Prepare against Maria Waaijenberg
CHE · World #102,354 classical · FIDE ID 1344137
When preparing against Maria Waaijenberg, expect 1.d4 in 69% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Maria Waaijenberg, covering Aug 2022 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Maria Waaijenberg's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maria Waaijenberg 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 | 1,723 | 1,782 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,697 | 1,697 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,644 | 1,644 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 5 | 11 | 14 | 16.7% |
| As White | 16 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 12.5% |
| As Black | 14 | 3 | 3 | 8 | 21.4% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2019-2026): 228 rated games against 201 different opponents, across 41 events in 6 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 172 | 51 | 50 | 71 | 29.7% | 1,666 | 1,557 | 17 |
| Rapid | 19 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 26.3% | 1,770 | 1,703 | 5 |
| Blitz | 11 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 36.4% | 1,604 | 1,531 | 3 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 108 | 14 | 40 | 54 | 13.0% |
| Against lower-rated | 46 | 19 | 13 | 14 | 41.3% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs WFM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 61 | 25 | 16 | 20 | 1,702 | 1,731 |
| 2025 | 55 | 8 | 21 | 26 | 1,722 | 1,551 |
| 2024 | 53 | 18 | 16 | 19 | 1,722 | 1,606 |
| 2023 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 2 | 1,542 | 1,382 |
| 2022 | 17 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 1,388 | 1,200 |
| 2021 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 1,427 | 1,027 |
| 2020 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 1,599 | 1,199 |
| 2019 | 18 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 1,121 | 721 |
Where Maria Waaijenberg has played
Switzerland (32) · Germany (4) · Austria (2) · Czechia (1) · Slovakia (1) · Türkiye (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maria Waaijenberg's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maria Waaijenberg's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 11 | 68.8% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 5 | 31.3% | 10.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 69% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (55% of these games) — Waaijenberg usually continues Nc3 (58.3% score)
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Waaijenberg usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (9% of these games) — Waaijenberg usually continues dxe5 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 31% of White games, 10.0% score
- …e5 (80% of these games) — Waaijenberg usually continues Bc4 (12.5% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Waaijenberg usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Maria Waaijenberg's chess games
All 30 games by Maria Waaijenberg in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2022 - Oct 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, 11 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C10 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | Jana Zemler Hoppe | 1,915 | FIDE World U7-U17 Championships 2026 | G15 | D01 |
| Oct 2026 | Kseniia Yanston | 1,733 | FIDE World U7-U17 Championships 2026 | G15 | B30 |
| Jul 2024 | Walter Muehlemann | 1,677 | 57th Biel ATO | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-EU U08 Girls | 2019 | 9 | 2.5 | 942 |
| FIDE World U7-U17 Championships 2026 | G15 | 2026 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,824 |
| 57th Biel ATO | 2024 | 8 | 3 | 1,660 |
| 8th Locarno Open | 2023 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,381 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maria Waaijenberg's chess games?
30 games by Maria Waaijenberg, from Aug 2022 to Oct 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 Maria Waaijenberg has played.
What does Maria Waaijenberg play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Maria Waaijenberg opens with 1.d4 (69% of games), 1.e4 (31% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maria Waaijenberg answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Maria Waaijenberg play as White?
As White, Maria Waaijenberg's most-played openings in our database are: Richter-Veresov Attack (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Bishop's Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maria Waaijenberg play as Black?
As Black, Maria Waaijenberg most often plays: Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Maria Waaijenberg's FIDE rating?
Maria Waaijenberg is currently rated 1,723 in classical chess, 1,697 in rapid and 1,644 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,782 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Maria Waaijenberg played?
Our database contains 30 games by Maria Waaijenberg, covering Aug 2022 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 5 wins, 11 draws, 14 losses (16.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maria Waaijenberg?
30 games by Maria Waaijenberg 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.