Prepare against Michiel Besseling
NLD · World #12,707 classical · FIDE ID 1006061
Our database contains 82 games by Michiel Besseling, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Michiel Besseling's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michiel Besseling 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 | 2,132 | 2,232 | Nov 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 82 | 16 | 33 | 33 | 19.5% |
| As White | 41 | 11 | 17 | 13 | 26.8% |
| As Black | 41 | 5 | 16 | 20 | 12.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michiel Besseling's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michiel Besseling's side.
First moves as White (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 41 | 100.0% | 47.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 47.6% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Besseling usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Besseling usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Besseling usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 13 | 86.7% | 26.9% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 72.2% | 42.3% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 27.8% | 10.0% |
Michiel Besseling's chess games
All 82 games by Michiel Besseling 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: 16 wins, 33 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A50 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B14 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A10 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Rat Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A91 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D12 | Slav Defense | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A12 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2017 | Alexander Kabatianski | 2,394 | chT-NED 1617 | E58 |
| Oct 2012 | Frans Borm | 2,357 | chT-NED 1213 | E51 |
| Apr 2015 | Alexander Van Beek | 2,333 | chT-NED 1415 | E63 |
| Feb 2014 | Jaap Houben | 2,279 | chT-NED 1314 | A12 |
| Sep 2014 | Robert Beekman | 2,242 | chT-NED 1415 | D17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-NED 9697 | 1996 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,352 |
| chT-NED 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,050 |
| chT-NED 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,294 |
| 14th Orlova Open | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 1,989 |
| chT-NED 1112 | 2012 | 7 | 1.5 | 2,080 |
| chT-NED 1314 | 2014 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,214 |
| chT-NED 9596 | 1995 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,215 |
| chT-NED 1516 | 2016 | 5 | 1 | 2,119 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michiel Besseling's chess games?
82 games by Michiel Besseling, 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 Michiel Besseling has played.
What does Michiel Besseling play on the first move as White?
Across 41 games with White in our database, Michiel Besseling opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michiel Besseling answers 1...c6 (87% of games), 1...Nc6 (7% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (72% of games), 1...Nf6 (28% of games).
What openings does Michiel Besseling play as White?
As White, Michiel Besseling's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (5 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michiel Besseling play as Black?
As Black, Michiel Besseling most often plays: Slav Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Michiel Besseling's FIDE rating?
Michiel Besseling is currently rated 2,132 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,232 (Nov 2009).
How many games has Michiel Besseling played?
Our database contains 82 games by Michiel Besseling, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 33 draws, 33 losses (19.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michiel Besseling?
82 games by Michiel Besseling 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.