Prepare against Joost Michielsen
IM · NLD · World #2,887 classical · FIDE ID 1008790
When preparing against Joost Michielsen, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (72% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (57%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Closed as White, 22.2% over 18 games.
Our database contains 499 games by Joost Michielsen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Joost Michielsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joost Michielsen 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 | 2,343 | 2,426 | Oct 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 499 | 204 | 148 | 147 | 40.9% |
| As White | 249 | 99 | 75 | 75 | 39.8% |
| As Black | 250 | 105 | 73 | 72 | 42.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joost Michielsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joost Michielsen's side.
First moves as White (249 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 245 | 98.4% | 55.1% |
| d4 | 4 | 1.6% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 55.1% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Michielsen usually continues Nf3 (55.2% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Michielsen usually continues Nf3 (49.2% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Michielsen usually continues d4 (60.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Michielsen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Michielsen usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (148 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 106 | 71.6% | 61.3% |
| e6 | 39 | 26.4% | 44.9% |
| e5 | 2 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 39 | 57.4% | 56.4% |
| Nf6 | 27 | 39.7% | 61.1% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.9% | 75.0% |
Joost Michielsen's chess games
All 499 games by Joost Michielsen 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: 204 wins, 148 draws, 147 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 47 | 20/14/13 | 42.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 27 | 9/9/9 | 33.3% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 18 | 4/8/6 | 22.2% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 36 | 12/15/9 | 33.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 32 | 10/11/11 | 31.3% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 19 | 6/7/6 | 31.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 16 | 9/2/5 | 56.3% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 16 | 10/3/3 | 62.5% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 14 | 6/6/2 | 42.9% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 14 | 2/6/6 | 14.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2013 | Vladimir Hamitevici | 2,508 | Edinburgh Winter Open | C00 |
| Jan 2011 | Ilja Zaragatski | 2,502 | chT-NED 1011 | C10 |
| Dec 2013 | Colin A McNab | 2,457 | Edinburgh Winter Open | A26 |
| Dec 2011 | Daniel Hausrath | 2,450 | NRW Class1 1112 | A11 |
| Oct 2009 | Dieter Morawietz | 2,449 | Oberliga NRW 0910 | B81 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dieren Open | 2003 | 26 | 12 | 2,220 |
| ch-NED U14 | 2001 | 22 | 13.5 | 2,288 |
| ch-NED U16 | 2003 | 18 | 12.5 | 2,361 |
| Groningen Harmonie | 2006 | 18 | 8 | 2,353 |
| Hoogeveen Essent Open | 2005 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,340 |
| Stork Young Masters Open | 2007 | 17 | 7 | 2,310 |
| Hengelo U12 Open | 1998 | 13 | 10 | – |
| chT-NED 0910 | 2010 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,424 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joost Michielsen's chess games?
499 games by Joost Michielsen, 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 Joost Michielsen has played.
What does Joost Michielsen play on the first move as White?
Across 249 games with White in our database, Joost Michielsen opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joost Michielsen answers 1...c5 (72% of games), 1...e6 (26% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Joost Michielsen play as White?
As White, Joost Michielsen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (47 games, 42.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (27 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (18 games, 22.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 249 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joost Michielsen play as Black?
As Black, Joost Michielsen most often plays: Sicilian (36 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (32 games, 31.3% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (19 games, 31.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 250 games.
What is Joost Michielsen's FIDE rating?
Joost Michielsen is currently rated 2,343 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,426 (Oct 2018).
How many games has Joost Michielsen played?
Our database contains 499 games by Joost Michielsen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 204 wins, 148 draws, 147 losses (40.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joost Michielsen?
499 games by Joost Michielsen 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.