 41.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 22 | 7/6/9 | 31.8% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 22 | 13/0/9 | 59.1% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 19 | 12/5/2 | 63.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2024 | David Navara | 2,679 | Titled Tue Early | B12 |
| Sep 2023 | Jose Fernando Cuenca Jimenez | 2,500 | Titled Tue Late | A28 |
| Jan 2024 | Alexey Kornyukov | 2,452 | Titled Tue Late | D46 |
| Dec 2023 | Vladimir Lukovic | 2,440 | Titled Tue Late | C55 |
| Dec 2022 | Rick Lahaye | 2,435 | 58th Groningen Open | A26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 128 | 55 | 2,266 |
| ch-NED U13 | 2014 | 36 | 18 | 1,525 |
| ch-NED U11 | 2012 | 27 | 16.5 | 1,161 |
| ch-NED U15 | 2015 | 18 | 10.5 | 1,934 |
| Dieren Open | 2022 | 17 | 10.5 | 2,340 |
| Helmond Rapid Open | 2024 | 17 | 11.5 | 2,095 |
| ch-NED U12 Open | 2013 | 12 | 9.5 | 1,501 |
| Open Dutch Rapid Championship 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 7 | 2,298 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sjoerd Van Roon's chess games?
431 games by Sjoerd Van Roon, from Jun 2015 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 Sjoerd Van Roon has played.
What does Sjoerd Van Roon play on the first move as White?
Across 217 games with White in our database, Sjoerd Van Roon opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.a3 (1% of games), 1.Nf3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sjoerd Van Roon answers 1...c5 (58% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (66% of games), 1...Nf6 (34% of games).
What openings does Sjoerd Van Roon play as White?
As White, Sjoerd Van Roon's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game: Classical Variation (27 games, 51.9% win rate); Sicilian (26 games, 57.7% win rate); Italian Game (16 games, 43.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 217 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sjoerd Van Roon play as Black?
As Black, Sjoerd Van Roon most often plays: Slav Defense (24 games, 41.7% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (22 games, 31.8% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (22 games, 59.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 214 games.
What is Sjoerd Van Roon's FIDE rating?
Sjoerd Van Roon is currently rated 2,303 in classical chess, 2,246 in rapid and 2,196 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,323 (Sep 2022).
How many games has Sjoerd Van Roon played?
Our database contains 431 games by Sjoerd Van Roon, covering Jun 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 195 wins, 61 draws, 175 losses (45.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sjoerd Van Roon?
431 games by Sjoerd Van Roon 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.