Prepare against Maarten Solleveld
GM · NLD · World #652 classical · FIDE ID 1005286
When preparing against Maarten Solleveld, expect 1.e4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (74% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (97%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: King's Indian Defense as Black, 11.8% over 17 games.
Our database contains 573 games by Maarten Solleveld, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Maarten Solleveld's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maarten Solleveld 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 | 2,492 | 2,536 | Aug 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 573 | 252 | 204 | 117 | 44.0% |
| As White | 289 | 143 | 97 | 49 | 49.5% |
| As Black | 284 | 109 | 107 | 68 | 38.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maarten Solleveld's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maarten Solleveld's side.
First moves as White (289 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 253 | 87.5% | 66.4% |
| c4 | 34 | 11.8% | 66.2% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 66.4% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Solleveld usually continues Nf3 (66.4% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Solleveld usually continues Nf3 (66.3% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Solleveld usually continues d4 (67.1% score)
- 1.c4 — 12% of White games, 66.2% score
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Solleveld usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Solleveld usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (12% of these games) — Solleveld usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (149 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 110 | 73.8% | 58.2% |
| c5 | 35 | 23.5% | 67.1% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (103 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 100 | 97.1% | 52.5% |
| f5 | 2 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Maarten Solleveld's chess games
All 573 games by Maarten Solleveld 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: 252 wins, 204 draws, 117 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 38 | 13/20/5 | 34.2% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 32 | 17/7/8 | 53.1% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 22 | 11/5/6 | 50.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 18 | 6/9/3 | 33.3% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 11 | 8/2/1 | 72.7% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 10 | 7/0/3 | 70.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 27 | 14/8/5 | 51.9% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 27 | 8/14/5 | 29.6% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 23 | 11/7/5 | 47.8% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 17 | 2/6/9 | 11.8% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 14 | 6/7/1 | 42.9% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 14 | 3/6/5 | 21.4% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2003 | Ivan Sokolov | 2,684 | chT-NED 0203 | E70 |
| Jul 2002 | Mikhail Gurevich | 2,649 | Lost Boys Open | E61 |
| Feb 2003 | Lubomir Ftacnik | 2,616 | chT-NED 0203 | E97 |
| Dec 2003 | Lazaro Bruzon Batista | 2,610 | Santo Domingo Open | C92 |
| Dec 1998 | Sergey Volkov | 2,605 | Groningen Open | C11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lost Boys Open | 2002 | 27 | 14.5 | 2,450 |
| Dieren Open | 2001 | 27 | 15.5 | 2,361 |
| ch-NED U20 | 1999 | 27 | 18.5 | 2,396 |
| ch-NED U16 | 1995 | 18 | 10.5 | – |
| ch-NED U18 | 1997 | 16 | 7.5 | 2,183 |
| Groningen Open | 1999 | 14 | 8.5 | 2,535 |
| 25th Politiken Cup | 2003 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,497 |
| ch-EU Union | 2005 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,418 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maarten Solleveld's chess games?
573 games by Maarten Solleveld, 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 Maarten Solleveld has played.
What does Maarten Solleveld play on the first move as White?
Across 289 games with White in our database, Maarten Solleveld opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games), 1.Nf3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maarten Solleveld answers 1...e5 (74% of games), 1...c5 (23% of games), 1...Nc6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...f5 (2% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Maarten Solleveld play as White?
As White, Maarten Solleveld's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (38 games, 34.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (32 games, 53.1% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (22 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 289 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maarten Solleveld play as Black?
As Black, Maarten Solleveld most often plays: Sicilian (27 games, 51.9% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (27 games, 29.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (23 games, 47.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 284 games.
What is Maarten Solleveld's FIDE rating?
Maarten Solleveld is currently rated 2,492 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,536 (Aug 2012).
How many games has Maarten Solleveld played?
Our database contains 573 games by Maarten Solleveld, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 252 wins, 204 draws, 117 losses (44.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maarten Solleveld?
573 games by Maarten Solleveld 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.