Prepare against Wouter Van Rijn
FM · NLD · World #15,021 classical · FIDE ID 1004581
Our database contains 210 games by Wouter Van Rijn, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Wouter Van Rijn's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Wouter Van Rijn 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 | 2,105 | 2,304 | Jul 2005 |
| Blitz | 2,157 | 2,222 | Jul 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 210 | 86 | 54 | 70 | 41.0% |
| As White | 114 | 50 | 25 | 39 | 43.9% |
| As Black | 96 | 36 | 29 | 31 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Wouter Van Rijn's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Wouter Van Rijn's side.
First moves as White (114 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 52 | 45.6% | 51.0% |
| d4 | 15 | 13.2% | 63.3% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 7.9% | 44.4% |
| f4 | 8 | 7.0% | 37.5% |
| d3 | 6 | 5.3% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 6 | 5.3% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 46% of White games, 51.0% score
- …c5 (60% of these games) — Rijn usually continues Nf3 (58.1% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Rijn usually continues d4 (35.7% score)
- …e5 (10% of these games) — Rijn usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 63.3% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Rijn usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Rijn usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Rijn usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 32.7% | 59.4% |
| e6 | 12 | 24.5% | 66.7% |
| c6 | 8 | 16.3% | 43.8% |
| d6 | 4 | 8.2% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 6.1% | 33.3% |
| b6 | 2 | 4.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 26.7% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 26.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 16.7% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 10.0% | 66.7% |
| f5 | 2 | 6.7% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
Wouter Van Rijn's chess games
All 210 games by Wouter Van Rijn in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 86 wins, 54 draws, 70 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 15 | 8/1/6 | 53.3% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A00 | Mieses Opening | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| D02 | Hungarian Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Vasilios Kotronias | 2,570 | 2nd Korinthos Open | B59 |
| Oct 2003 | Lexy Ortega | 2,462 | 25th Arco Open | B08 |
| Jan 1994 | Hendrik Pieter Hoeksema | 2,405 | chT-NED 9495 | B34 |
| Jan 1994 | A. Smit | 2,365 | chT-NED 9495 | B28 |
| Jan 1997 | Willy Hendriks | 2,360 | Dieren Open | B32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dieren Open | 2005 | 28 | 12 | 2,213 |
| chT-NED 9495 | 1994 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,411 |
| ch-NED U20 | 1994 | 9 | 5.5 | – |
| 25th Arco Open | 2003 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,423 |
| VAM Hoogeveen Open | 1997 | 9 | 5 | 2,382 |
| Arnhem Euwe Stimulans-B | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,120 |
| chT-NED 9596 | 1995 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,262 |
| 22nd ch-NATO | 2011 | 7 | 4 | 2,234 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Wouter Van Rijn's chess games?
210 games by Wouter Van Rijn, from Apr 2003 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 Wouter Van Rijn has played.
What does Wouter Van Rijn play on the first move as White?
Across 114 games with White in our database, Wouter Van Rijn opens with 1.e4 (46% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Wouter Van Rijn answers 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...e6 (24% of games), 1...c6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...Nf6 (27% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games).
What openings does Wouter Van Rijn play as White?
As White, Wouter Van Rijn's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (15 games, 53.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Bird's opening (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 114 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Wouter Van Rijn play as Black?
As Black, Wouter Van Rijn most often plays: Indian Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Modern Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 96 games.
What is Wouter Van Rijn's FIDE rating?
Wouter Van Rijn is currently rated 2,105 in classical chess and 2,157 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,304 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Wouter Van Rijn played?
Our database contains 210 games by Wouter Van Rijn, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 86 wins, 54 draws, 70 losses (41.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Wouter Van Rijn?
210 games by Wouter Van Rijn 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.