Prepare against William Van Rensselaer
FM · VIR · World #35,390 classical · FIDE ID 6800165
Our database contains 34 games by William Van Rensselaer, covering Sep 2012 to Jul 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 | 1,957 | 1,957 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 14 | 6 | 14 | 41.2% |
| As White | 17 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 23.5% |
| As Black | 17 | 10 | 1 | 6 | 58.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 15 | 88.2% | 40.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 11.8% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Rensselaer usually continues Nc3 (16.7% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Rensselaer usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Rensselaer usually continues d5 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 12% 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 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 6 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 33.3% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 50.0% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 25.0% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 25.0% | 100.0% |
William Van Rensselaer's chess games
All 34 games by William Van Rensselaer in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2012 - 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: 14 wins, 6 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| 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 | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A17 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
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 |
| Jul 2026 | Jose A. Lopez Rivera | 1,847 | III Torneo Internacional José Celso Barbosa | Blitz | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,058 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find William Van Rensselaer's chess games?
34 games by William Van Rensselaer, from Sep 2012 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 William Van Rensselaer has played.
What does William Van Rensselaer play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, William Van Rensselaer opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, William Van Rensselaer answers 1...c6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...c6 (25% 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 (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 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 (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is William Van Rensselaer's FIDE rating?
William Van Rensselaer is currently rated 1,957 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,957 (Jul 2026).
How many games has William Van Rensselaer played?
Our database contains 34 games by William Van Rensselaer, covering Sep 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 6 draws, 14 losses (41.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against William Van Rensselaer?
34 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.