Prepare against Mark Clijsen
NLD · World #12,910 classical · FIDE ID 1010212
Our database contains 83 games by Mark Clijsen, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mark Clijsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mark Clijsen 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 | 2,129 | 2,187 | May 2011 |
| Blitz | 2,093 | 2,247 | Jun 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 28 | 25 | 30 | 33.7% |
| As White | 46 | 17 | 13 | 16 | 37.0% |
| As Black | 37 | 11 | 12 | 14 | 29.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mark Clijsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mark Clijsen's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 44 | 95.7% | 50.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Clijsen usually continues Bg5 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Clijsen usually continues Bg5 (62.5% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Clijsen usually continues e4 (75.0% score)
- 1.a3 — 2% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Clijsen usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 17 | 100.0% | 55.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 100.0% | 42.3% |
Mark Clijsen's chess games
All 83 games by Mark Clijsen in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 28 wins, 25 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D00 | London System | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Anderssen's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Mikenas Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A03 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2019 | Ilias Van der Lende | 2,331 | chT-NED 1819 | D03 |
| Feb 2006 | Paul Bierenbroodspot | 2,282 | chT-NED 0506 | D02 |
| Sep 2011 | Wim Van der Wijk | 2,148 | chT-NED 1112 | E08 |
| Aug 2022 | Jonas Markgraf | 2,020 | Krefeld Open | A47 |
| Jun 2007 | Willem Sparreboom | 1,984 | Haarlem Open | D12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Krefeld Open | 2023 | 15 | 10 | 1,926 |
| chT-NED 1112 | 2012 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,264 |
| chT-NED 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 2 | 2,086 |
| chT-NED 0506 | 2006 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,145 |
| Maastricht Limburg Open | 2008 | 7 | 4 | 2,154 |
| 27th Geraardsbergen Open | 2011 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,095 |
| 4th Terre degli Elimi Open | 2013 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,189 |
| Haarlem Open | 2007 | 5 | 4 | 2,429 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mark Clijsen's chess games?
83 games by Mark Clijsen, from Jul 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 Mark Clijsen has played.
What does Mark Clijsen play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Mark Clijsen opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.a3 (2% of games), 1.Nc3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mark Clijsen answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Mark Clijsen play as White?
As White, Mark Clijsen's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mark Clijsen play as Black?
As Black, Mark Clijsen most often plays: French: Classical Variation (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Mark Clijsen's FIDE rating?
Mark Clijsen is currently rated 2,129 in classical chess and 2,093 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,187 (May 2011).
How many games has Mark Clijsen played?
Our database contains 83 games by Mark Clijsen, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 25 draws, 30 losses (33.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mark Clijsen?
83 games by Mark Clijsen 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.