Prepare against Thijs Roorda
NLD · World #11,670 classical · FIDE ID 1027930
When preparing against Thijs Roorda, expect 1.e4 in 58% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (81% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (69%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as Black, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 231 games by Thijs Roorda, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thijs Roorda's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thijs Roorda 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 | 2,145 | 2,163 | Aug 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,078 | 2,086 | Sep 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 231 | 75 | 60 | 96 | 32.5% |
| As White | 113 | 41 | 24 | 48 | 36.3% |
| As Black | 118 | 34 | 36 | 48 | 28.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thijs Roorda's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thijs Roorda's side.
First moves as White (113 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 66 | 58.4% | 45.5% |
| Nf3 | 22 | 19.5% | 47.7% |
| d4 | 21 | 18.6% | 54.8% |
| g3 | 3 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 58% of White games, 45.5% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Roorda usually continues Nf3 (43.2% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Roorda usually continues Nf3 (61.8% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Roorda usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 19% of White games, 47.7% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Roorda usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Roorda usually continues c4 (8.3% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Roorda usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 56 | 81.2% | 49.1% |
| e5 | 9 | 13.0% | 44.4% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 18 | 69.2% | 44.4% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 19.2% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 11.5% | 83.3% |
Thijs Roorda's chess games
All 231 games by Thijs Roorda in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 75 wins, 60 draws, 96 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A01 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 15 | 4/4/7 | 26.7% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 2/5/5 | 16.7% |
| A96 | Horwitz Defense | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| C00 | French Defense | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A39 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2017 | Wouter Spoelman | 2,584 | 77th Leiden Noteboom Memorial | A10 |
| Jul 2012 | Edwin Van Haastert | 2,440 | 6th Leiden LCT Open A | D86 |
| Aug 2012 | Steven Geirnaert | 2,407 | 16th Vlissingen HZ Open | E12 |
| Jul 2012 | Lukasz Butkiewicz | 2,402 | 6th Leiden LCT Open A | C18 |
| Apr 2014 | Chiel Van Oosterom | 2,392 | 7th Delft Prinsenstad Open A | B80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Leiden SB | 2013 | 25 | 14 | 2,108 |
| Hengelo U12 Open | 2002 | 19 | 10 | – |
| Hengelo U14 Open | 2004 | 16 | 10 | – |
| Dieren Open | 2022 | 16 | 3.5 | 2,008 |
| ch-NED U12 | 2002 | 12 | 4.5 | – |
| Hengelo U16 Open | 2005 | 9 | 4 | 1,564 |
| ch-NED U14 | 2000 | 9 | 3.5 | – |
| Twente Young Master Open A | 2007 | 9 | 4 | 1,846 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thijs Roorda's chess games?
231 games by Thijs Roorda, from Oct 2008 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 Thijs Roorda has played.
What does Thijs Roorda play on the first move as White?
Across 113 games with White in our database, Thijs Roorda opens with 1.e4 (58% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games), 1.d4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thijs Roorda answers 1...e6 (81% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (69% of games), 1...Nf6 (19% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games).
What openings does Thijs Roorda play as White?
As White, Thijs Roorda's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (6 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 113 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thijs Roorda play as Black?
As Black, Thijs Roorda most often plays: English Opening (15 games, 26.7% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (12 games, 41.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (12 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 118 games.
What is Thijs Roorda's FIDE rating?
Thijs Roorda is currently rated 2,145 in classical chess and 2,078 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,163 (Aug 2019).
How many games has Thijs Roorda played?
Our database contains 231 games by Thijs Roorda, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 75 wins, 60 draws, 96 losses (32.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thijs Roorda?
231 games by Thijs Roorda 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.