Prepare against Michael Kubbenga
NLD · World #63,589 classical · FIDE ID 1022920
When preparing against Michael Kubbenga, expect 1.d4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 72 games by Michael Kubbenga, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Kubbenga's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Kubbenga 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 | 1,843 | 2,041 | Jul 2008 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 26 | 20 | 26 | 36.1% |
| As White | 37 | 16 | 10 | 11 | 43.2% |
| As Black | 35 | 10 | 10 | 15 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Kubbenga's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Kubbenga's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 36 | 97.3% | 56.9% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 56.9% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Kubbenga usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Kubbenga usually continues c4 (71.4% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Kubbenga usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Kubbenga usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 19 | 100.0% | 36.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 100.0% | 46.4% |
Michael Kubbenga's chess games
All 72 games by Michael Kubbenga in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 26 wins, 20 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A84 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D34 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C81 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2014 | Wim Heemskerk | 2,269 | ch-Leiden SB A | E38 |
| May 2013 | Robert Straver | 2,157 | ch-Leiden SB | A81 |
| Jun 2010 | Erik Oosterom | 2,038 | ch-Leiden SB | E11 |
| Jun 2014 | Justin Senders | 1,945 | ch-Leiden SB A | E63 |
| Jun 2010 | Niek Van der Maat | 1,935 | ch-Leiden SB | E38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Leiden SB | 2013 | 40 | 22 | 1,957 |
| 11th Leiden LCT Open B | 2017 | 9 | 6 | 1,909 |
| ch-Leiden SB A | 2014 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,883 |
| 7th Leiden LCT Open A | 2013 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,932 |
| Utrecht OKU Open | 2007 | 3 | 1 | 1,888 |
| 4th Leiden LCT Open A | 2010 | 2 | 1 | 2,286 |
| 68th Leiden Noteboom Memorial | 2008 | 1 | 1 | – |
| 12th Leiden Open A | 2018 | 1 | 0 | 1,980 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Kubbenga's chess games?
72 games by Michael Kubbenga, from Oct 2007 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 Michael Kubbenga has played.
What does Michael Kubbenga play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Michael Kubbenga opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Kubbenga answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Michael Kubbenga play as White?
As White, Michael Kubbenga's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Kubbenga play as Black?
As Black, Michael Kubbenga most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Michael Kubbenga's FIDE rating?
Michael Kubbenga is currently rated 1,843 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,041 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Michael Kubbenga played?
Our database contains 72 games by Michael Kubbenga, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 20 draws, 26 losses (36.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Kubbenga?
72 games by Michael Kubbenga 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.