Prepare against Mees Van Batenburg
NLD · World #6,064 classical · FIDE ID 1078259
Our database contains 170 games by Mees Van Batenburg, covering Apr 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Mees Van Batenburg's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mees Van Batenburg 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 | 2,246 | 2,266 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,259 | 2,259 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,365 | 2,392 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 170 | 63 | 47 | 60 | 37.1% |
| As White | 86 | 34 | 22 | 30 | 39.5% |
| As Black | 84 | 29 | 25 | 30 | 34.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 71 | 82.6% | 52.1% |
| d4 | 15 | 17.4% | 53.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 52.1% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Batenburg usually continues Nf3 (57.4% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Batenburg usually continues d4 (54.2% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Batenburg usually continues Nf3 (45.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 17% of White games, 53.3% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Batenburg usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Batenburg usually continues Nc3 (60.0% score)
- …f5 (20% of these games) — Batenburg usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 26 | 61.9% | 53.8% |
| e6 | 16 | 38.1% | 46.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 20 | 76.9% | 42.5% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 11.5% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 3 | 11.5% | 50.0% |
Mees Van Batenburg's chess games
All 170 games by Mees Van Batenburg in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2022 - Aug 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: 63 wins, 47 draws, 60 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B67 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 13 | 4/6/3 | 30.8% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Thomas Beerdsen | 2,538 | 17th BPB Limburg Open | C18 |
| Sep 2025 | Liam Vrolijk | 2,520 | NK Snelschaken Final | B90 |
| Sep 2025 | Hing Ting Lai | 2,451 | NK Snelschaken Final | B06 |
| Sep 2025 | Manuel Bosboom | 2,358 | NK Snelschaken Final | B90 |
| Sep 2023 | Lukas Dotzer | 2,357 | 31st EU-ch U14 | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NED U14 | 2023 | 18 | 12.5 | 1,971 |
| Dutch Championship Qualification | 2025 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,123 |
| NK Snelschaken Final | 2025 | 11 | 7 | 2,499 |
| Rotterdam Blitz Final AB | 2024 | 11 | 1.5 | 2,043 |
| Open Dutch Rapid Championship 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,279 |
| 27th Hoogeveen Open | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 2,019 |
| 28th Hoogeveen Open | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,222 |
| Open NK Rapid | 2025 | 9 | 7 | 2,315 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mees Van Batenburg's chess games?
170 games by Mees Van Batenburg, from Apr 2022 to Aug 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 Mees Van Batenburg has played.
What does Mees Van Batenburg play on the first move as White?
Across 86 games with White in our database, Mees Van Batenburg opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mees Van Batenburg answers 1...c5 (62% of games), 1...e6 (38% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (77% of games), 1...Nf6 (12% of games), 1...f5 (12% of games).
What openings does Mees Van Batenburg play as White?
As White, Mees Van Batenburg's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Italian Game (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 86 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mees Van Batenburg play as Black?
As Black, Mees Van Batenburg most often plays: Sicilian (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Horwitz Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (8 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 84 games.
What is Mees Van Batenburg's FIDE rating?
Mees Van Batenburg is currently rated 2,246 in classical chess, 2,259 in rapid and 2,365 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,266 (May 2026).
How many games has Mees Van Batenburg played?
Our database contains 170 games by Mees Van Batenburg, covering Apr 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 63 wins, 47 draws, 60 losses (37.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mees Van Batenburg?
170 games by Mees Van Batenburg 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.