Prepare against Menno Monsma
NLD · World #18,507 classical · FIDE ID 1030841
Our database contains 151 games by Menno Monsma, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Menno Monsma's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Menno Monsma 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 | 2,070 | 2,114 | May 2011 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 151 | 51 | 63 | 37 | 33.8% |
| As White | 76 | 29 | 30 | 17 | 38.2% |
| As Black | 75 | 22 | 33 | 20 | 29.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Menno Monsma's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Menno Monsma's side.
First moves as White (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 33 | 43.4% | 62.1% |
| d4 | 21 | 27.6% | 59.5% |
| c4 | 14 | 18.4% | 46.4% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 9.2% | 50.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 43% of White games, 62.1% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Monsma usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Monsma usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- …d6 (12% of these games) — Monsma usually continues d4 (87.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 28% of White games, 59.5% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Monsma usually continues c4 (54.2% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Monsma usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …Nc6 (5% of these games) — Monsma usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 40.7% | 63.6% |
| e6 | 10 | 37.0% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 32 | 91.4% | 51.6% |
| g6 | 2 | 5.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Menno Monsma's chess games
All 151 games by Menno Monsma in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 51 wins, 63 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| D86 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A34 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2010 | Sjef Rijnaarts | 2,264 | Dieren Open | A08 |
| Sep 2019 | Frank Bruemmer | 2,198 | Muensterland Regionalliga 1920 | C00 |
| Sep 2017 | Thomas Vos | 2,159 | Muensterland Regionalliga 1718 | D07 |
| May 2014 | Holger Lehmann | 2,119 | Muensterland Regionalliga 1314 | B51 |
| Feb 2018 | Stephan Ottens | 2,116 | Muensterland Regionalliga 1718 | B51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dieren Open | 2013 | 15 | 5.5 | 2,113 |
| Muensterland Regionalliga 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,975 |
| Muensterland Regionalliga 1819 | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,072 |
| ch-SBO | 1997 | 9 | 5 | 2,365 |
| Muensterland Verbandsklasse-A 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 8 | 2,203 |
| Muensterland Verbandsliga 1213 | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,003 |
| Muensterland Regionalliga 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 2,027 |
| Muensterland Regionalliga 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,280 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Menno Monsma's chess games?
151 games by Menno Monsma, from Oct 2008 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 Menno Monsma has played.
What does Menno Monsma play on the first move as White?
Across 76 games with White in our database, Menno Monsma opens with 1.e4 (43% of games), 1.d4 (28% of games), 1.c4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Menno Monsma answers 1...c5 (41% of games), 1...e6 (37% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Menno Monsma play as White?
As White, Menno Monsma's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 76 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Menno Monsma play as Black?
As Black, Menno Monsma most often plays: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 75 games.
What is Menno Monsma's FIDE rating?
Menno Monsma is currently rated 2,070 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,114 (May 2011).
How many games has Menno Monsma played?
Our database contains 151 games by Menno Monsma, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 51 wins, 63 draws, 37 losses (33.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Menno Monsma?
151 games by Menno Monsma 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.