Prepare against Koen Maassen van den Brink
NLD · World #28,241 classical · FIDE ID 1029975
When preparing against Koen Maassen van den Brink, expect 1.e4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 39 games by Koen Maassen van den Brink, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Koen Maassen van den Brink's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Koen Maassen van den Brink 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 | 1,996 | 2,008 | Nov 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,011 | 2,011 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,986 | 1,999 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 9 | 18 | 12 | 23.1% |
| As White | 19 | 3 | 10 | 6 | 15.8% |
| As Black | 20 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Koen Maassen van den Brink's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Koen Maassen van den Brink's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 78.9% | 46.7% |
| d4 | 2 | 10.5% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 46.7% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Brink usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Brink usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (7% of these games) — Brink usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Brink usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (50% of these games) — Brink usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 57.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 35.7% | 60.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Koen Maassen van den Brink's chess games
All 39 games by Koen Maassen van den Brink in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2011 - 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: 9 wins, 18 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B45 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A96 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | Sascha Kurt | 2,061 | 49th Utrecht OKU Open | B52 |
| Jun 2011 | Rob Loose | 1,981 | 5th Maastricht Limburg Open B | C30 |
| May 2010 | Albert De Wit | 1,955 | 4th Maastricht Limburg Open B | B06 |
| Jun 2011 | Fermin Alvarez Carbajales | 1,918 | 5th Maastricht Limburg Open B | C78 |
| May 2010 | Jan Heijenrath | 1,749 | 4th Maastricht Limburg Open B | A58 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NED U16 Open | 2000 | 9 | 4 | – |
| Hengelo U14 Open | 1998 | 9 | 4 | – |
| Maastricht Limburg Open | 2008 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,784 |
| 5th Maastricht Limburg Open B | 2011 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,950 |
| 4th Maastricht Limburg Open B | 2010 | 6 | 3 | 1,940 |
| 49th Utrecht OKU Open | 2024 | 3 | 2 | 2,330 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Koen Maassen van den Brink's chess games?
39 games by Koen Maassen van den Brink, from Jul 2011 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 Koen Maassen van den Brink has played.
What does Koen Maassen van den Brink play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Koen Maassen van den Brink opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Koen Maassen van den Brink answers 1...e5 (57% of games), 1...e6 (36% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Koen Maassen van den Brink play as White?
As White, Koen Maassen van den Brink's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Koen Maassen van den Brink play as Black?
As Black, Koen Maassen van den Brink most often plays: Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Koen Maassen van den Brink's FIDE rating?
Koen Maassen van den Brink is currently rated 1,996 in classical chess, 2,011 in rapid and 1,986 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,008 (Nov 2018).
How many games has Koen Maassen van den Brink played?
Our database contains 39 games by Koen Maassen van den Brink, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 18 draws, 12 losses (23.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Koen Maassen van den Brink?
39 games by Koen Maassen van den Brink 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.