Prepare against Raoul Van Ketel
FM · NLD · World #7,281 classical · FIDE ID 1004883
Our database contains 403 games by Raoul Van Ketel, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Raoul Van Ketel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Raoul Van Ketel 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 | 2,219 | 2,342 | Apr 2006 |
| Blitz | 2,288 | 2,288 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 403 | 163 | 99 | 141 | 40.4% |
| As White | 211 | 99 | 46 | 66 | 46.9% |
| As Black | 192 | 64 | 53 | 75 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Raoul Van Ketel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Raoul Van Ketel's side.
First moves as White (211 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 210 | 99.5% | 58.1% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 58.1% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Ketel usually continues c4 (57.3% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Ketel usually continues c4 (60.7% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Ketel usually continues c4 (27.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 0% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Ketel usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (98 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 98 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 46 | 92.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 8.0% | 37.5% |
Raoul Van Ketel's chess games
All 403 games by Raoul Van Ketel in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 163 wins, 99 draws, 141 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 35 | 14/7/14 | 40.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 35 | 13/10/12 | 37.1% |
| A68 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 26 | 13/5/8 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 18 | 12/2/4 | 66.7% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 16 | 8/3/5 | 50.0% |
| D82 | Grünfeld Defense | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 10 | 7/2/1 | 70.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French Defense | 26 | 8/8/10 | 30.8% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 25 | 11/1/13 | 44.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 22 | 10/8/4 | 45.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 21 | 7/4/10 | 33.3% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 15 | 4/5/6 | 26.7% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| E56 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| E05 | Catalan | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2014 | Erik Van den Doel | 2,573 | 74th Leiden Noteboom Memorial | C05 |
| Feb 2012 | Namig Guliyev | 2,545 | Leiden Noteboom Memorial-A 72nd | D10 |
| Feb 2005 | Daniel Hausrath | 2,480 | chT-NED 0405 | E76 |
| Nov 2007 | Jop Delemarre | 2,457 | chT-NED 0708 | A68 |
| Dec 2005 | Pavel Skatchkov | 2,453 | Groningen Harmonie Open A | D10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Leiden SB | 2013 | 66 | 48 | 2,202 |
| Groningen Harmonie Open A | 2007 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,326 |
| ch-Leiden SB A | 2015 | 13 | 9 | 2,247 |
| 33rd World Senior 50+ | 2025 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,193 |
| Bussum Open | 2009 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,104 |
| ECU Senior +50 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,160 |
| chT-NED 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 3 | 2,237 |
| chT-NED 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,312 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Raoul Van Ketel's chess games?
403 games by Raoul Van Ketel, from Apr 2003 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 Raoul Van Ketel has played.
What does Raoul Van Ketel play on the first move as White?
Across 211 games with White in our database, Raoul Van Ketel opens with 1.d4 (100% of games), 1.e4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Raoul Van Ketel answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (92% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games).
What openings does Raoul Van Ketel play as White?
As White, Raoul Van Ketel's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation (35 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (35 games, 37.1% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack (26 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 211 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Raoul Van Ketel play as Black?
As Black, Raoul Van Ketel most often plays: French Defense (26 games, 30.8% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (25 games, 44.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (22 games, 45.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 192 games.
What is Raoul Van Ketel's FIDE rating?
Raoul Van Ketel is currently rated 2,219 in classical chess and 2,288 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,342 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Raoul Van Ketel played?
Our database contains 403 games by Raoul Van Ketel, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 163 wins, 99 draws, 141 losses (40.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Raoul Van Ketel?
403 games by Raoul Van Ketel 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.