Prepare against Johan De Meester
NLD · World #90,174 classical · FIDE ID 1013106
When preparing against Johan De Meester, expect 1.e4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (27% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (83%).
Our database contains 43 games by Johan De Meester, covering Feb 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Johan De Meester's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Johan De Meester 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 | 1,758 | 1,853 | Aug 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,826 | 1,826 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 6 | 6 | 31 | 14.0% |
| As White | 16 | 2 | 3 | 11 | 12.5% |
| As Black | 27 | 4 | 3 | 20 | 14.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Johan De Meester's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Johan De Meester's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 10 | 62.5% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 6 | 37.5% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 63% of White games, 25.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Meester usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Meester usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Meester usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 38% of White games, 16.7% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Meester usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Meester usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Meester usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 27.3% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 27.3% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 3 | 27.3% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 83.3% | 35.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 16.7% | 25.0% |
Johan De Meester's chess games
All 43 games by Johan De Meester in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2016 - 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: 6 wins, 6 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E01 | Slav Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2018 | Marian Kastelic | 2,241 | 1st Bled Planinc Memorial | D12 |
| Nov 2016 | Adolf Lacina | 2,206 | 26th Wch Seniors 50 | A29 |
| Nov 2018 | Manfred Siedl | 2,071 | 28th Wch Seniors 50 | C41 |
| Jan 2016 | Lorenz Wesener | 1,782 | 15th Prague Open B | C02 |
| Nov 2018 | Avi Fainman | 1,385 | 28th Wch Seniors 50 | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28th Wch Seniors 50 | 2018 | 11 | 5 | 1,847 |
| 26th Wch Seniors 50 | 2016 | 10 | 1.5 | 1,703 |
| 23rd Vlissingen HZ Open | 2019 | 4 | 0 | 1,638 |
| 15th Prague Open B | 2016 | 3 | 1 | 1,769 |
| 24th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2022 | 2 | 0 | 1,767 |
| 7th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2003 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,929 |
| 1st Bled Planinc Memorial | 2018 | 2 | 1 | 2,274 |
| 11th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2007 | 1 | 0 | 1,845 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Johan De Meester's chess games?
43 games by Johan De Meester, from Feb 2016 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 Johan De Meester has played.
What does Johan De Meester play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Johan De Meester opens with 1.e4 (63% of games), 1.c4 (38% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Johan De Meester answers 1...d5 (27% of games), 1...e6 (27% of games), 1...e5 (27% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (83% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games).
What openings does Johan De Meester play as White?
As White, Johan De Meester's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Johan De Meester play as Black?
As Black, Johan De Meester most often plays: Slav Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Colle System (3 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Johan De Meester's FIDE rating?
Johan De Meester is currently rated 1,758 in classical chess, 1,826 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,853 (Aug 2016).
How many games has Johan De Meester played?
Our database contains 43 games by Johan De Meester, covering Feb 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 6 wins, 6 draws, 31 losses (14.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Johan De Meester?
43 games by Johan De Meester 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.