Prepare against Michiel Bosman
IM · NLD · World #4,585 classical · FIDE ID 1000721
Our database contains 462 games by Michiel Bosman, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michiel Bosman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michiel Bosman 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 | 2,285 | 2,403 | May 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,267 | 2,341 | Mar 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 462 | 132 | 198 | 132 | 28.6% |
| As White | 230 | 84 | 96 | 50 | 36.5% |
| As Black | 232 | 48 | 102 | 82 | 20.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michiel Bosman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michiel Bosman's side.
First moves as White (230 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 95 | 41.3% | 58.9% |
| d4 | 75 | 32.6% | 55.3% |
| Nf3 | 36 | 15.7% | 61.1% |
| c4 | 14 | 6.1% | 64.3% |
| g3 | 8 | 3.5% | 25.0% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 0.9% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 41% of White games, 58.9% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Bosman usually continues Nf3 (61.8% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Bosman usually continues Nf3 (38.5% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Bosman usually continues d4 (58.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 33% of White games, 55.3% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Bosman usually continues c4 (58.1% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Bosman usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Bosman usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 58 | 54.2% | 40.5% |
| e6 | 48 | 44.9% | 51.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 62 | 72.9% | 45.2% |
| e6 | 16 | 18.8% | 53.1% |
| d6 | 4 | 4.7% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 3.5% | 16.7% |
Michiel Bosman's chess games
All 462 games by Michiel Bosman 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: 132 wins, 198 draws, 132 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E06 | Catalan | 27 | 8/14/5 | 29.6% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 26 | 13/8/5 | 50.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 13 | 1/6/6 | 7.7% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 13 | 5/6/2 | 38.5% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 4/6/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 3/5/1 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Hungarian Opening | 7 | 0/3/4 | 0.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 29 | 8/13/8 | 27.6% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 21 | 2/14/5 | 9.5% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 19 | 4/9/6 | 21.1% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 14 | 4/5/5 | 28.6% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez | 13 | 2/6/5 | 15.4% |
| E52 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 9 | 2/6/1 | 22.2% |
| E00 | Catalan | 8 | 1/6/1 | 12.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2008 | Erik Van den Doel | 2,587 | chT-NED 0708 | C65 |
| Dec 2009 | Frank Kroeze | 2,436 | chT-NED 0910 | C65 |
| Mar 2016 | Thomas Willemze | 2,425 | chT-NED 1516 | E11 |
| Oct 2017 | Jaap De Jager | 2,423 | Haarlem Masters | E11 |
| Jan 1990 | Kick Langeweg | 2,420 | Dieren Open | D23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dieren Open | 1990 | 27 | 13 | 2,357 |
| chT-NED | 1997 | 20 | 7.5 | 2,278 |
| Olomouc Proclient Cup IM A | 2007 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,350 |
| 19th ch-EU | 2018 | 10 | 4 | 2,296 |
| Dutch League 2025-26 | 2026 | 9 | 3 | 2,197 |
| chT-NED 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,382 |
| Caorle Open A | 1991 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,183 |
| chT-NED 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,367 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michiel Bosman's chess games?
462 games by Michiel Bosman, 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 Michiel Bosman has played.
What does Michiel Bosman play on the first move as White?
Across 230 games with White in our database, Michiel Bosman opens with 1.e4 (41% of games), 1.d4 (33% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michiel Bosman answers 1...e5 (54% of games), 1...e6 (45% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...e6 (19% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games).
What openings does Michiel Bosman play as White?
As White, Michiel Bosman's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (27 games, 29.6% win rate); Sicilian (26 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (13 games, 7.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 230 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michiel Bosman play as Black?
As Black, Michiel Bosman most often plays: Indian Defense (29 games, 27.6% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (21 games, 9.5% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (19 games, 21.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 232 games.
What is Michiel Bosman's FIDE rating?
Michiel Bosman is currently rated 2,285 in classical chess and 2,267 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,403 (May 2017).
How many games has Michiel Bosman played?
Our database contains 462 games by Michiel Bosman, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 132 wins, 198 draws, 132 losses (28.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michiel Bosman?
462 games by Michiel Bosman 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.