Prepare against Michael Riemens
NLD · World #6,619 classical · FIDE ID 1004409
Our database contains 88 games by Michael Riemens, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Riemens's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Riemens 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 | 2,232 | 2,310 | Jul 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 27 | 31 | 30 | 30.7% |
| As White | 38 | 11 | 15 | 12 | 28.9% |
| As Black | 50 | 16 | 16 | 18 | 32.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Riemens's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Riemens's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 11 | 28.9% | 40.9% |
| c4 | 11 | 28.9% | 36.4% |
| d4 | 10 | 26.3% | 55.0% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 13.2% | 70.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 29% of White games, 40.9% score
- …c5 (64% of these games) — Riemens usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Riemens usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Riemens usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 29% of White games, 36.4% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Riemens usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Riemens usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Riemens usually continues e4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 100.0% | 36.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 100.0% | 59.6% |
Michael Riemens's chess games
All 88 games by Michael Riemens in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 27 wins, 31 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A15 | English Opening | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D19 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A87 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2012 | Eelke Wiersma | 2,391 | chT-NED 1112 | E91 |
| Feb 2011 | Jeroen Willemze | 2,381 | chT-NED 1011 | B72 |
| Mar 2015 | Mohammed Taha Yasen | 2,372 | chT-NED 1415 | E70 |
| Jan 1994 | Cor Kamstra | 2,360 | chTB-NED 9495 | E70 |
| Jan 1994 | Russell John Dive | 2,315 | Groningen Open | A57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Groningen Open | 1994 | 11 | 4 | 2,235 |
| Sas van Gent ECI Open U20 | 1982 | 9 | 5 | – |
| chT-NED 1213 | 2013 | 7 | 2 | 2,170 |
| chT-NED 9596 | 1995 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,478 |
| chT-NED 1415 | 2015 | 6 | 4 | 2,418 |
| chT-NED 1112 | 2012 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,365 |
| chT-NED 1314 | 2014 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,184 |
| chTB-NED 9495 | 1994 | 5 | 3 | 2,410 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Riemens's chess games?
88 games by Michael Riemens, from Apr 2003 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 Riemens has played.
What does Michael Riemens play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Michael Riemens opens with 1.e4 (29% of games), 1.c4 (29% of games), 1.d4 (26% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Riemens answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Michael Riemens play as White?
As White, Michael Riemens's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Riemens play as Black?
As Black, Michael Riemens most often plays: Benoni Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); King's Indian Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 50 games.
What is Michael Riemens's FIDE rating?
Michael Riemens is currently rated 2,232 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,310 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Michael Riemens played?
Our database contains 88 games by Michael Riemens, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 31 draws, 30 losses (30.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Riemens?
88 games by Michael Riemens 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.