Prepare against Mart Nabuurs
FM · NLD · World #4,484 classical · FIDE ID 1018515
When preparing against Mart Nabuurs, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (76%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 30.8% over 26 games.
Our database contains 192 games by Mart Nabuurs, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mart Nabuurs's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mart Nabuurs 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 | 2,288 | 2,320 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 192 | 69 | 63 | 60 | 35.9% |
| As White | 91 | 32 | 29 | 30 | 35.2% |
| As Black | 101 | 37 | 34 | 30 | 36.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mart Nabuurs's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mart Nabuurs's side.
First moves as White (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 91 | 100.0% | 51.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 51.1% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Nabuurs usually continues Nc3 (44.2% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Nabuurs usually continues Nf3 (44.1% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Nabuurs usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 29 | 44.6% | 53.4% |
| e6 | 18 | 27.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 11 | 16.9% | 68.2% |
| Nc6 | 6 | 9.2% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 76.2% | 53.1% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
Mart Nabuurs's chess games
All 192 games by Mart Nabuurs in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 69 wins, 63 draws, 60 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 26 | 8/7/11 | 30.8% |
| C00 | French Defense | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B40 | French Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2012 | Twan Burg | 2,462 | chT-NED 1112 | B99 |
| Oct 2012 | Geert Van der Stricht | 2,403 | chT-NED 1213 | E01 |
| Sep 2011 | Henk Vedder | 2,374 | chT-NED 1112 | B50 |
| Mar 2012 | Arthur Van de Oudeweetering | 2,338 | chT-NED 1112 | B22 |
| Sep 2018 | Jan Willem Van de Griendt | 2,335 | chT-NED 1819 | D47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hengelo U16 Open | 2004 | 18 | 12 | 2,346 |
| Hengelo U14 Open | 2002 | 17 | 10 | – |
| Maastricht Limburg Open | 2008 | 13 | 7 | 2,215 |
| Roosendaal Open | 2011 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,290 |
| ch-NED U12 | 2000 | 11 | 6.5 | – |
| ch-NED U21 | 2008 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,070 |
| chT-NED 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,308 |
| NED U12 Open | 1999 | 9 | 5.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mart Nabuurs's chess games?
192 games by Mart Nabuurs, from Oct 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 Mart Nabuurs has played.
What does Mart Nabuurs play on the first move as White?
Across 91 games with White in our database, Mart Nabuurs opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mart Nabuurs answers 1...c5 (45% of games), 1...e6 (28% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (76% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games), 1...f5 (5% of games).
What openings does Mart Nabuurs play as White?
As White, Mart Nabuurs's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (26 games, 30.8% win rate); French Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 91 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mart Nabuurs play as Black?
As Black, Mart Nabuurs most often plays: Slav Defense (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (11 games, 54.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 101 games.
What is Mart Nabuurs's FIDE rating?
Mart Nabuurs is currently rated 2,288 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,320 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Mart Nabuurs played?
Our database contains 192 games by Mart Nabuurs, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 69 wins, 63 draws, 60 losses (35.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mart Nabuurs?
192 games by Mart Nabuurs 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.