Prepare against Maarten Van Harten
NLD · World #13,409 classical · FIDE ID 1041452
Our database contains 93 games by Maarten Van Harten, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Maarten Van Harten's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maarten Van Harten 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 | 2,123 | 2,131 | Oct 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,031 | 2,031 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 38 | 28 | 27 | 40.9% |
| As White | 46 | 22 | 14 | 10 | 47.8% |
| As Black | 47 | 16 | 14 | 17 | 34.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maarten Van Harten's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maarten Van Harten's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 46 | 100.0% | 63.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 63.0% score
- …e5 (41% of these games) — Harten usually continues Nf3 (69.4% score)
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Harten usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Harten usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 32 | 94.1% | 39.1% |
| d5 | 2 | 5.9% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 55.6% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 44.4% | 100.0% |
Maarten Van Harten's chess games
All 93 games by Maarten Van Harten in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - 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: 38 wins, 28 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 18 | 9/7/2 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B49 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2012 | Dimitri Koudinov | 2,044 | Bussum Open 29th | A57 |
| May 2011 | Lars Vereggen | 2,038 | ch-NED U15 | B50 |
| May 2012 | Robby Kevlishvili | 2,023 | ch-NED U15 | C11 |
| May 2012 | Frans Hazenberg | 2,000 | Bussum Open 29th | C90 |
| Aug 2013 | Veron Roesink | 1,945 | ch-NED U16 Open | B38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NED U13 | 2010 | 27 | 14.5 | 1,475 |
| ch-NED U15 | 2012 | 18 | 12 | 1,903 |
| ch-NED U11 | 2007 | 9 | 6 | 2,293 |
| ch-NED U16 Open | 2013 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,055 |
| ch-NED Net U14 | 2008 | 8 | 7 | – |
| 12th Haarlem Nova College Open A | 2013 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,017 |
| ch-NED U15 playoff | 2012 | 5 | 0 | 1,633 |
| Bussum Open 29th | 2012 | 4 | 2 | 2,108 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maarten Van Harten's chess games?
93 games by Maarten Van Harten, from May 2012 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 Van Harten has played.
What does Maarten Van Harten play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Maarten Van Harten opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maarten Van Harten answers 1...e5 (94% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...d5 (44% of games).
What openings does Maarten Van Harten play as White?
As White, Maarten Van Harten's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (18 games, 50.0% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maarten Van Harten play as Black?
As Black, Maarten Van Harten most often plays: Scotch Game (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Italian Game (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Maarten Van Harten's FIDE rating?
Maarten Van Harten is currently rated 2,123 in classical chess and 2,031 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,131 (Oct 2022).
How many games has Maarten Van Harten played?
Our database contains 93 games by Maarten Van Harten, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 28 draws, 27 losses (40.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maarten Van Harten?
93 games by Maarten Van Harten 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.