Prepare against Martijn Woudsma
NLD · World #9,084 classical · FIDE ID 1008889
When preparing against Martijn Woudsma, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 66 games by Martijn Woudsma, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Martijn Woudsma's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martijn Woudsma 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 | 2,184 | 2,278 | Oct 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,254 | 2,270 | May 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 26 | 10 | 30 | 39.4% |
| As White | 30 | 13 | 5 | 12 | 43.3% |
| As Black | 36 | 13 | 5 | 18 | 36.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martijn Woudsma's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martijn Woudsma's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 29 | 96.7% | 53.4% |
| f4 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 53.4% score
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Woudsma usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Woudsma usually continues f4 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Woudsma usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- 1.f4 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Woudsma usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 42.9% | 72.2% |
| g6 | 6 | 28.6% | 8.3% |
| c5 | 4 | 19.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 75.0% | 58.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 25.0% | 100.0% |
Martijn Woudsma's chess games
All 66 games by Martijn Woudsma 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: 26 wins, 10 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C30 | King's Gambit | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B82 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E06 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E65 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B91 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2018 | Mark L Hebden | 2,454 | Jersey Open | C35 |
| Oct 2009 | Martin Villwock | 2,211 | 20th Goch Open | E94 |
| Oct 2016 | Emile Boucquet | 2,185 | chT-BEL 1617 | E85 |
| Dec 2016 | Kevin Noiroux | 2,169 | chT-BEL 1617 | B06 |
| Jul 2000 | David J Garner | 2,159 | Dieren Open | B05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dieren Open | 2000 | 17 | 5 | 2,015 |
| Jersey Open | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 2,265 |
| 3rd Pfalz Open | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,086 |
| 21st Vlissingen HZ Open | 2017 | 8 | 4 | 2,153 |
| 20th Goch Open | 2009 | 7 | 5 | 2,291 |
| 20th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2016 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,090 |
| chT-BEL 1617 | 2017 | 6 | 3 | 2,207 |
| Dieren Open A | 2001 | 3 | 2 | 2,147 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martijn Woudsma's chess games?
66 games by Martijn Woudsma, 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 Woudsma has played.
What does Martijn Woudsma play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Martijn Woudsma opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.f4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martijn Woudsma answers 1...Nf6 (43% of games), 1...g6 (29% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...g6 (25% of games).
What openings does Martijn Woudsma play as White?
As White, Martijn Woudsma's most-played openings in our database are: King's Gambit (6 games, 83.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martijn Woudsma play as Black?
As Black, Martijn Woudsma most often plays: Alekhine Defense (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Modern Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Martijn Woudsma's FIDE rating?
Martijn Woudsma is currently rated 2,184 in classical chess and 2,254 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,278 (Oct 2018).
How many games has Martijn Woudsma played?
Our database contains 66 games by Martijn Woudsma, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 10 draws, 30 losses (39.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martijn Woudsma?
66 games by Martijn Woudsma 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.