Prepare against Martien Van der Meijden
NLD · World #14,429 classical · FIDE ID 1020846
When preparing against Martien Van der Meijden, expect 1.d4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%).
Our database contains 60 games by Martien Van der Meijden, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Martien Van der Meijden's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martien Van der Meijden 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 | 2,111 | 2,158 | Dec 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 23 | 15 | 22 | 38.3% |
| As White | 27 | 13 | 7 | 7 | 48.1% |
| As Black | 33 | 10 | 8 | 15 | 30.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martien Van der Meijden's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martien Van der Meijden's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 26 | 96.3% | 59.6% |
| e4 | 1 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 96% of White games, 59.6% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Meijden usually continues c4 (44.4% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Meijden usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Meijden usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 4% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Meijden usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 60.0% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 8 | 40.0% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 85.7% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Martien Van der Meijden's chess games
All 60 games by Martien Van der Meijden in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 23 wins, 15 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A34 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C40 | Latvian Gambit | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D79 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Bishop's Opening: Boden-Kieseritzky Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2005 | Vladimir Epishin | 2,614 | Utrecht OKU Open | E24 |
| Aug 2011 | Dirk Van Dooren | 2,290 | Roosendaal Open | B21 |
| Jun 2005 | Rolf Dijksterhuis | 2,092 | Utrecht OKU Open | B86 |
| Oct 2021 | Michalis Florentiades | 1,996 | 2nd Larnaca OFIS Open | B42 |
| May 2016 | Nikolaos Vitsaxakis | 1,749 | 17th Heraklion Open | B26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NED U16 | 1995 | 17 | 7.5 | – |
| 17th Heraklion Open | 2016 | 9 | 6 | 1,960 |
| NED U20 Open | 1999 | 9 | 5 | 2,366 |
| ch-NED U20 | 1997 | 9 | 4 | – |
| Roosendaal Open | 2011 | 5 | 2 | 2,077 |
| 3rd Haarlem Nova College Open | 2004 | 4 | 2 | 2,303 |
| 2nd Larnaca OFIS Open | 2021 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,186 |
| Utrecht OKU Open | 2005 | 2 | 2 | 2,753 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martien Van der Meijden's chess games?
60 games by Martien Van der Meijden, from Apr 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 Martien Van der Meijden has played.
What does Martien Van der Meijden play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Martien Van der Meijden opens with 1.d4 (96% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martien Van der Meijden answers 1...e5 (60% of games), 1...c5 (40% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Martien Van der Meijden play as White?
As White, Martien Van der Meijden's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martien Van der Meijden play as Black?
As Black, Martien Van der Meijden most often plays: Latvian Gambit (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Gambit (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Martien Van der Meijden's FIDE rating?
Martien Van der Meijden is currently rated 2,111 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,158 (Dec 2013).
How many games has Martien Van der Meijden played?
Our database contains 60 games by Martien Van der Meijden, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 15 draws, 22 losses (38.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martien Van der Meijden?
60 games by Martien Van der Meijden 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.