Prepare against Martien Hellinga Damstra
Spain · World #28,503 classical · FIDE ID 22224351
When preparing against Martien Hellinga Damstra, expect 1.e4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (92%).
Our database contains 69 games by Martien Hellinga Damstra, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Martien Hellinga Damstra's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martien Hellinga Damstra 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 | 1,995 | 2,161 | Mar 2010 |
| Rapid | 1,950 | 2,067 | Jun 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,975 | 2,067 | Dec 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 41 | 15 | 13 | 59.4% |
| As White | 32 | 20 | 9 | 3 | 62.5% |
| As Black | 37 | 21 | 6 | 10 | 56.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martien Hellinga Damstra's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martien Hellinga Damstra's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 78.1% | 78.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 12.5% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 9.4% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 78% of White games, 78.0% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Damstra usually continues c3 (68.2% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Damstra usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Damstra usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 75.0% score
- …d5 (75% of these games) — Damstra usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Damstra usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 81.8% | 61.1% |
| e5 | 2 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 92.3% | 58.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
Martien Hellinga Damstra's chess games
All 69 games by Martien Hellinga Damstra in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - 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: 41 wins, 15 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 11 | 5/5/1 | 45.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B46 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 7 | 6/0/1 | 85.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2003 | Jose Luis Juan Roldan | 2,283 | chT-Asturias Gr-B 0304 | E12 |
| Jan 1999 | Carlos Gonzalez Fuente | 2,259 | chT40-Asturias Primera B | B22 |
| Jan 2003 | Juan Ramon Rodriguez Fernandez | 2,211 | 10th Oviedo Aniversario Open | B02 |
| Sep 2000 | Sergio Arias Torio | 2,144 | San Miguel Open 6th | C02 |
| Jan 2003 | Alejandro Fernandez Fernandez | 2,088 | Trevias Open | D03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT40-Asturias Primera B | 2001 | 21 | 16.5 | 2,417 |
| chT-Asturias | 1998 | 9 | 6.5 | – |
| San Miguel Open 7th | 2001 | 7 | 5 | 2,404 |
| San Miguel Open 6th | 2000 | 7 | 5 | 2,373 |
| 5th San Miguel Open | 1999 | 6 | 4 | 2,612 |
| 10th Oviedo Aniversario Open | 2003 | 6 | 4 | 2,280 |
| chT-Asturias Gr-B 0304 | 2003 | 4 | 3 | 2,279 |
| Trevias Open | 2003 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,072 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martien Hellinga Damstra's chess games?
69 games by Martien Hellinga Damstra, from Apr 2007 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 Martien Hellinga Damstra has played.
What does Martien Hellinga Damstra play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Martien Hellinga Damstra opens with 1.e4 (78% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martien Hellinga Damstra answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (92% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games).
What openings does Martien Hellinga Damstra play as White?
As White, Martien Hellinga Damstra's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Scotch Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martien Hellinga Damstra play as Black?
As Black, Martien Hellinga Damstra most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 85.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Martien Hellinga Damstra's FIDE rating?
Martien Hellinga Damstra is currently rated 1,995 in classical chess, 1,950 in rapid and 1,975 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,161 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Martien Hellinga Damstra played?
Our database contains 69 games by Martien Hellinga Damstra, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 15 draws, 13 losses (59.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martien Hellinga Damstra?
69 games by Martien Hellinga Damstra 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.