Prepare against Machteld Van Foreest
FM · NLD · World #3,150 classical · FIDE ID 1051563
When preparing against Machteld Van Foreest, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (48% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (61%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as Black, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 819 games by Machteld Van Foreest, covering Aug 2014 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Machteld Van Foreest's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Machteld Van Foreest 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 | 2,333 | 2,367 | Feb 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,220 | 2,220 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,255 | 2,291 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 819 | 332 | 180 | 307 | 40.5% |
| As White | 403 | 175 | 95 | 133 | 43.4% |
| As Black | 416 | 157 | 85 | 174 | 37.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Machteld Van Foreest's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Machteld Van Foreest's side.
First moves as White (403 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 389 | 96.5% | 54.8% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 1.7% | 64.3% |
| d4 | 6 | 1.5% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 54.8% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Foreest usually continues Nf3 (58.8% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Foreest usually continues Nf3 (58.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Foreest usually continues d4 (52.9% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 64.3% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Foreest usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Foreest usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Foreest usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (216 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 104 | 48.1% | 54.8% |
| e5 | 77 | 35.6% | 42.2% |
| e6 | 19 | 8.8% | 68.4% |
| c6 | 11 | 5.1% | 63.6% |
| g6 | 2 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 0.9% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (121 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 74 | 61.2% | 47.3% |
| Nf6 | 42 | 34.7% | 39.3% |
| e6 | 5 | 4.1% | 50.0% |
Machteld Van Foreest's chess games
All 819 games by Machteld Van Foreest in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2014 - Sep 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: 332 wins, 180 draws, 307 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 61 | 32/13/16 | 52.5% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 32 | 19/5/8 | 59.4% |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 29 | 15/5/9 | 51.7% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 26 | 8/9/9 | 30.8% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 23 | 8/7/8 | 34.8% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 16 | 6/3/7 | 37.5% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 14 | 4/5/5 | 28.6% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 13 | 3/4/6 | 23.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 47 | 22/9/16 | 46.8% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 31 | 14/7/10 | 45.2% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 27 | 8/9/10 | 29.6% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 27 | 11/6/10 | 40.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 16 | 4/5/7 | 25.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 14 | 3/4/7 | 21.4% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 14 | 6/2/6 | 42.9% |
| A13 | English Opening | 14 | 5/5/4 | 35.7% |
| D02 | London System | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| D30 | Catalan | 14 | 4/1/9 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2023 | Sergey A. Fedorchuk | 2,597 | 15th Maastricht Limburg Open | B30 |
| Dec 2024 | Valery Kazakouski | 2,567 | 60th Groningen Open | B93 |
| Nov 2025 | Boris Chatalbashev | 2,530 | Jerusalem Open Rapid | B30 |
| Dec 2024 | Semen Mitusov | 2,465 | 60th Groningen Open | B12 |
| Jul 2023 | Artem Omelja | 2,457 | Titled Tue Late | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 131 | 50 | 2,191 |
| ch-NED w | 2025 | 26 | 14 | 2,231 |
| ch-NED U18 | 2022 | 14 | 8 | 2,127 |
| Hilversum Open | 2024 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,183 |
| 22nd ch-EU w | 2022 | 11 | 5 | 2,088 |
| Wch U16 Girls | 2022 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,171 |
| 23rd ch-EU | 2023 | 11 | 5 | 2,253 |
| Dieren Open | 2023 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,157 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Eline Roebers (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Machteld Van Foreest's chess games?
819 games by Machteld Van Foreest, from Aug 2014 to Sep 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 Machteld Van Foreest has played.
What does Machteld Van Foreest play on the first move as White?
Across 403 games with White in our database, Machteld Van Foreest opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Machteld Van Foreest answers 1...c5 (48% of games), 1...e5 (36% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (61% of games), 1...Nf6 (35% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Machteld Van Foreest play as White?
As White, Machteld Van Foreest's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (61 games, 52.5% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (32 games, 59.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (29 games, 51.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 403 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Machteld Van Foreest play as Black?
As Black, Machteld Van Foreest most often plays: Sicilian (47 games, 46.8% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (31 games, 45.2% win rate); Indian Defense (27 games, 29.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 416 games.
What is Machteld Van Foreest's FIDE rating?
Machteld Van Foreest is currently rated 2,333 in classical chess, 2,220 in rapid and 2,255 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,367 (Feb 2025).
How many games has Machteld Van Foreest played?
Our database contains 819 games by Machteld Van Foreest, covering Aug 2014 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 332 wins, 180 draws, 307 losses (40.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Machteld Van Foreest?
819 games by Machteld Van Foreest 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.