Prepare against Willy Van Rienen
France · World #55,934 classical · FIDE ID 661996
When preparing against Willy Van Rienen, expect 1.d4 in 52% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c5 (50%).
Our database contains 49 games by Willy Van Rienen, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Willy Van Rienen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Willy Van Rienen 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 | 1,870 | 2,084 | Jul 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,965 | 1,980 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 19 | 6 | 24 | 38.8% |
| As White | 23 | 9 | 3 | 11 | 39.1% |
| As Black | 26 | 10 | 3 | 13 | 38.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Willy Van Rienen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Willy Van Rienen's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 12 | 52.2% | 45.8% |
| e4 | 9 | 39.1% | 44.4% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 8.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 52% of White games, 45.8% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Rienen usually continues c4 (12.5% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Rienen usually continues c3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (8% of these games) — Rienen usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 39% of White games, 44.4% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Rienen usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Rienen usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Rienen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 60.0% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 20.0% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 20.0% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
Willy Van Rienen's chess games
All 49 games by Willy Van Rienen in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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, 6 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A34 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A83 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D20 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1991 | Ilze Rubene | 2,330 | 9th Metz Open | A46 |
| Jan 1987 | Joachim Neumann | 2,230 | St Ingbert Open | B72 |
| Jan 1988 | Lukas Partzsch | 2,008 | St Ingbert Open | A43 |
| May 2011 | Dominique Hartmann | 1,983 | 29th Metz Open B | A25 |
| Jan 1988 | Michael Gaertner | 1,952 | St Ingbert Open | D58 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Ingbert Open | 1991 | 21 | 10.5 | 2,040 |
| 29th Metz Open B | 2011 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,841 |
| ch-Saarland MB 89th | 2014 | 7 | 2 | 1,753 |
| 28th Metz Open B | 2010 | 3 | 3 | 2,236 |
| 27th Metz Open | 2009 | 3 | 0 | 1,979 |
| 9th Metz Open | 1991 | 2 | 1 | 2,445 |
| 8th Metz Open | 1990 | 2 | 1 | 2,230 |
| Budapest FS06 Open A | 2009 | 1 | 0 | 1,757 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Willy Van Rienen's chess games?
49 games by Willy Van Rienen, from Jul 2009 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 Willy Van Rienen has played.
What does Willy Van Rienen play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Willy Van Rienen opens with 1.d4 (52% of games), 1.e4 (39% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Willy Van Rienen answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games), 1...Nc6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games).
What openings does Willy Van Rienen play as White?
As White, Willy Van Rienen's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Willy Van Rienen play as Black?
As Black, Willy Van Rienen most often plays: Benoni Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Willy Van Rienen's FIDE rating?
Willy Van Rienen is currently rated 1,870 in classical chess, 1,965 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,084 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Willy Van Rienen played?
Our database contains 49 games by Willy Van Rienen, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 6 draws, 24 losses (38.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Willy Van Rienen?
49 games by Willy Van Rienen 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.