Prepare against Maarten Westerweele
NLD · World #71,219 classical · FIDE ID 1011774
When preparing against Maarten Westerweele, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 71 games by Maarten Westerweele, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Maarten Westerweele's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maarten Westerweele 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 | 1,817 | 1,974 | Apr 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 15 | 11 | 45 | 21.1% |
| As White | 35 | 7 | 5 | 23 | 20.0% |
| As Black | 36 | 8 | 6 | 22 | 22.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maarten Westerweele's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maarten Westerweele's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 35 | 100.0% | 27.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 27.1% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Westerweele usually continues c3 (15.0% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Westerweele usually continues Nf3 (36.4% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Westerweele usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 16 | 100.0% | 28.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 100.0% | 46.4% |
Maarten Westerweele's chess games
All 71 games by Maarten Westerweele in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 15 wins, 11 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 10 | 1/1/8 | 10.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 0/1/7 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E72 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Mark De Waal | 2,280 | Vlissingen Open | D82 |
| Aug 2000 | Abraham Daniels | 2,220 | 4th Vlissingen HZ Open | C42 |
| Aug 2007 | Rene In't Veld | 2,116 | 11th Vlissingen HZ Open | B21 |
| Aug 2007 | Lars Van Dort | 2,109 | 11th Vlissingen HZ Open | D79 |
| Jan 1996 | Peter Monte | 2,100 | Vlissingen Open | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vlissingen Open | 1996 | 7 | 4 | 2,317 |
| 3rd Vlissingen HZ Open | 1999 | 7 | 3 | 2,168 |
| 4th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2000 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,113 |
| 2nd Vlissingen HZ Open | 1998 | 6 | 3 | 2,270 |
| 11th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2007 | 6 | 3 | 2,151 |
| 23rd Vlissingen HZ Open | 2019 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,719 |
| 9th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2005 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,916 |
| 12th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2008 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,826 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maarten Westerweele's chess games?
71 games by Maarten Westerweele, from Oct 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 Westerweele has played.
What does Maarten Westerweele play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Maarten Westerweele opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maarten Westerweele answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Maarten Westerweele play as White?
As White, Maarten Westerweele's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maarten Westerweele play as Black?
As Black, Maarten Westerweele most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (8 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Maarten Westerweele's FIDE rating?
Maarten Westerweele is currently rated 1,817 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,974 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Maarten Westerweele played?
Our database contains 71 games by Maarten Westerweele, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 11 draws, 45 losses (21.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maarten Westerweele?
71 games by Maarten Westerweele 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.