Prepare against Martin Glimmerveen
NLD · World #34,119 classical · FIDE ID 1012290
Our database contains 39 games by Martin Glimmerveen, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Martin Glimmerveen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Glimmerveen 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 | 1,963 | 2,147 | Jan 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 8 | 4 | 27 | 20.5% |
| As White | 20 | 6 | 3 | 11 | 30.0% |
| As Black | 19 | 2 | 1 | 16 | 10.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Glimmerveen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Glimmerveen's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 75.0% | 40.0% |
| d4 | 5 | 25.0% | 30.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 75% of White games, 40.0% score
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Glimmerveen usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Glimmerveen usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Glimmerveen usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 25% of White games, 30.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Glimmerveen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …a5 (20% of these games) — Glimmerveen usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (20% of these games) — Glimmerveen usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 100.0% | 9.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 80.0% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Martin Glimmerveen's chess games
All 39 games by Martin Glimmerveen in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 8 wins, 4 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Paleface Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2015 | Olaf Steffens | 2,242 | 8th Delft Prinsenstad Open A | C10 |
| May 2009 | Joep Nabuurs | 2,227 | 3rd Maastricht Limburg Open | B25 |
| Mar 2004 | Gustavo Gaviria Velazquez | 2,065 | — | B75 |
| Jun 2009 | Claudia Mueller | 2,021 | 3rd Maastricht Limburg Open | B15 |
| Feb 2012 | Wouter Noordkamp | 2,009 | Leiden Noteboom Memorial-A 72nd | B80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Leiden SB | 2003 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,640 |
| 3rd Maastricht Limburg Open | 2009 | 6 | 2 | 2,092 |
| 8th Delft Prinsenstad Open A | 2015 | 4 | 1 | 2,036 |
| Delft Prinsenstad Open A | 2011 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,111 |
| 25th Andorra Open | 2007 | 3 | 0 | 2,011 |
| Leiden Noteboom Memorial-A 72nd | 2012 | 2 | 1 | 2,277 |
| 37th Ghent Taminco Open | 2014 | 2 | 0 | 1,911 |
| 68th Leiden Noteboom Memorial | 2008 | 1 | 0 | 2,112 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Glimmerveen's chess games?
39 games by Martin Glimmerveen, from Oct 2007 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 Martin Glimmerveen has played.
What does Martin Glimmerveen play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Martin Glimmerveen opens with 1.e4 (75% of games), 1.d4 (25% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Glimmerveen answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Martin Glimmerveen play as White?
As White, Martin Glimmerveen's most-played openings in our database are: Modern Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Glimmerveen play as Black?
As Black, Martin Glimmerveen most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Martin Glimmerveen's FIDE rating?
Martin Glimmerveen is currently rated 1,963 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,147 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Martin Glimmerveen played?
Our database contains 39 games by Martin Glimmerveen, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 4 draws, 27 losses (20.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Glimmerveen?
39 games by Martin Glimmerveen 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.