Prepare against Mees Van Osch
FM · NLD · World #3,002 classical · FIDE ID 1035967
Our database contains 696 games by Mees Van Osch, covering Jul 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Mees Van Osch's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mees Van Osch 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 | 2,338 | 2,377 | Jun 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,363 | 2,363 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,244 | 2,349 | Aug 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 696 | 286 | 136 | 274 | 41.1% |
| As White | 346 | 150 | 66 | 130 | 43.4% |
| As Black | 350 | 136 | 70 | 144 | 38.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mees Van Osch's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mees Van Osch's side.
First moves as White (346 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 344 | 99.4% | 52.6% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 52.6% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Osch usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Osch usually continues Nf3 (54.4% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Osch usually continues d4 (58.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 0% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Osch usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (171 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 92 | 53.8% | 54.9% |
| e6 | 63 | 36.8% | 45.2% |
| c6 | 8 | 4.7% | 68.8% |
| e5 | 6 | 3.5% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (114 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 80 | 70.2% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 24 | 21.1% | 43.8% |
| e6 | 6 | 5.3% | 58.3% |
| d5 | 4 | 3.5% | 25.0% |
Mees Van Osch's chess games
All 696 games by Mees Van Osch in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2011 - 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: 286 wins, 136 draws, 274 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 48 | 23/6/19 | 47.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 36 | 7/10/19 | 19.4% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 17 | 11/5/1 | 64.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 15 | 6/1/8 | 40.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 13 | 3/3/7 | 23.1% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 13 | 7/1/5 | 53.8% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 12 | 9/2/1 | 75.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 62 | 28/13/21 | 45.2% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 20 | 6/5/9 | 30.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 20 | 8/5/7 | 40.0% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 19 | 6/4/9 | 31.6% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 17 | 6/5/6 | 35.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| B40 | French Defense | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2014 | Sipke Ernst | 2,555 | 18th Hoogeveen Unive Open | D02 |
| Dec 2021 | Ramil Faizrakhmanov | 2,480 | Titled Tue | B45 |
| Jul 2017 | Nicolas Brunner | 2,480 | 8th Vaujany Open A | B48 |
| Apr 2018 | Martin Zumsande | 2,471 | Bundesliga 2017-18 | C12 |
| Oct 2016 | Hugo Ten Hertog | 2,468 | 20th Hoogeveen Unive Open | A08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 225 | 108.5 | 2,191 |
| Dieren Open | 2018 | 51 | 21.5 | 2,159 |
| Borne Euro Chess Open A | 2012 | 18 | 12 | 2,196 |
| ch-NED U21 | 2013 | 11 | 4 | 1,948 |
| Split Chess Open 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,334 |
| 28th Krakow Open A | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,198 |
| Panevezys Elite Open | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,250 |
| 52nd Groningen Open | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 2,312 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mees Van Osch's chess games?
696 games by Mees Van Osch, from Jul 2011 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 Osch has played.
What does Mees Van Osch play on the first move as White?
Across 346 games with White in our database, Mees Van Osch opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (0% of games), 1.Nf3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mees Van Osch answers 1...c5 (54% of games), 1...e6 (37% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (70% of games), 1...d6 (21% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Mees Van Osch play as White?
As White, Mees Van Osch's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (48 games, 47.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (36 games, 19.4% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (17 games, 64.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 346 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mees Van Osch play as Black?
As Black, Mees Van Osch most often plays: Sicilian (62 games, 45.2% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (20 games, 30.0% win rate); English Opening (20 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 350 games.
What is Mees Van Osch's FIDE rating?
Mees Van Osch is currently rated 2,338 in classical chess, 2,363 in rapid and 2,244 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,377 (Jun 2024).
How many games has Mees Van Osch played?
Our database contains 696 games by Mees Van Osch, covering Jul 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 286 wins, 136 draws, 274 losses (41.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mees Van Osch?
696 games by Mees Van Osch 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.