Prepare against William van Rensselaer
FM · VIR · World #38,676 classical · FIDE ID 6800165
When preparing against William van Rensselaer, expect 1.d4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%).
Our database contains 48 games by William van Rensselaer, covering Sep 2012 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find William van Rensselaer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout William van Rensselaer 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 | 1,942 | 1,957 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,945 | 1,945 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 22 | 8 | 18 | 45.8% |
| As White | 23 | 7 | 6 | 10 | 30.4% |
| As Black | 25 | 15 | 2 | 8 | 60.0% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2007-2026): 65 rated games against 65 different opponents, across 9 events in 6 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 44 | 22 | 10 | 12 | 50.0% | 1,806 | 1,933 | 12 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 11 | 2 | 3 | 6 | 18.2% |
| Against lower-rated | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 50.0% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs FM · 2 vs CM · 1 vs WFM.
Tournament wins
2 tournament wins from 7 events, 2 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1,859 | 2,059 |
| 2025 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | – | – |
| 2014 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 2,098 | 1,964 |
| 2013 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1,911 | 1,511 |
| 2012 | 24 | 15 | 6 | 3 | 1,865 | 2,025 |
| 2011 | 6 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 1,890 | 2,050 |
| 2007 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1,601 | 1,201 |
Where William van Rensselaer has played
U.S. Virgin Islands (3) · Puerto Rico (2) · Greece (1) · Jamaica (1) · Norway (1) · Türkiye (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of William van Rensselaer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from William van Rensselaer's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 21 | 91.3% | 45.2% |
| c4 | 2 | 8.7% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 91% of White games, 45.2% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Rensselaer usually continues Nc3 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Rensselaer usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c6 (5% of these games) — Rensselaer usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 9% of White games, 25.0% score
- …f5 (50% of these games) — Rensselaer usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Rensselaer usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 8 | 72.7% | 56.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 27.3% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 80.0% | 56.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
William van Rensselaer's chess games
All 48 games by William van Rensselaer in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2012 - Oct 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: 22 wins, 8 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D01 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Reversed Chigorin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A17 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E64 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2014 | Ebrima Bah | 2,070 | Olympiad-41 | B12 |
| Aug 2014 | Clevert Bacchas | 1,948 | Olympiad-41 | D31 |
| Sep 2012 | James Dill | 1,923 | Olympiad-40 | D02 |
| Sep 2012 | Gerald Mansfield Th Winston | 1,907 | Olympiad-40 | D02 |
| Sep 2026 | Hoolan Naipal | 1,881 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | D01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,984 |
| Olympiad-41 | 2014 | 11 | 4 | 1,988 |
| Olympiad-40 | 2012 | 10 | 7 | 2,199 |
| III Torneo Internacional José Celso Barbosa | Blitz | 2026 | 7 | 3 | 1,748 |
| III Torneo Internacional José Celso Barbosa | 2026 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,800 |
| III Torneo Internacional José Celso Barbosa | Grupo A | 2026 | 4 | 3 | 2,034 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find William van Rensselaer's chess games?
48 games by William van Rensselaer, from Sep 2012 to Oct 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 William van Rensselaer has played.
What does William van Rensselaer play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, William van Rensselaer opens with 1.d4 (91% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, William van Rensselaer answers 1...c6 (73% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games).
What openings does William van Rensselaer play as White?
As White, William van Rensselaer's most-played openings in our database are: London System (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does William van Rensselaer play as Black?
As Black, William van Rensselaer most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is William van Rensselaer's FIDE rating?
William van Rensselaer is currently rated 1,942 in classical chess and 1,945 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,957 (Jul 2026).
How many games has William van Rensselaer played?
Our database contains 48 games by William van Rensselaer, covering Sep 2012 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 8 draws, 18 losses (45.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against William van Rensselaer?
48 games by William van Rensselaer 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.