Prepare against Michael Wunnink
FM · NLD · World #8,326 classical · FIDE ID 1005448
Our database contains 329 games by Michael Wunnink, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Michael Wunnink's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Wunnink 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 | 2,199 | 2,326 | Mar 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,172 | 2,172 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 329 | 109 | 111 | 109 | 33.1% |
| As White | 164 | 64 | 55 | 45 | 39.0% |
| As Black | 165 | 45 | 56 | 64 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Wunnink's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Wunnink's side.
First moves as White (164 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 122 | 74.4% | 52.9% |
| e4 | 30 | 18.3% | 58.3% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 6.1% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 74% of White games, 52.9% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Wunnink usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Wunnink usually continues c4 (53.5% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Wunnink usually continues g3 (16.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 18% of White games, 58.3% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Wunnink usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Wunnink usually continues d4 (87.5% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Wunnink usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 48 | 60.0% | 43.8% |
| e5 | 19 | 23.8% | 39.5% |
| c6 | 6 | 7.5% | 58.3% |
| e6 | 5 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 44 | 81.5% | 48.9% |
| d5 | 8 | 14.8% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
Michael Wunnink's chess games
All 329 games by Michael Wunnink in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 109 wins, 111 draws, 109 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 23 | 11/7/5 | 47.8% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 13 | 5/6/2 | 38.5% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| E15 | Catalan | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A90 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B66 | Sicilian | 14 | 3/5/6 | 21.4% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 3/6/4 | 23.1% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 10 | 1/5/4 | 10.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2018 | Kirill Bryzgalin | 2,435 | Bodensee Open | D38 |
| Apr 2016 | Edwin Van Haastert | 2,429 | chT-BEL 1516 | C84 |
| May 2012 | Li Riemersma | 2,425 | Bussum Open 29th | D17 |
| Oct 1998 | Gert Ligterink | 2,425 | VAM Hoogeveen Open | E39 |
| Jul 2005 | Manuel Bosboom | 2,419 | 2nd Amsterdam ACT Open | B80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam Science Park Open A | 2024 | 19 | 10.5 | 2,245 |
| Lost Boys Open | 2002 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,290 |
| ch-NED U20 | 1998 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,328 |
| Hilversum Open | 2023 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,237 |
| Budapest FS09 IM | 2012 | 11 | 4 | 2,189 |
| Keres Memorial Open | 2000 | 9 | 5 | 2,354 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,201 |
| 2nd Amsterdam ACT Open | 2005 | 9 | 3 | 2,222 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Wunnink's chess games?
329 games by Michael Wunnink, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Wunnink has played.
What does Michael Wunnink play on the first move as White?
Across 164 games with White in our database, Michael Wunnink opens with 1.d4 (74% of games), 1.e4 (18% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Wunnink answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...e5 (24% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Michael Wunnink play as White?
As White, Michael Wunnink's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (23 games, 47.8% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (9 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 164 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Wunnink play as Black?
As Black, Michael Wunnink most often plays: Sicilian (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Réti Opening (10 games, 10.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 165 games.
What is Michael Wunnink's FIDE rating?
Michael Wunnink is currently rated 2,199 in classical chess, 2,172 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,326 (Mar 2022).
How many games has Michael Wunnink played?
Our database contains 329 games by Michael Wunnink, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 109 wins, 111 draws, 109 losses (33.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Wunnink?
329 games by Michael Wunnink 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.