Prepare against Edwyn Mesman
NLD · World #7,660 classical · FIDE ID 1046551
Our database contains 159 games by Edwyn Mesman, covering Sep 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Edwyn Mesman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Edwyn Mesman 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 | 2,211 | 2,259 | Aug 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,149 | 2,225 | May 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 159 | 42 | 41 | 76 | 26.4% |
| As White | 82 | 26 | 21 | 35 | 31.7% |
| As Black | 77 | 16 | 20 | 41 | 20.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Edwyn Mesman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Edwyn Mesman's side.
First moves as White (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 63 | 76.8% | 45.2% |
| e4 | 17 | 20.7% | 41.2% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 77% of White games, 45.2% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Mesman usually continues c4 (43.9% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Mesman usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Mesman usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 21% of White games, 41.2% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Mesman usually continues Nc3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Mesman usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Mesman usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 21 | 52.5% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 8 | 20.0% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 8 | 20.0% | 18.8% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.5% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 63.2% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 4 | 21.1% | 12.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 15.8% | 33.3% |
Edwyn Mesman's chess games
All 159 games by Edwyn Mesman in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2012 - 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: 42 wins, 41 draws, 76 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A73 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| A15 | English Opening | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| D24 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Eelke De Boer | 2,436 | Berserkers GM Round Robin | E46 |
| Jun 2017 | Dirk Van Dooren | 2,355 | 11th Maastricht Limburg Open A | E42 |
| Jul 2017 | Theo Gungl | 2,286 | Amsterdam Science Park Open A | D44 |
| Jul 2018 | Simon Elgersma | 2,263 | Amsterdam Science Park Open A | B92 |
| Mar 2018 | Alik Tikranian | 2,258 | 11th Delft Prinsenstad Open | E35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NED U17 | 2015 | 18 | 8 | 1,794 |
| Amsterdam Science Park Open A | 2019 | 14 | 5.5 | 2,245 |
| Dieren Open | 2019 | 12 | 3.5 | 2,029 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2017 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,021 |
| Berserkers GM Round Robin | 2025 | 9 | 3 | 2,284 |
| 23rd Vlissingen HZ Open | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,217 |
| 20th Hoogeveen Unive Open | 2016 | 8 | 2 | 1,912 |
| 20th Rhein Main Open A | 2017 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,117 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Edwyn Mesman's chess games?
159 games by Edwyn Mesman, from Sep 2012 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 Edwyn Mesman has played.
What does Edwyn Mesman play on the first move as White?
Across 82 games with White in our database, Edwyn Mesman opens with 1.d4 (77% of games), 1.e4 (21% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Edwyn Mesman answers 1...c5 (53% of games), 1...c6 (20% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d6 (21% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games).
What openings does Edwyn Mesman play as White?
As White, Edwyn Mesman's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 82 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Edwyn Mesman play as Black?
As Black, Edwyn Mesman most often plays: Pirc Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 62.5% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 77 games.
What is Edwyn Mesman's FIDE rating?
Edwyn Mesman is currently rated 2,211 in classical chess and 2,149 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,259 (Aug 2017).
How many games has Edwyn Mesman played?
Our database contains 159 games by Edwyn Mesman, covering Sep 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 42 wins, 41 draws, 76 losses (26.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Edwyn Mesman?
159 games by Edwyn Mesman 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.