Prepare against Marnix Van der Zalm
NLD · World #19,277 classical · FIDE ID 1004611
When preparing against Marnix Van der Zalm, expect 1.d4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (55%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Pirc Defense as Black, 34.2% over 38 games.
Our database contains 139 games by Marnix Van der Zalm, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marnix Van der Zalm's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marnix Van der Zalm 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 | 2,063 | 2,110 | Jul 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 139 | 51 | 27 | 61 | 36.7% |
| As White | 63 | 27 | 12 | 24 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 76 | 24 | 15 | 37 | 31.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marnix Van der Zalm's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marnix Van der Zalm's side.
First moves as White (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 50 | 79.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 9.5% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 6.3% | 62.5% |
| g3 | 3 | 4.8% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 79% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (68% of these games) — Zalm usually continues c4 (48.4% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Zalm usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (6% of these games) — Zalm usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 10% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Zalm usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Zalm usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 35 | 83.3% | 41.4% |
| e6 | 3 | 7.1% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 4.8% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 12 | 54.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 13.6% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 13.6% | 16.7% |
| f5 | 2 | 9.1% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
Marnix Van der Zalm's chess games
All 139 games by Marnix Van der Zalm in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 51 wins, 27 draws, 61 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A68 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A21 | English Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A35 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D23 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 38 | 13/7/18 | 34.2% |
| A85 | Rat Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Sandor Horvath | 2,385 | 1st Vlissingen HZ Open | B08 |
| Jan 1987 | Bela Perenyi | 2,360 | St Ingbert Open | A69 |
| Aug 2016 | Erik-Jan Hummel | 2,294 | 20th Vlissingen HZ Open | A87 |
| Aug 2014 | Soel Kartsev | 2,264 | 18th Vlissingen HZ Open | E48 |
| Aug 2011 | Stefan Colijn | 2,207 | 15th Vlissingen HZ Open | D15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Ingbert Open | 1993 | 19 | 9.5 | 1,948 |
| 8th ECI Open U20 | 1981 | 9 | 4 | 1,999 |
| Sas van Gent ECI Open U20 | 1982 | 9 | 4.5 | – |
| 23rd Vlissingen HZ Open | 2019 | 8 | 5 | 2,011 |
| Cattolica Open | 1993 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,351 |
| 24th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2022 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,941 |
| 1st Vlissingen HZ Open | 1997 | 7 | 5 | 2,588 |
| 15th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2011 | 7 | 4 | 2,315 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marnix Van der Zalm's chess games?
139 games by Marnix Van der Zalm, from Apr 2003 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 Marnix Van der Zalm has played.
What does Marnix Van der Zalm play on the first move as White?
Across 63 games with White in our database, Marnix Van der Zalm opens with 1.d4 (79% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marnix Van der Zalm answers 1...d6 (83% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (55% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Marnix Van der Zalm play as White?
As White, Marnix Van der Zalm's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (7 games, 42.9% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 63 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marnix Van der Zalm play as Black?
As Black, Marnix Van der Zalm most often plays: Pirc Defense (38 games, 34.2% win rate); Rat Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 76 games.
What is Marnix Van der Zalm's FIDE rating?
Marnix Van der Zalm is currently rated 2,063 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,110 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Marnix Van der Zalm played?
Our database contains 139 games by Marnix Van der Zalm, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 51 wins, 27 draws, 61 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marnix Van der Zalm?
139 games by Marnix Van der Zalm 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.