Prepare against Michiel Van Wissen
FM · NLD · World #7,069 classical · FIDE ID 1003690
When preparing against Michiel Van Wissen, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (31% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (73%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 30.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 261 games by Michiel Van Wissen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michiel Van Wissen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michiel Van Wissen 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 | 2,223 | 2,330 | Apr 2005 |
| Blitz | 2,176 | 2,229 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 261 | 96 | 73 | 92 | 36.8% |
| As White | 131 | 55 | 38 | 38 | 42.0% |
| As Black | 130 | 41 | 35 | 54 | 31.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michiel Van Wissen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michiel Van Wissen's side.
First moves as White (131 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 125 | 95.4% | 58.0% |
| d4 | 6 | 4.6% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 58.0% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Wissen usually continues Nf3 (53.8% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Wissen usually continues Nf3 (54.3% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Wissen usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Wissen usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Wissen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (17% of these games) — Wissen usually continues h3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 20 | 31.3% | 52.5% |
| e5 | 13 | 20.3% | 53.8% |
| e6 | 10 | 15.6% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 9 | 14.1% | 38.9% |
| c5 | 8 | 12.5% | 25.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 29 | 72.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 9 | 22.5% | 22.2% |
| g6 | 2 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
Michiel Van Wissen's chess games
All 261 games by Michiel Van Wissen 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: 96 wins, 73 draws, 92 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 20 | 6/6/8 | 30.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 8/1/0 | 88.9% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 23 | 10/4/9 | 43.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 19 | 9/4/6 | 47.4% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 11 | 1/6/4 | 9.1% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2019 | Mikhail Al. Antipov | 2,558 | 35th EU-Cup | B55 |
| Aug 2001 | Salvador Gabriel Del Rio De Angelis | 2,484 | Presov Open | B01 |
| Dec 2002 | Michael Feygin | 2,475 | Oberliga NRW 0203 II | C59 |
| Jan 1993 | Matthias Roeder | 2,425 | Leeuwarden Open | B25 |
| Oct 2004 | Shay Porat | 2,421 | Hoogeveen Essent Open | A57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Leiden SB | 2013 | 27 | 21 | 2,317 |
| ch-Leiden SB A | 2015 | 14 | 10.5 | 2,286 |
| Olomouc Mipap Cup | 1999 | 11 | 4 | 2,236 |
| 17th Politiken Cup | 1995 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,187 |
| Dieren Open | 1999 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,383 |
| Rhodes Summer Cup | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 1,914 |
| Hoogeveen Essent Open | 2004 | 9 | 5 | 2,485 |
| 1st Amsterdam ACT Open | 2004 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,385 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michiel Van Wissen's chess games?
261 games by Michiel Van Wissen, 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 Van Wissen has played.
What does Michiel Van Wissen play on the first move as White?
Across 131 games with White in our database, Michiel Van Wissen opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michiel Van Wissen answers 1...g6 (31% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games), 1...e6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games).
What openings does Michiel Van Wissen play as White?
As White, Michiel Van Wissen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (20 games, 30.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (9 games, 88.9% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 131 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michiel Van Wissen play as Black?
As Black, Michiel Van Wissen most often plays: Modern Defense (23 games, 43.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (19 games, 47.4% win rate); Slav Defense (11 games, 9.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 130 games.
What is Michiel Van Wissen's FIDE rating?
Michiel Van Wissen is currently rated 2,223 in classical chess and 2,176 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,330 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Michiel Van Wissen played?
Our database contains 261 games by Michiel Van Wissen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 96 wins, 73 draws, 92 losses (36.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michiel Van Wissen?
261 games by Michiel Van Wissen 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.