Prepare against Mark Haast
IM · NLD · World #1,314 classical · FIDE ID 1021133
Our database contains 303 games by Mark Haast, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mark Haast's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mark Haast 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 | 2,425 | 2,425 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,388 | 2,410 | Jun 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,350 | 2,360 | Jun 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 303 | 138 | 75 | 90 | 45.5% |
| As White | 159 | 86 | 36 | 37 | 54.1% |
| As Black | 144 | 52 | 39 | 53 | 36.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mark Haast's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mark Haast's side.
First moves as White (159 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 92 | 57.9% | 64.7% |
| c4 | 41 | 25.8% | 67.1% |
| d4 | 13 | 8.2% | 53.8% |
| g3 | 7 | 4.4% | 78.6% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 3.8% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 58% of White games, 64.7% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Haast usually continues Nf3 (56.0% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Haast usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Haast usually continues d4 (64.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 26% of White games, 67.1% score
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Haast usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Haast usually continues g3 (56.3% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Haast usually continues g3 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (99 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 58 | 58.6% | 48.3% |
| g6 | 18 | 18.2% | 36.1% |
| e5 | 16 | 16.2% | 46.9% |
| d5 | 5 | 5.1% | 80.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 75.0% | 54.8% |
| d5 | 4 | 14.3% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
Mark Haast's chess games
All 303 games by Mark Haast in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 138 wins, 75 draws, 90 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 16 | 10/4/2 | 62.5% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 4/5/2 | 36.4% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 6/2/0 | 75.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| A24 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A10 | Hungarian Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian | 25 | 11/5/9 | 44.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 19 | 6/3/10 | 31.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2018 | Friso Nijboer | 2,495 | chT-NED 1819 | A26 |
| Dec 2012 | David Klein | 2,447 | chT-NED 1213 | A88 |
| Mar 2011 | Marcin Sieciechowicz | 2,441 | 27th Cappelle Open | C10 |
| Nov 2018 | Roger Meng | 2,421 | chT-NED 1819 | E11 |
| Jul 2008 | Ponnuswamy Konguvel | 2,415 | 7th La Fere Open | A33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NED U12 | 2003 | 24 | 8.5 | – |
| Dieren Open | 2008 | 18 | 7.5 | 2,122 |
| Hengelo U14 Open | 2005 | 15 | 9.5 | 1,878 |
| Roosendaal Open | 2011 | 12 | 7 | 2,165 |
| Hengelo U12 Open | 2003 | 12 | 9 | – |
| ch-NED U17 | 2007 | 11 | 8 | 2,100 |
| 21st Barcelona Sants Open | 2019 | 10 | 7 | 2,481 |
| ch-EU Corporate | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 2,390 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mark Haast's chess games?
303 games by Mark Haast, from Oct 2006 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 Haast has played.
What does Mark Haast play on the first move as White?
Across 159 games with White in our database, Mark Haast opens with 1.e4 (58% of games), 1.c4 (26% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mark Haast answers 1...c5 (59% of games), 1...g6 (18% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games).
What openings does Mark Haast play as White?
As White, Mark Haast's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (16 games, 62.5% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 27.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 159 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mark Haast play as Black?
As Black, Mark Haast most often plays: Sicilian (25 games, 44.0% win rate); Modern Defense (19 games, 31.6% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 144 games.
What is Mark Haast's FIDE rating?
Mark Haast is currently rated 2,425 in classical chess, 2,388 in rapid and 2,350 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,425 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Mark Haast played?
Our database contains 303 games by Mark Haast, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 138 wins, 75 draws, 90 losses (45.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mark Haast?
303 games by Mark Haast 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.