Prepare against Michael Van Liempt
NLD · World #10,806 classical · FIDE ID 1012665
Our database contains 98 games by Michael Van Liempt, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Van Liempt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Van Liempt 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 | 2,157 | 2,157 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,104 | 2,124 | Aug 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,055 | 2,124 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 99 | 20 | 35 | 44 | 20.2% |
| As White | 53 | 12 | 20 | 21 | 22.6% |
| As Black | 46 | 8 | 15 | 23 | 17.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Van Liempt's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Van Liempt's side.
First moves as White (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 38 | 71.7% | 43.4% |
| c4 | 7 | 13.2% | 35.7% |
| d4 | 5 | 9.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 5.7% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 72% of White games, 43.4% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Liempt usually continues Nc3 (42.9% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Liempt usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Liempt usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 13% of White games, 35.7% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Liempt usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (29% of these games) — Liempt usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Liempt usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 24 | 92.3% | 39.6% |
| e6 | 2 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 100.0% | 35.0% |
Michael Van Liempt's chess games
All 98 games by Michael Van Liempt in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - 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: 20 wins, 35 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 4/4/6 | 28.6% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A15 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| E45 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E72 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2014 | Wim Heemskerk | 2,247 | Dieren Open | B23 |
| Jun 2014 | Hans Groffen | 2,190 | 8th Maastricht Limburg Open A | E45 |
| Jul 2012 | Jaap Vogel | 2,179 | Dieren Open | C00 |
| Jun 2011 | Juergen Fuhs | 2,133 | 5th Maastricht Limburg Open A | B24 |
| Sep 2023 | Nathanael Spaan | 2,110 | Hoorn Romero Open | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dieren Open | 2014 | 27 | 10 | 2,063 |
| Hoorn Romero Open | 2024 | 10 | 5 | 2,084 |
| 23rd Vlissingen HZ Open | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,054 |
| chT-NED 2324 | 2024 | 9 | 1.5 | 2,134 |
| 22nd Vlissingen HZ Open | 2018 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,018 |
| 8th Maastricht Limburg Open A | 2014 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,060 |
| 4th Maastricht Limburg Open B | 2010 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,003 |
| Delft Prinsenstad Open A | 2012 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,940 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Van Liempt's chess games?
98 games by Michael Van Liempt, from Sep 2009 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 Van Liempt has played.
What does Michael Van Liempt play on the first move as White?
Across 53 games with White in our database, Michael Van Liempt opens with 1.e4 (72% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Van Liempt answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Michael Van Liempt play as White?
As White, Michael Van Liempt's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (14 games, 28.6% win rate); King's Indian Attack (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 53 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Van Liempt play as Black?
As Black, Michael Van Liempt most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 46 games.
What is Michael Van Liempt's FIDE rating?
Michael Van Liempt is currently rated 2,157 in classical chess, 2,104 in rapid and 2,055 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,157 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Michael Van Liempt played?
Our database contains 98 games by Michael Van Liempt, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 35 draws, 44 losses (20.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Van Liempt?
98 games by Michael Van Liempt 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.