Prepare against Herman C. Van Riemsdijk
IM · Brazil · World #7,289 classical · FIDE ID 2100053
Our database contains 2,485 games by Herman C. Van Riemsdijk, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Herman C. Van Riemsdijk's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Herman C. Van Riemsdijk 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 | 2,429 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,274 | 2,397 | May 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,204 | 2,361 | Jan 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2,485 | 1,088 | 926 | 471 | 43.8% |
| As White | 1,239 | 621 | 424 | 194 | 50.1% |
| As Black | 1,246 | 467 | 502 | 277 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Herman C. Van Riemsdijk's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Herman C. Van Riemsdijk's side.
First moves as White (1,239 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 1,140 | 92.0% | 68.1% |
| d4 | 55 | 4.4% | 62.7% |
| c4 | 23 | 1.9% | 58.7% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 1.2% | 40.0% |
| b3 | 4 | 0.3% | 12.5% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 68.1% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Riemsdijk usually continues Nf3 (65.9% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Riemsdijk usually continues Nf3 (71.5% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Riemsdijk usually continues d4 (67.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 62.7% score
- …Nf6 (91% of these games) — Riemsdijk usually continues c4 (63.3% score)
- …d5 (4% of these games) — Riemsdijk usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (4% of these games) — Riemsdijk usually continues d5 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (573 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 346 | 60.4% | 60.4% |
| c5 | 181 | 31.6% | 62.4% |
| d6 | 34 | 5.9% | 57.4% |
| c6 | 8 | 1.4% | 43.8% |
| e6 | 4 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (351 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 217 | 61.8% | 52.3% |
| c5 | 120 | 34.2% | 67.5% |
| d5 | 11 | 3.1% | 54.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 0.6% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Herman C. Van Riemsdijk's chess games
All 2,485 games by Herman C. Van Riemsdijk 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: 1,088 wins, 926 draws, 471 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 257 | 126/76/55 | 49.0% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 101 | 62/24/15 | 61.4% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 91 | 48/29/14 | 52.7% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 83 | 43/32/8 | 51.8% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 51 | 25/17/9 | 49.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 50 | 32/12/6 | 64.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 41 | 24/13/4 | 58.5% |
| C10 | French Defense | 37 | 20/12/5 | 54.1% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 36 | 20/8/8 | 55.6% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 34 | 23/8/3 | 67.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 179 | 88/54/37 | 49.2% |
| C99 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 109 | 38/38/33 | 34.9% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 96 | 38/39/19 | 39.6% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 57 | 17/25/15 | 29.8% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 53 | 25/20/8 | 47.2% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 52 | 10/27/15 | 19.2% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 48 | 21/20/7 | 43.8% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 45 | 15/20/10 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 39 | 9/16/14 | 23.1% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 36 | 21/12/3 | 58.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2011 | Kiril Georgiev | 2,654 | 34th Barbera del Valles Open | B95 |
| Mar 2005 | Gilberto Milos | 2,598 | chT-BRA | B88 |
| Mar 2015 | Ruben Felgaer | 2,583 | chTB-Paulista | C93 |
| Jan 1990 | Vassily Smyslov | 2,570 | 15th Interzonal | E59 |
| Jan 2000 | Ian Rogers | 2,562 | ch-NZL active | D03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BRA | 2004 | 143 | 91.5 | 2,444 |
| Mar del Plata Open | 1998 | 53 | 37.5 | 2,494 |
| ch-BRA sf | 2006 | 42 | 31 | 2,476 |
| Sao Paulo International | 1979 | 39 | 13 | 2,346 |
| Sao Paulo CXSP | 2004 | 34 | 24.5 | 2,487 |
| Queenstown Open | 2012 | 29 | 18 | 2,279 |
| Sao Paulo zt | 1998 | 28 | 15.5 | 2,467 |
| ch-Paulista | 2018 | 28 | 21.5 | 2,367 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Jaime Sunye Neto (29 games) · Edson Kenji Tsuboi (24 games) · Rodrigo Disconzi da Silva (18 games) · Everaldo Matsuura (18 games) · Rafael Leitao (15 games) · Andres Rodriguez Vila (15 games) · Eduardo Thelio Limp (13 games) · Herbert Abreu Carvalho (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Herman C. Van Riemsdijk's chess games?
2,485 games by Herman C. Van Riemsdijk, 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 Herman C. Van Riemsdijk has played.
What does Herman C. Van Riemsdijk play on the first move as White?
Across 1,239 games with White in our database, Herman C. Van Riemsdijk opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Herman C. Van Riemsdijk answers 1...e5 (60% of games), 1...c5 (32% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...c5 (34% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Herman C. Van Riemsdijk play as White?
As White, Herman C. Van Riemsdijk's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (257 games, 49.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (101 games, 61.4% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (91 games, 52.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 1,239 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Herman C. Van Riemsdijk play as Black?
As Black, Herman C. Van Riemsdijk most often plays: Benoni Defense (179 games, 49.2% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (109 games, 34.9% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (96 games, 39.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 1,246 games.
What is Herman C. Van Riemsdijk's FIDE rating?
Herman C. Van Riemsdijk is currently rated 2,219 in classical chess, 2,274 in rapid and 2,204 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,429 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Herman C. Van Riemsdijk played?
Our database contains 2,485 games by Herman C. Van Riemsdijk, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 1,088 wins, 926 draws, 471 losses (43.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Herman C. Van Riemsdijk?
2,485 games by Herman C. Van Riemsdijk 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.