Prepare against Tom De Ruiter
NLD · World #37,582 classical · FIDE ID 1004964
Our database contains 73 games by Tom De Ruiter, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tom De Ruiter's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tom De Ruiter 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 | 1,946 | 2,181 | Jan 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 19 | 19 | 35 | 26.0% |
| As White | 35 | 11 | 8 | 16 | 31.4% |
| As Black | 38 | 8 | 11 | 19 | 21.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tom De Ruiter's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tom De Ruiter's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 33 | 94.3% | 43.9% |
| f4 | 2 | 5.7% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 43.9% score
- …e5 (45% of these games) — Ruiter usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Ruiter usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Ruiter usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 6% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Ruiter usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Ruiter usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 29.2% | 57.1% |
| e5 | 7 | 29.2% | 35.7% |
| d6 | 5 | 20.8% | 10.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 16.7% | 37.5% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 2 | 33.3% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 33.3% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
Tom De Ruiter's chess games
All 73 games by Tom De Ruiter in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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, 19 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Scotch Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Scotch Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D74 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Halloween Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2004 | Bart Karstens | 2,278 | Bussum Open | A56 |
| Jul 2014 | Alena Cernouskova | 1,636 | 8th Leiden Open A | C50 |
| Jun 2013 | Frederique Lacourt | 1,552 | 12th Haarlem Nova College Open B | C50 |
| Aug 2009 | Silvia Van der Werff | 1,323 | Enschede Open D U14 | B78 |
| Apr 2012 | Sebastian Halfhide | 1,119 | Delft Prinsenstad Open C | B21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NED 25 | 1970 | 11 | 4.5 | – |
| ch-NED | 1969 | 11 | 3.5 | – |
| ch-NED U11 | 2007 | 9 | 5 | – |
| Amsterdam Science Park Open A | 2022 | 7 | 1 | 2,036 |
| Twente Young Master Open D | 2007 | 6 | 3 | 1,150 |
| 3rd Amsterdam Science Park Open A | 2013 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,883 |
| 12th Haarlem Nova College Open B | 2013 | 5 | 2 | 1,606 |
| Enschede Open D U14 | 2009 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,389 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tom De Ruiter's chess games?
73 games by Tom De Ruiter, from Apr 2003 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 Tom De Ruiter has played.
What does Tom De Ruiter play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Tom De Ruiter opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.f4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tom De Ruiter answers 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games), 1...d6 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (33% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games).
What openings does Tom De Ruiter play as White?
As White, Tom De Ruiter's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tom De Ruiter play as Black?
As Black, Tom De Ruiter most often plays: Pirc Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Scotch Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Tom De Ruiter's FIDE rating?
Tom De Ruiter is currently rated 1,946 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,181 (Jan 2005).
How many games has Tom De Ruiter played?
Our database contains 73 games by Tom De Ruiter, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 19 draws, 35 losses (26.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tom De Ruiter?
73 games by Tom De Ruiter 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.