Prepare against Melvin Holwijn
NLD · World #51,694 classical · FIDE ID 1017314
Our database contains 145 games by Melvin Holwijn, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Melvin Holwijn's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Melvin Holwijn 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 | 1,886 | 2,050 | Aug 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 145 | 57 | 30 | 58 | 39.3% |
| As White | 68 | 37 | 11 | 20 | 54.4% |
| As Black | 77 | 20 | 19 | 38 | 26.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Melvin Holwijn's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Melvin Holwijn's side.
First moves as White (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 64 | 94.1% | 64.8% |
| f4 | 2 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 64.8% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Holwijn usually continues c4 (56.7% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Holwijn usually continues Nf3 (76.9% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Holwijn usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Holwijn usually continues fxe5 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Holwijn usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 25 | 73.5% | 44.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 8.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 8.8% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 46.7% | 35.7% |
| d5 | 10 | 33.3% | 15.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
Melvin Holwijn's chess games
All 145 games by Melvin Holwijn in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 57 wins, 30 draws, 58 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| A04 | English Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A89 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 15 | 5/5/5 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Bishop's Opening: Boden-Kieseritzky Gambit | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Anthony Ibrahim | 2,220 | Vlissingen Open | D14 |
| Aug 2011 | Albin Dal Borgo | 2,179 | Brasschaat Open 11th | D35 |
| Apr 2019 | Dennis Van Vliet | 2,080 | chT-BEL 1819 | E00 |
| Apr 2015 | Gareth J Haslinger | 2,031 | Delft Prinsenstad Open B | D02 |
| Feb 2013 | Dick Van den Berg | 2,029 | Leiden Noteboom Memorial B 73rd | D19 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vlissingen Open | 1996 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,301 |
| Delft Prinsenstad Open B | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 1,940 |
| 4th Maastricht Limburg Open B | 2010 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,101 |
| 8th Maastricht Limburg Open B | 2014 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,876 |
| 20th Goch Open | 2009 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,011 |
| 5th Maastricht Limburg Open B | 2011 | 7 | 3 | 1,808 |
| 7th Maastricht Limburg Open B | 2013 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,035 |
| 9th Maastricht Limburg Open B | 2015 | 7 | 5 | 2,041 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Melvin Holwijn's chess games?
145 games by Melvin Holwijn, from Oct 2005 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 Melvin Holwijn has played.
What does Melvin Holwijn play on the first move as White?
Across 68 games with White in our database, Melvin Holwijn opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.f4 (3% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Melvin Holwijn answers 1...e5 (74% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (47% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games).
What openings does Melvin Holwijn play as White?
As White, Melvin Holwijn's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (12 games, 58.3% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (8 games, 75.0% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 68 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Melvin Holwijn play as Black?
As Black, Melvin Holwijn most often plays: Petrov's Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 77 games.
What is Melvin Holwijn's FIDE rating?
Melvin Holwijn is currently rated 1,886 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,050 (Aug 2012).
How many games has Melvin Holwijn played?
Our database contains 145 games by Melvin Holwijn, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 57 wins, 30 draws, 58 losses (39.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Melvin Holwijn?
145 games by Melvin Holwijn 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.