Prepare against Michiel Sijpkens
NLD · World #16,566 classical · FIDE ID 1013246
Our database contains 149 games by Michiel Sijpkens, covering Oct 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Michiel Sijpkens's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michiel Sijpkens 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 | 2,089 | 2,198 | Jan 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,138 | 2,163 | Jul 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,115 | 2,165 | Oct 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 149 | 68 | 36 | 45 | 45.6% |
| As White | 73 | 36 | 18 | 19 | 49.3% |
| As Black | 76 | 32 | 18 | 26 | 42.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michiel Sijpkens's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michiel Sijpkens's side.
First moves as White (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 67 | 91.8% | 62.7% |
| d4 | 6 | 8.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 62.7% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Sijpkens usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Sijpkens usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Sijpkens usually continues d4 (85.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Sijpkens usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Sijpkens usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 48 | 87.3% | 54.2% |
| c6 | 7 | 12.7% | 35.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 75.0% | 72.2% |
| d5 | 3 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
Michiel Sijpkens's chess games
All 149 games by Michiel Sijpkens in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - 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: 68 wins, 36 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A43 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C56 | Italian Game | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| C82 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C32 | King's Gambit | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C99 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2023 | Guha Mitrabha | 2,508 | 20th Benidorm Bali Open A | D02 |
| Jul 2006 | Leon Pliester | 2,378 | Haarlem Nova College Open | B34 |
| Mar 2004 | Victor Garcia Molla | 2,259 | — | C01 |
| Aug 2004 | Albert Riemens | 2,222 | 8th Vlissingen HZ Open | B66 |
| Aug 2003 | Frederic Verduyn | 2,211 | 7th Vlissingen HZ Open | A43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NED U12 | 2001 | 21 | 13.5 | – |
| ch-NED U14 | 2003 | 18 | 9 | 2,153 |
| Hengelo U12 Open | 2001 | 13 | 11 | – |
| 10th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2006 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,289 |
| 11th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2007 | 8 | 5 | 2,382 |
| Hengelo U14 Open | 2002 | 8 | 5 | – |
| 9th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2005 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,187 |
| 8th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2004 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,229 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michiel Sijpkens's chess games?
149 games by Michiel Sijpkens, from Oct 2004 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 Sijpkens has played.
What does Michiel Sijpkens play on the first move as White?
Across 73 games with White in our database, Michiel Sijpkens opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michiel Sijpkens answers 1...e5 (87% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Michiel Sijpkens play as White?
As White, Michiel Sijpkens's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Italian Game (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 73 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michiel Sijpkens play as Black?
As Black, Michiel Sijpkens most often plays: Italian Game (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Scotch Game (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Open (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 76 games.
What is Michiel Sijpkens's FIDE rating?
Michiel Sijpkens is currently rated 2,089 in classical chess, 2,138 in rapid and 2,115 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,198 (Jan 2007).
How many games has Michiel Sijpkens played?
Our database contains 149 games by Michiel Sijpkens, covering Oct 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 68 wins, 36 draws, 45 losses (45.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michiel Sijpkens?
149 games by Michiel Sijpkens 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.