Prepare against Martijn Van der Eijk
NLD · World #8,033 classical · FIDE ID 1026534
Our database contains 78 games by Martijn Van der Eijk, covering Jan 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Martijn Van der Eijk's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martijn Van der Eijk 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 | 2,204 | 2,277 | Feb 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 28 | 16 | 34 | 35.9% |
| As White | 38 | 20 | 6 | 12 | 52.6% |
| As Black | 40 | 8 | 10 | 22 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martijn Van der Eijk's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martijn Van der Eijk's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 42.1% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 14 | 36.8% | 64.3% |
| c4 | 5 | 13.2% | 90.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 5.3% | 25.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 42% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Eijk usually continues c3 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Eijk usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Eijk usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 37% of White games, 64.3% score
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Eijk usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (21% of these games) — Eijk usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Eijk usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 42.1% | 18.8% |
| c5 | 7 | 36.8% | 21.4% |
| d6 | 3 | 15.8% | 16.7% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 60.0% | 38.9% |
| d6 | 4 | 26.7% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 13.3% | 75.0% |
Martijn Van der Eijk's chess games
All 78 games by Martijn Van der Eijk in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2010 - 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: 28 wins, 16 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 12 | 8/1/3 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D27 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2014 | Marcin Sieciechowicz | 2,438 | 5th Terre degli Elimi Open | A31 |
| Mar 2024 | Eline Roebers | 2,421 | chT-NED 2324 | C89 |
| Nov 2024 | Steven Geirnaert | 2,409 | Dutch League 2024-25 | C47 |
| Jul 2014 | Andrea Amato | 2,350 | 5th Terre degli Elimi Open | A33 |
| Jul 2011 | Rick Duijker | 2,276 | 1st Amsterdam Science Park Open A | A87 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5th Terre degli Elimi Open | 2014 | 9 | 6 | 2,414 |
| ch-NED U16 Open | 2000 | 9 | 4.5 | – |
| Hengelo U16 Open | 2001 | 9 | 5 | – |
| 1st Amsterdam Science Park Open A | 2011 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,196 |
| chT-NED 2324 | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,309 |
| ch-NED U16 | 2000 | 9 | 4 | 2,256 |
| Innsbruck Open | 2024 | 8 | 4 | 2,099 |
| Dutch League 2024-25 | 2025 | 7 | 1.5 | 2,151 |
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Where can I find Martijn Van der Eijk's chess games?
78 games by Martijn Van der Eijk, from Jan 2010 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 Van der Eijk has played.
What does Martijn Van der Eijk play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Martijn Van der Eijk opens with 1.e4 (42% of games), 1.Nc3 (37% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martijn Van der Eijk answers 1...e5 (42% of games), 1...c5 (37% of games), 1...d6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d6 (27% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games).
What openings does Martijn Van der Eijk play as White?
As White, Martijn Van der Eijk's most-played openings in our database are: Dunst Opening (12 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (6 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martijn Van der Eijk play as Black?
As Black, Martijn Van der Eijk most often plays: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Martijn Van der Eijk's FIDE rating?
Martijn Van der Eijk is currently rated 2,204 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,277 (Feb 2016).
How many games has Martijn Van der Eijk played?
Our database contains 78 games by Martijn Van der Eijk, covering Jan 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 16 draws, 34 losses (35.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martijn Van der Eijk?
78 games by Martijn Van der Eijk 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.