Prepare against Dirk Van der Meiden
NLD · World #26,705 classical · FIDE ID 1012061
Our database contains 96 games by Dirk Van der Meiden, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dirk Van der Meiden's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dirk Van der Meiden 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 | 2,006 | 2,141 | Jan 2004 |
| Blitz | 1,987 | 1,992 | Aug 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 96 | 38 | 17 | 41 | 39.6% |
| As White | 49 | 20 | 11 | 18 | 40.8% |
| As Black | 47 | 18 | 6 | 23 | 38.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dirk Van der Meiden's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dirk Van der Meiden's side.
First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 42 | 85.7% | 47.6% |
| d4 | 4 | 8.2% | 87.5% |
| c4 | 3 | 6.1% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 47.6% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Meiden usually continues Nf3 (46.4% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Meiden usually continues Nf3 (63.6% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Meiden usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 87.5% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Meiden usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 32.0% | 37.5% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 28.0% | 42.9% |
| c5 | 5 | 20.0% | 60.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 16.0% | 12.5% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 66.7% | 55.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 20.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
Dirk Van der Meiden's chess games
All 96 games by Dirk Van der Meiden 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: 38 wins, 17 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B63 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C59 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D70 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2015 | Bernardo Vainzoff Sztokbant | 2,229 | Sao Paulo Open A 3rd | C37 |
| Sep 2015 | Rendrex Lopes Pinto | 2,172 | Sao Paulo Open A 3rd | A06 |
| Oct 2017 | Ruben Gideon Koellner | 2,148 | 9th Korbach Open | C41 |
| Oct 2016 | Lorenz Busch | 2,130 | 8th Korbach Open | A39 |
| Mar 2022 | Tyani De Rycke | 1,980 | Wachtebeke Open | B45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haarlem ACCOM Open | 1991 | 20 | 10 | 2,319 |
| Alkmaar ACCOM Open | 1993 | 9 | 6.5 | – |
| 9th Korbach Open | 2017 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,063 |
| 8th Korbach Open | 2016 | 7 | 3 | 2,015 |
| Alkmaar ACCOM Open A | 1985 | 7 | 3.5 | – |
| Haarlem ACCOM Open 2 | 1986 | 7 | 6 | – |
| Sao Paulo Open A 3rd | 2015 | 6 | 3 | 2,180 |
| Alkmaar Open A | 1984 | 6 | 4 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dirk Van der Meiden's chess games?
96 games by Dirk Van der Meiden, 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 Dirk Van der Meiden has played.
What does Dirk Van der Meiden play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, Dirk Van der Meiden opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dirk Van der Meiden answers 1...e6 (32% of games), 1...Nf6 (28% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Dirk Van der Meiden play as White?
As White, Dirk Van der Meiden's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (3 games, 100.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dirk Van der Meiden play as Black?
As Black, Dirk Van der Meiden most often plays: Alekhine Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Dirk Van der Meiden's FIDE rating?
Dirk Van der Meiden is currently rated 2,006 in classical chess and 1,987 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,141 (Jan 2004).
How many games has Dirk Van der Meiden played?
Our database contains 96 games by Dirk Van der Meiden, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 17 draws, 41 losses (39.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dirk Van der Meiden?
96 games by Dirk Van der Meiden 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.