Prepare against Marijn Otte
FM · NLD · World #7,980 classical · FIDE ID 1013971
Our database contains 218 games by Marijn Otte, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marijn Otte's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marijn Otte 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 | 2,205 | 2,359 | Jan 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,166 | 2,166 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,208 | 2,208 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 218 | 74 | 70 | 74 | 33.9% |
| As White | 108 | 50 | 23 | 35 | 46.3% |
| As Black | 110 | 24 | 47 | 39 | 21.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marijn Otte's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marijn Otte's side.
First moves as White (108 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 107 | 99.1% | 57.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 57.0% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Otte usually continues Nf3 (57.7% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Otte usually continues Bc4 (54.2% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Otte usually continues d4 (60.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Otte usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 59 | 100.0% | 43.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 27 | 84.4% | 46.3% |
| c5 | 5 | 15.6% | 20.0% |
Marijn Otte's chess games
All 218 games by Marijn Otte in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - 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: 74 wins, 70 draws, 74 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 19 | 9/5/5 | 47.4% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 17 | 9/2/6 | 52.9% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 15 | 7/4/4 | 46.7% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 30 | 6/13/11 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 13 | 4/5/4 | 30.8% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 11 | 2/6/3 | 18.2% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 0/5/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2008 | Ahmed Adly | 2,593 | Enschede Open | B12 |
| Dec 2008 | Robin Van Kampen | 2,475 | Groningen Open A | B66 |
| Apr 2008 | Robin Swinkels | 2,448 | ch-NED U21 | B67 |
| Jul 2008 | Jeroen Bosch | 2,444 | Dieren Open | B38 |
| Jul 2009 | Salome Melia | 2,441 | Enschede Twente Open | B63 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dieren Open | 2009 | 34 | 17.5 | 2,294 |
| ch-NED U21 | 2009 | 18 | 10 | 2,272 |
| Groningen Open A | 2008 | 18 | 10 | 2,207 |
| Hoogeveen Essent Open | 2007 | 18 | 7.5 | 2,220 |
| Groningen Harmonie Open A | 2007 | 17 | 8.5 | 2,329 |
| 1st Amsterdam Science Park Open A | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 2,199 |
| Ho Chi Minh City Open | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,339 |
| Enschede Twente Open | 2009 | 9 | 4 | 2,327 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marijn Otte's chess games?
218 games by Marijn Otte, from Apr 2005 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 Marijn Otte has played.
What does Marijn Otte play on the first move as White?
Across 108 games with White in our database, Marijn Otte opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marijn Otte answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...c5 (16% of games).
What openings does Marijn Otte play as White?
As White, Marijn Otte's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (19 games, 47.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (17 games, 52.9% win rate); Sicilian (15 games, 46.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 108 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marijn Otte play as Black?
As Black, Marijn Otte most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (30 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 110 games.
What is Marijn Otte's FIDE rating?
Marijn Otte is currently rated 2,205 in classical chess, 2,166 in rapid and 2,208 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,359 (Jan 2009).
How many games has Marijn Otte played?
Our database contains 218 games by Marijn Otte, covering Apr 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 74 wins, 70 draws, 74 losses (33.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marijn Otte?
218 games by Marijn Otte 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.