Prepare against Dirk Visser
DEU · World #12,968 classical · FIDE ID 4662148
When preparing against Dirk Visser, expect 1.c4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (90%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening: Symmetrical as White, 33.3% over 18 games.
Our database contains 231 games by Dirk Visser, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Dirk Visser's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dirk Visser 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 | 2,130 | 2,246 | Oct 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 231 | 89 | 95 | 47 | 38.5% |
| As White | 119 | 46 | 51 | 22 | 38.7% |
| As Black | 112 | 43 | 44 | 25 | 38.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dirk Visser's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dirk Visser's side.
First moves as White (119 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 106 | 89.1% | 59.9% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 10.1% | 66.7% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 89% of White games, 59.9% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Visser usually continues Nf3 (64.5% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Visser usually continues Nc3 (72.2% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Visser usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 10% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Visser usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Visser usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Visser usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 27 | 60.0% | 63.0% |
| g6 | 17 | 37.8% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 38 | 90.5% | 53.9% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.8% | 25.0% |
Dirk Visser's chess games
All 231 games by Dirk Visser in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Nov 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: 89 wins, 95 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A39 | English Opening | 38 | 15/15/8 | 39.5% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 21 | 12/6/3 | 57.1% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 18 | 6/10/2 | 33.3% |
| A25 | Modern Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| D34 | Catalan | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A95 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A42 | Modern Defense | 54 | 20/18/16 | 37.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 26 | 12/9/5 | 46.2% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2004 | Detlev Frank | 2,449 | 3rd Canarias en Red prel | A29 |
| Jan 1998 | Sebastian Siebrecht | 2,380 | ch-NRW | A09 |
| Jan 1999 | Rudolf Servaty | 2,285 | Recklinghausen Open | A30 |
| Jan 1998 | Stefan Gottschling | 2,260 | ch-Rheinhausen 2nd | A11 |
| Jan 1990 | Albrecht Speer | 2,250 | ch-NRW | E02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Niederrhein | 2013 | 49 | 26 | 2,035 |
| ch-NRW | 2005 | 22 | 10.5 | 2,220 |
| Duisburg ch-SBDU | 2010 | 22 | 15 | 1,904 |
| ch-DUE Verband | 2002 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,309 |
| NR-ch | 1997 | 9 | 4 | 2,145 |
| Recklinghausen Open | 1999 | 9 | 5 | 2,354 |
| Oberliga NRW 8788 II | 1988 | 8 | 3 | 2,013 |
| ch-SBDU | 2013 | 8 | 5 | 1,842 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dirk Visser's chess games?
231 games by Dirk Visser, from Apr 2003 to Nov 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 Visser has played.
What does Dirk Visser play on the first move as White?
Across 119 games with White in our database, Dirk Visser opens with 1.c4 (89% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dirk Visser answers 1...d6 (60% of games), 1...g6 (38% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (90% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games).
What openings does Dirk Visser play as White?
As White, Dirk Visser's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (38 games, 39.5% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (21 games, 57.1% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (18 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 119 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dirk Visser play as Black?
As Black, Dirk Visser most often plays: Modern Defense (54 games, 37.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (26 games, 46.2% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 112 games.
What is Dirk Visser's FIDE rating?
Dirk Visser is currently rated 2,130 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,246 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Dirk Visser played?
Our database contains 231 games by Dirk Visser, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 89 wins, 95 draws, 47 losses (38.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dirk Visser?
231 games by Dirk Visser 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.