Prepare against Machiel Kuiper
NLD · World #101,510 classical · FIDE ID 1055291
When preparing against Machiel Kuiper, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (100%).
Our database contains 32 games by Machiel Kuiper, covering Aug 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Machiel Kuiper's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Machiel Kuiper 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 | 1,725 | 1,734 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 5 | 7 | 20 | 15.6% |
| As White | 16 | 2 | 5 | 9 | 12.5% |
| As Black | 16 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 18.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Machiel Kuiper's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Machiel Kuiper's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 100.0% | 28.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 28.1% score
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Kuiper usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Kuiper usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d6 (19% of these games) — Kuiper usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 8 | 80.0% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 4 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Machiel Kuiper's chess games
All 32 games by Machiel Kuiper in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2018 - 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: 5 wins, 7 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B14 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B38 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E01 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2020 | Rob Uittenbogaard | 1,563 | ch-Leiden SB 1920 | D02 |
| Jun 2011 | Chris Molsbergen | 1,558 | ch-Leiden SB | E01 |
| Jun 2019 | Ischa Versteegen | 1,477 | ch-Leiden SB 1819 | B07 |
| Dec 2018 | Stanley Bingen | 1,262 | ch-Leiden SB 1819 | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Leiden SB | 2013 | 18 | 3.5 | 1,575 |
| ch-Leiden SB 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 3 | 1,586 |
| ch-Leiden SB 1920 | 2021 | 5 | 2 | 1,652 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Machiel Kuiper's chess games?
32 games by Machiel Kuiper, from Aug 2018 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 Machiel Kuiper has played.
What does Machiel Kuiper play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Machiel Kuiper opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Machiel Kuiper answers 1...d6 (80% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (100% of games).
What openings does Machiel Kuiper play as White?
As White, Machiel Kuiper's most-played openings in our database are: London System (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Machiel Kuiper play as Black?
As Black, Machiel Kuiper most often plays: Pirc Defense: Lion System (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Hungarian Opening (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Machiel Kuiper's FIDE rating?
Machiel Kuiper is currently rated 1,725 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,734 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Machiel Kuiper played?
Our database contains 32 games by Machiel Kuiper, covering Aug 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 5 wins, 7 draws, 20 losses (15.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Machiel Kuiper?
32 games by Machiel Kuiper 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.