Prepare against Dolf Meijer
NLD · World #9,078 classical · FIDE ID 1006495
When preparing against Dolf Meijer, expect 1.e4 in 58% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (87%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation as Black, 54.2% over 24 games.
Our database contains 109 games by Dolf Meijer, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Dolf Meijer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dolf Meijer 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 | 2,185 | 2,260 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,140 | 2,183 | Nov 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,204 | 2,216 | Oct 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 109 | 46 | 23 | 40 | 42.2% |
| As White | 57 | 24 | 11 | 22 | 42.1% |
| As Black | 52 | 22 | 12 | 18 | 42.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dolf Meijer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dolf Meijer's side.
First moves as White (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 33 | 57.9% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 24 | 42.1% | 54.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 58% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Meijer usually continues c3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Meijer usually continues Bc4 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Meijer usually continues d4 (80.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 42% of White games, 54.2% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Meijer usually continues Nc3 (61.5% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Meijer usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Meijer usually continues e4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 27 | 93.1% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 6.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 86.7% | 34.6% |
| f5 | 2 | 13.3% | 100.0% |
Dolf Meijer's chess games
All 109 games by Dolf Meijer 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: 46 wins, 23 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B09 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A55 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C10 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 24 | 13/5/6 | 54.2% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Daniel Hausrath | 2,415 | Groningen Open | B09 |
| Oct 2005 | Mikhail Archangelsky | 2,293 | Hoogeveen Essent Open | D45 |
| Feb 2009 | Ivo Timmermans | 2,244 | Leiden Noteboom Memorial 69th | C18 |
| Jul 2007 | Eric van 't Hof | 2,208 | 1st Leiden LCT Open | C24 |
| Jan 1998 | Wim Koster | 2,197 | ch-RSB | B09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NED U20 | 1997 | 26 | 14 | 2,204 |
| Soest Open | 2000 | 15 | 10.5 | 2,309 |
| Hoogeveen Essent Open | 2005 | 9 | 4 | 2,217 |
| Rotterdam Basamro Blitz Open | 2015 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,129 |
| 9th Maastricht Limburg Open A | 2015 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,182 |
| 1st Leiden LCT Open | 2007 | 7 | 4 | 2,326 |
| Groningen SO ON Open A | 2000 | 6 | 3 | 2,301 |
| VCN SchaakFestival | 1999 | 6 | 4 | 2,128 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dolf Meijer's chess games?
109 games by Dolf Meijer, 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 Dolf Meijer has played.
What does Dolf Meijer play on the first move as White?
Across 57 games with White in our database, Dolf Meijer opens with 1.e4 (58% of games), 1.d4 (42% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dolf Meijer answers 1...d5 (93% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (87% of games), 1...f5 (13% of games).
What openings does Dolf Meijer play as White?
As White, Dolf Meijer's most-played openings in our database are: Richter-Veresov Attack (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 57 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dolf Meijer play as Black?
As Black, Dolf Meijer most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (24 games, 54.2% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 52 games.
What is Dolf Meijer's FIDE rating?
Dolf Meijer is currently rated 2,185 in classical chess, 2,140 in rapid and 2,204 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,260 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Dolf Meijer played?
Our database contains 109 games by Dolf Meijer, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 46 wins, 23 draws, 40 losses (42.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dolf Meijer?
109 games by Dolf Meijer 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.