Prepare against Martijn Monteban
FM · NLD · World #4,368 classical · FIDE ID 1008978
Our database contains 116 games by Martijn Monteban, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Martijn Monteban's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martijn Monteban 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 | 2,292 | 2,345 | Feb 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,283 | 2,315 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 117 | 47 | 39 | 31 | 40.2% |
| As White | 60 | 28 | 21 | 11 | 46.7% |
| As Black | 57 | 19 | 18 | 20 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martijn Monteban's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martijn Monteban's side.
First moves as White (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 24 | 40.0% | 58.3% |
| Nf3 | 18 | 30.0% | 61.1% |
| e4 | 15 | 25.0% | 73.3% |
| c4 | 3 | 5.0% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 40% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Monteban usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Monteban usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Monteban usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 30% of White games, 61.1% score
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Monteban usually continues e3 (60.0% score)
- …Nf6 (28% of these games) — Monteban usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Monteban usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 25 | 78.1% | 42.0% |
| c5 | 7 | 21.9% | 64.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 56.3% | 38.9% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 31.3% | 70.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 12.5% | 75.0% |
Martijn Monteban's chess games
All 116 games by Martijn Monteban 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: 47 wins, 39 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | English Opening | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2024 | Koen Leenhouts | 2,454 | ch-NED Qual Rapid | B40 |
| May 2004 | Arno Bezemer | 2,355 | Bussum Open | C42 |
| Jul 2005 | Niek Narings | 2,263 | 2nd Amsterdam ACT Open | C42 |
| Jul 2004 | Henk Happel | 2,243 | 1st Amsterdam ACT Open | D20 |
| Aug 2006 | Bart Gijswijt | 2,232 | Haarlem BDO-B | E05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoorn Romero Open | 2024 | 17 | 12 | 2,294 |
| ch-NED Qual Rapid | 2024 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,226 |
| Dieren Open | 2008 | 9 | 5 | 2,219 |
| ch-NED U16 | 1998 | 9 | 3 | – |
| 2nd Amsterdam ACT Open | 2005 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,240 |
| ch-NED U20 | 2000 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,219 |
| 1st Amsterdam ACT Open | 2004 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,238 |
| Haarlem BDO-B | 2006 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,387 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martijn Monteban's chess games?
116 games by Martijn Monteban, 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 Martijn Monteban has played.
What does Martijn Monteban play on the first move as White?
Across 60 games with White in our database, Martijn Monteban opens with 1.d4 (40% of games), 1.Nf3 (30% of games), 1.e4 (25% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martijn Monteban answers 1...e5 (78% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (56% of games), 1...Nf6 (31% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games).
What openings does Martijn Monteban play as White?
As White, Martijn Monteban's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 60 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martijn Monteban play as Black?
As Black, Martijn Monteban most often plays: Petrov's Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 57 games.
What is Martijn Monteban's FIDE rating?
Martijn Monteban is currently rated 2,292 in classical chess, 2,283 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,345 (Feb 2023).
How many games has Martijn Monteban played?
Our database contains 116 games by Martijn Monteban, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 47 wins, 39 draws, 31 losses (40.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martijn Monteban?
116 games by Martijn Monteban 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.