Prepare against Michiel Blok
NLD · World #16,340 classical · FIDE ID 1014315
Our database contains 42 games by Michiel Blok, covering Apr 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Michiel Blok's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michiel Blok 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 | 2,091 | 2,251 | Jul 2006 |
| Blitz | 2,035 | 2,155 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 16 | 6 | 20 | 38.1% |
| As White | 25 | 9 | 2 | 14 | 36.0% |
| As Black | 17 | 7 | 4 | 6 | 41.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michiel Blok's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michiel Blok's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 10 | 40.0% | 40.0% |
| c4 | 8 | 32.0% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 7 | 28.0% | 28.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 40% of White games, 40.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Blok usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Blok usually continues f4 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Blok usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 32% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Blok usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Blok usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Blok usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 6 | 54.5% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 36.4% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 75.0% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
Michiel Blok's chess games
All 42 games by Michiel Blok in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2005 - 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, 6 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C32 | King's Gambit | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E26 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B71 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E29 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2008 | Marc Overeem | 2,266 | Bussum Open | E06 |
| Jul 2026 | Cools,G | 2,174 | 47th Ghent Open 2026 | D72 |
| Jan 2001 | Willem Broekman | 2,169 | Groene Hart Gr A | D32 |
| Jul 2025 | Michelle Trunz | 2,067 | Dutch Open | A22 |
| Jun 2021 | Simon Kronemeyer | 2,056 | chT-NED Promotion Liga 1 | A35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dutch Open | 2025 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,019 |
| ch-NED U16 | 1994 | 9 | 5 | – |
| Groene Hart Gr A | 2001 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,169 |
| Hengelo Open C | 1992 | 3 | 1.5 | – |
| 47th Ghent Open 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 1 | 2,078 |
| Bussum Open | 2008 | 3 | 1 | 2,180 |
| Dieren Open | 2017 | 2 | 0 | 2,122 |
| Utrecht OKU Open | 2007 | 2 | 1 | 2,370 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michiel Blok's chess games?
42 games by Michiel Blok, from Apr 2005 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 Blok has played.
What does Michiel Blok play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Michiel Blok opens with 1.e4 (40% of games), 1.c4 (32% of games), 1.d4 (28% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michiel Blok answers 1...d6 (55% of games), 1...c5 (36% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Michiel Blok play as White?
As White, Michiel Blok's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Gambit (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michiel Blok play as Black?
As Black, Michiel Blok most often plays: Pirc Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Michiel Blok's FIDE rating?
Michiel Blok is currently rated 2,091 in classical chess and 2,035 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,251 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Michiel Blok played?
Our database contains 42 games by Michiel Blok, covering Apr 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 6 draws, 20 losses (38.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michiel Blok?
42 games by Michiel Blok 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.