Prepare against Martin Van Dommelen
NLD · World #8,608 classical · FIDE ID 1018892
Our database contains 147 games by Martin Van Dommelen, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Martin Van Dommelen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Martin Van Dommelen 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 | 2,193 | 2,210 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,143 | 2,195 | Jun 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 147 | 64 | 31 | 52 | 43.5% |
| As White | 76 | 39 | 13 | 24 | 51.3% |
| As Black | 71 | 25 | 18 | 28 | 35.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Martin Van Dommelen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Martin Van Dommelen's side.
First moves as White (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 76 | 100.0% | 59.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 59.9% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Dommelen usually continues Nf3 (34.2% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Dommelen usually continues Nf3 (72.2% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Dommelen usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 26 | 55.3% | 51.9% |
| e5 | 12 | 25.5% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 7 | 14.9% | 71.4% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 70.6% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 3 | 17.6% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
Martin Van Dommelen's chess games
All 147 games by Martin Van Dommelen in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 64 wins, 31 draws, 52 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 14 | 7/0/7 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 12 | 8/3/1 | 66.7% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 21 | 7/6/8 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B09 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2013 | Christov Kleijn | 2,423 | 29th EU-Cup | C41 |
| May 2000 | Erwin L'Ami | 2,301 | ch-NED U16 | C56 |
| Oct 2018 | Afrim Fejzullahu | 2,247 | 34th EU-Cup | C45 |
| Jul 2014 | Miguel Angel Saenz Narciso | 2,212 | 17th Naujac Open | C41 |
| Aug 2003 | Robert Ris | 2,205 | Hengelo U20 Open | B25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hengelo U20 Open | 2003 | 26 | 14 | 2,228 |
| Hengelo U14 Open | 2003 | 18 | 11 | – |
| ch-NED U14 | 1998 | 18 | 9 | 2,055 |
| ch-NED U16 | 2000 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,239 |
| 22nd Vlissingen HZ Open | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,102 |
| 17th Naujac Open | 2014 | 9 | 7 | 2,290 |
| ch-NED U16 Open | 2000 | 9 | 6.5 | – |
| NED U16 Open | 1999 | 9 | 6 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Martin Van Dommelen's chess games?
147 games by Martin Van Dommelen, from Jul 2006 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 Van Dommelen has played.
What does Martin Van Dommelen play on the first move as White?
Across 76 games with White in our database, Martin Van Dommelen opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Martin Van Dommelen answers 1...c5 (55% of games), 1...e5 (26% of games), 1...d6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (71% of games), 1...d6 (18% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games).
What openings does Martin Van Dommelen play as White?
As White, Martin Van Dommelen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Scotch Game (12 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (10 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 76 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Martin Van Dommelen play as Black?
As Black, Martin Van Dommelen most often plays: Sicilian (21 games, 33.3% win rate); Philidor (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 71 games.
What is Martin Van Dommelen's FIDE rating?
Martin Van Dommelen is currently rated 2,193 in classical chess and 2,143 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,210 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Martin Van Dommelen played?
Our database contains 147 games by Martin Van Dommelen, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 64 wins, 31 draws, 52 losses (43.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Martin Van Dommelen?
147 games by Martin Van Dommelen 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.