Prepare against Maarten Dijkstra
NLD · World #24,402 classical · FIDE ID 1016237
When preparing against Maarten Dijkstra, expect 1.d4 in 52% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Pirc Defense as Black, 35.3% over 17 games.
Our database contains 102 games by Maarten Dijkstra, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Maarten Dijkstra's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maarten Dijkstra 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 | 2,022 | 2,029 | Feb 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 102 | 36 | 17 | 49 | 35.3% |
| As White | 54 | 18 | 10 | 26 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 48 | 18 | 7 | 23 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maarten Dijkstra's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maarten Dijkstra's side.
First moves as White (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 28 | 51.9% | 39.3% |
| e4 | 21 | 38.9% | 54.8% |
| g3 | 5 | 9.3% | 10.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 52% of White games, 39.3% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Dijkstra usually continues c4 (27.8% score)
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Dijkstra usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …c5 (4% of these games) — Dijkstra usually continues d5 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 39% of White games, 54.8% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Dijkstra usually continues Nf3 (45.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Dijkstra usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (10% of these games) — Dijkstra usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 17 | 51.5% | 38.2% |
| e6 | 10 | 30.3% | 55.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 12.1% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 6.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 80.0% | 31.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
Maarten Dijkstra's chess games
All 102 games by Maarten Dijkstra in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 36 wins, 17 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E62 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 17 | 6/1/10 | 35.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A38 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E66 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2003 | Daan Brandenburg | 2,213 | Hengelo U16 Open | B07 |
| Aug 2004 | Sander Van Eijk | 2,203 | Stork Young Masters Open | A32 |
| Dec 2005 | Fokko Hemminga | 2,033 | Groningen Harmonie Open A | B07 |
| Dec 2004 | Joop Hummel | 2,012 | Groningen Open A | D31 |
| Dec 2006 | Edim Salihbegovic | 1,969 | Groningen Open A | B08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hengelo U16 Open | 2003 | 17 | 9 | 2,144 |
| Groningen Open A | 2006 | 17 | 5.5 | 1,853 |
| Stork Young Masters Open | 2004 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,211 |
| Hengelo U14 Open | 2001 | 9 | 5 | – |
| ch-NED U16 | 2003 | 9 | 3 | 2,011 |
| ch-NED U14 Open | 2000 | 9 | 5 | – |
| Groningen Harmonie Open B | 2007 | 7 | 0.5 | 1,372 |
| Groningen Harmonie Open A | 2005 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,923 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maarten Dijkstra's chess games?
102 games by Maarten Dijkstra, from Jul 2006 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 Maarten Dijkstra has played.
What does Maarten Dijkstra play on the first move as White?
Across 54 games with White in our database, Maarten Dijkstra opens with 1.d4 (52% of games), 1.e4 (39% of games), 1.g3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maarten Dijkstra answers 1...d6 (52% of games), 1...e6 (30% of games), 1...c5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games).
What openings does Maarten Dijkstra play as White?
As White, Maarten Dijkstra's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 54 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maarten Dijkstra play as Black?
As Black, Maarten Dijkstra most often plays: Pirc Defense (17 games, 35.3% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 48 games.
What is Maarten Dijkstra's FIDE rating?
Maarten Dijkstra is currently rated 2,022 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,029 (Feb 2018).
How many games has Maarten Dijkstra played?
Our database contains 102 games by Maarten Dijkstra, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 17 draws, 49 losses (35.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maarten Dijkstra?
102 games by Maarten Dijkstra 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.