Prepare against Marcel Vermaat
NLD · World #12,001 classical · FIDE ID 1012703
Our database contains 50 games by Marcel Vermaat, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marcel Vermaat's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marcel Vermaat 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 | 2,141 | 2,196 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 17 | 15 | 18 | 34.0% |
| As White | 26 | 12 | 7 | 7 | 46.2% |
| As Black | 24 | 5 | 8 | 11 | 20.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marcel Vermaat's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marcel Vermaat's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 100.0% | 59.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 59.6% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Vermaat usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Vermaat usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Vermaat usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 83.3% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 50.0% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 37.5% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
Marcel Vermaat's chess games
All 50 games by Marcel Vermaat in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 17 wins, 15 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Halloween Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A94 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Mieses Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2019 | Azer Mirzoev | 2,474 | 42nd Ghent Eastman Open | C46 |
| Jul 2005 | Arthur Abolianin | 2,380 | Ghent Open 28th | B35 |
| Jan 1998 | Pieter W Van Voorthuijsen | 2,315 | 21st Ghent Open | A44 |
| Jul 2004 | Migchiel De Jong | 2,307 | ch-Leeuwarden | B43 |
| Jan 1998 | Wim Maes | 2,225 | 21st Ghent Open | B49 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leeuwarden | 2002 | 7 | 3 | 2,277 |
| chB-NED sf | 2002 | 7 | 4 | 1,940 |
| ch-Leeuwarden | 2004 | 7 | 3 | 2,186 |
| 42nd Ghent Eastman Open | 2019 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,253 |
| 41st Ghent Eastman Open | 2018 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,447 |
| 31st Ghent Taminco Open | 2008 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,023 |
| 34th Ghent Taminco Open | 2011 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,146 |
| 21st Ghent Open | 1998 | 3 | 2 | 2,413 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marcel Vermaat's chess games?
50 games by Marcel Vermaat, from Oct 2004 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 Marcel Vermaat has played.
What does Marcel Vermaat play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Marcel Vermaat opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marcel Vermaat answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games).
What openings does Marcel Vermaat play as White?
As White, Marcel Vermaat's most-played openings in our database are: King's Pawn Game (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marcel Vermaat play as Black?
As Black, Marcel Vermaat most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Marcel Vermaat's FIDE rating?
Marcel Vermaat is currently rated 2,141 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,196 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Marcel Vermaat played?
Our database contains 50 games by Marcel Vermaat, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 15 draws, 18 losses (34.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marcel Vermaat?
50 games by Marcel Vermaat 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.