Prepare against Maarten Van Zetten
NLD · World #12,631 classical · FIDE ID 1006568
Our database contains 42 games by Maarten Van Zetten, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Maarten Van Zetten's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maarten Van Zetten 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 | 2,133 | 2,149 | May 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 31.0% |
| As White | 20 | 10 | 3 | 7 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 22 | 3 | 12 | 7 | 13.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maarten Van Zetten's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maarten Van Zetten's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 12 | 60.0% | 54.2% |
| e4 | 8 | 40.0% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 60% of White games, 54.2% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Zetten usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Zetten usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 40% of White games, 62.5% score
- …c5 (63% of these games) — Zetten usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …Nf6 (13% of these games) — Zetten usually continues e5 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Zetten usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 38.5% | 60.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 30.8% | 12.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 23.1% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Maarten Van Zetten's chess games
All 42 games by Maarten Van Zetten in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 13 wins, 15 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B29 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2012 | Alvaro Diaz Herrero | 2,137 | 2nd Amsterdam Science Park Open A | A47 |
| Jul 2013 | Tjomme Klop | 2,069 | 7th Leiden LCT Open A | D37 |
| Jul 2013 | Jan Vreeburg | 1,922 | 7th Leiden LCT Open A | D30 |
| Aug 2007 | Jeffrey Stoffers | 1,811 | Twente Young Master Open A | B79 |
| Aug 2005 | Guus Bollen | 1,807 | Hengelo U16 Open | D44 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hengelo U16 Open | 2005 | 9 | 5 | 1,811 |
| Twente Young Master Open A | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,807 |
| ch-NED U21 | 2009 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,069 |
| 7th Leiden LCT Open A | 2013 | 7 | 4 | 2,193 |
| 2nd Amsterdam Science Park Open A | 2012 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,222 |
| ch-NED U17 | 2006 | 3 | 1 | 1,941 |
| Groningen Compact Open A | 2008 | 1 | 0 | 1,743 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maarten Van Zetten's chess games?
42 games by Maarten Van Zetten, from Oct 2007 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 Zetten has played.
What does Maarten Van Zetten play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Maarten Van Zetten opens with 1.d4 (60% of games), 1.e4 (40% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maarten Van Zetten answers 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...Nf6 (31% of games), 1...e6 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Maarten Van Zetten play as White?
As White, Maarten Van Zetten's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maarten Van Zetten play as Black?
As Black, Maarten Van Zetten most often plays: Alekhine Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Maarten Van Zetten's FIDE rating?
Maarten Van Zetten is currently rated 2,133 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,149 (May 2022).
How many games has Maarten Van Zetten played?
Our database contains 42 games by Maarten Van Zetten, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 15 draws, 14 losses (31.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maarten Van Zetten?
42 games by Maarten Van Zetten 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.