Prepare against Martijn Maddens
CM · Belgium · World #15,960 classical · FIDE ID 206962
Our database contains 202 games by Martijn Maddens, covering Jul 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Martijn Maddens's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martijn Maddens 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 | 2,095 | 2,238 | Feb 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,127 | 2,142 | Sep 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,020 | 2,141 | Jul 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 202 | 61 | 37 | 104 | 30.2% |
| As White | 103 | 31 | 18 | 54 | 30.1% |
| As Black | 99 | 30 | 19 | 50 | 30.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martijn Maddens's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martijn Maddens's side.
First moves as White (103 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 98 | 95.1% | 37.8% |
| d4 | 5 | 4.9% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 37.8% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Maddens usually continues c3 (31.0% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Maddens usually continues Nf3 (47.7% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Maddens usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Maddens usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Maddens usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (20% of these games) — Maddens usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 28 | 56.0% | 46.4% |
| Nf6 | 13 | 26.0% | 46.2% |
| e5 | 9 | 18.0% | 44.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 21 | 58.3% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 30.6% | 27.3% |
| f5 | 4 | 11.1% | 62.5% |
Martijn Maddens's chess games
All 202 games by Martijn Maddens in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - Aug 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: 61 wins, 37 draws, 104 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 29 | 6/6/17 | 20.7% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 11 | 2/6/3 | 18.2% |
| D25 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| E05 | Catalan | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A87 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2019 | Lance Henderson de La Fuente | 2,471 | 37th Andorra Open | B53 |
| Jul 2016 | Dirk Van Dooren | 2,390 | Dieren Open | C36 |
| Aug 2020 | Guillermo Baches Garcia | 2,329 | Titled Tue | B92 |
| Dec 2016 | Bernd Schneider | 2,320 | Boeblingen Open 33rd | B22 |
| Oct 2019 | Joakim Nilsson | 2,305 | Titled Tue | E05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2020 | 45 | 11.5 | 2,010 |
| ch-BEL Open | 2017 | 16 | 5 | 1,891 |
| ch-BEL U12 | 2004 | 9 | 5 | 1,465 |
| ch-BEL U16 | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,840 |
| Charleroi Open | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,211 |
| ch-BEL U20 | 2011 | 9 | 2 | 1,868 |
| ch-World Amateur U2300 | 2017 | 9 | 6 | 2,284 |
| 6th Terre degli Elimi Open | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 2,164 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martijn Maddens's chess games?
202 games by Martijn Maddens, from Jul 2009 to Aug 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 Martijn Maddens has played.
What does Martijn Maddens play on the first move as White?
Across 103 games with White in our database, Martijn Maddens opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martijn Maddens answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...Nf6 (26% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (58% of games), 1...Nf6 (31% of games), 1...f5 (11% of games).
What openings does Martijn Maddens play as White?
As White, Martijn Maddens's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (29 games, 20.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 103 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martijn Maddens play as Black?
As Black, Martijn Maddens most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Alekhine Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 99 games.
What is Martijn Maddens's FIDE rating?
Martijn Maddens is currently rated 2,095 in classical chess, 2,127 in rapid and 2,020 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,238 (Feb 2017).
How many games has Martijn Maddens played?
Our database contains 202 games by Martijn Maddens, covering Jul 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 61 wins, 37 draws, 104 losses (30.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martijn Maddens?
202 games by Martijn Maddens 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.