Prepare against Michel De Wit
FM · NLD · World #15,205 classical · FIDE ID 1002210
Our database contains 298 games by Michel De Wit, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michel De Wit's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michel De Wit 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 | 2,103 | 2,308 | Sep 2011 |
| Rapid | 2,171 | 2,171 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,181 | 2,295 | Mar 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 298 | 87 | 109 | 102 | 29.2% |
| As White | 161 | 52 | 71 | 38 | 32.3% |
| As Black | 137 | 35 | 38 | 64 | 25.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michel De Wit's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michel De Wit's side.
First moves as White (161 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 158 | 98.1% | 54.1% |
| d4 | 2 | 1.2% | 75.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 54.1% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Wit usually continues c3 (53.3% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Wit usually continues Nf3 (51.6% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Wit usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Wit usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 54 | 71.1% | 43.5% |
| e6 | 15 | 19.7% | 26.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 3.9% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 3.9% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 46 | 95.8% | 37.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
Michel De Wit's chess games
All 298 games by Michel De Wit 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: 87 wins, 109 draws, 102 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 60 | 19/26/15 | 31.7% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 24 | 8/13/3 | 33.3% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| C41 | Philidor | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/6/0 | 14.3% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 5/1/9 | 33.3% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 12 | 2/5/5 | 16.7% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 11 | 1/1/9 | 9.1% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| E01 | Catalan | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C10 | French Defense | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2011 | Namig Guliyev | 2,554 | 26th Spijkenisse Reinis Open | B22 |
| Dec 2014 | Jan Werle | 2,523 | chT-NED 1415 | D51 |
| Mar 2004 | Rafal Antoniewski | 2,498 | chT-BEL 0304 | B15 |
| Oct 2018 | Li Riemersma | 2,455 | chT-NED 1819 | E01 |
| Nov 2001 | Geert Van der Stricht | 2,443 | 3rd Ghent IM | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-BEL 9697 | 1997 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,321 |
| chT-BEL 0001 | 2001 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,368 |
| chT-BEL 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 4 | 2,216 |
| chT-BEL 1617 | 2017 | 10 | 3 | 2,141 |
| chT-BEL 1314 | 2014 | 10 | 3 | 2,230 |
| chT-BEL 1112 | 2012 | 10 | 3 | 2,238 |
| chT-BEL 1516 | 2016 | 10 | 2.5 | 2,196 |
| 01st Brasschaat | 2009 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,256 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michel De Wit's chess games?
298 games by Michel De Wit, 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 Michel De Wit has played.
What does Michel De Wit play on the first move as White?
Across 161 games with White in our database, Michel De Wit opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games), 1.a3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michel De Wit answers 1...e5 (71% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games).
What openings does Michel De Wit play as White?
As White, Michel De Wit's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (60 games, 31.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (24 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (11 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 161 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michel De Wit play as Black?
As Black, Michel De Wit most often plays: Benoni Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (11 games, 9.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 137 games.
What is Michel De Wit's FIDE rating?
Michel De Wit is currently rated 2,103 in classical chess, 2,171 in rapid and 2,181 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,308 (Sep 2011).
How many games has Michel De Wit played?
Our database contains 298 games by Michel De Wit, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 87 wins, 109 draws, 102 losses (29.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michel De Wit?
298 games by Michel De Wit 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.