Prepare against Mark Van Ojik
FM · NLD · World #6,436 classical · FIDE ID 1015397
Our database contains 49 games by Mark Van Ojik, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mark Van Ojik's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mark Van Ojik 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 | 2,236 | 2,316 | Nov 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 49 | 15 | 12 | 22 | 30.6% |
| As White | 22 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 27 | 7 | 5 | 15 | 25.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mark Van Ojik's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mark Van Ojik's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 77.3% | 55.9% |
| d4 | 4 | 18.2% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 77% of White games, 55.9% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Ojik usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Ojik usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …d6 (12% of these games) — Ojik usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 18% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Ojik usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 16 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 71.4% | 70.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Mark Van Ojik's chess games
All 49 games by Mark Van Ojik in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 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: 15 wins, 12 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D60 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B09 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2009 | Sybolt Strating | 2,340 | Haarlem BDO-B | E11 |
| Mar 2019 | David Lana Rodriguez | 2,334 | chT-Aragon Honor Pl 7-10 | C68 |
| Apr 2011 | Luis Laliena Solanes | 2,208 | chT-Aragon Honor Descenso | D02 |
| Mar 2016 | Ricardo Llanes Luno | 2,170 | chT-Aragon Honor GrA | C22 |
| Mar 2007 | Ricardo Jario Garcia | 2,161 | chT-Aragon Autonomico | C42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haarlem BDO-B | 2009 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,164 |
| ch-NED U20 | 1993 | 8 | 2.5 | – |
| chT-Aragon Autonomico | 2007 | 5 | 2 | 2,087 |
| chT-Aragon Honor GrA | 2017 | 4 | 1 | 2,112 |
| chT-Aragon | 2009 | 4 | 3.5 | 2,376 |
| chT-Aragon Honor Gr I | 2023 | 3 | 1 | 2,230 |
| chT-Aragon Honor Titulo | 2022 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,150 |
| chT-Aragon Honor I | 2011 | 2 | 1 | 2,356 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mark Van Ojik's chess games?
49 games by Mark Van Ojik, from Jan 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 Mark Van Ojik has played.
What does Mark Van Ojik play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Mark Van Ojik opens with 1.e4 (77% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mark Van Ojik answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games).
What openings does Mark Van Ojik play as White?
As White, Mark Van Ojik's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mark Van Ojik play as Black?
As Black, Mark Van Ojik most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Mark Van Ojik's FIDE rating?
Mark Van Ojik is currently rated 2,236 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,316 (Nov 2016).
How many games has Mark Van Ojik played?
Our database contains 49 games by Mark Van Ojik, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 12 draws, 22 losses (30.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mark Van Ojik?
49 games by Mark Van Ojik 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.