Prepare against Wim De Ruyter
NLD · World #99,469 classical · FIDE ID 1039741
When preparing against Wim De Ruyter, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 44 games by Wim De Ruyter, covering Aug 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Wim De Ruyter's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Wim De Ruyter 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 | 1,731 | 1,775 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 15 | 3 | 26 | 34.1% |
| As White | 21 | 5 | 2 | 14 | 23.8% |
| As Black | 23 | 10 | 1 | 12 | 43.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Wim De Ruyter's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Wim De Ruyter's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 100.0% | 28.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 28.6% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Ruyter usually continues Nc3 (16.7% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Ruyter usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Ruyter usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 100.0% | 45.8% |
Wim De Ruyter's chess games
All 44 games by Wim De Ruyter in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2013 - 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: 15 wins, 3 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 1/1/7 | 11.1% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C30 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B54 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C40 | Latvian Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D05 | Colle System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D56 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C20 | King's Pawn Game: Alapin Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2012 | Joop Bakker | 1,911 | ch-Leiden SB | C20 |
| Jun 2012 | Albert Lauer | 1,871 | ch-Leiden SB | D08 |
| May 2011 | Ali Nejadsam | 1,800 | ch-Leiden SB | D05 |
| Jun 2014 | Bart Van den Bosse | 1,786 | chB-Leiden SB | B24 |
| May 2012 | Roger Helsen | 1,556 | 6th Maastricht Limburg Open C | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Leiden SB | 2013 | 28 | 9.5 | 1,677 |
| chB-Leiden SB | 2014 | 7 | 4 | 1,667 |
| 6th Maastricht Limburg Open C | 2012 | 6 | 3 | 1,479 |
| 8th Leiden Open A | 2014 | 1 | 0 | – |
| 12th Leiden Open B | 2018 | 1 | 0 | 1,469 |
| 06th Leiden LCT Open B | 2012 | 1 | 0 | 1,478 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Wim De Ruyter's chess games?
44 games by Wim De Ruyter, from Aug 2013 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 Wim De Ruyter has played.
What does Wim De Ruyter play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Wim De Ruyter opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Wim De Ruyter answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Wim De Ruyter play as White?
As White, Wim De Ruyter's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Wim De Ruyter play as Black?
As Black, Wim De Ruyter most often plays: Petrov's Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Colle System (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Wim De Ruyter's FIDE rating?
Wim De Ruyter is currently rated 1,731 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,775 (Feb 2025).
How many games has Wim De Ruyter played?
Our database contains 44 games by Wim De Ruyter, covering Aug 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 3 draws, 26 losses (34.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Wim De Ruyter?
44 games by Wim De Ruyter 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.