Prepare against Michiel Van Woerden
NLD · World #17,652 classical · FIDE ID 1026844
Our database contains 35 games by Michiel Van Woerden, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michiel Van Woerden's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michiel Van Woerden 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 | 2,078 | 2,166 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 31.4% |
| As White | 18 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 22.2% |
| As Black | 17 | 7 | 7 | 3 | 41.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michiel Van Woerden's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michiel Van Woerden's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 94.4% | 38.2% |
| d4 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 38.2% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Woerden usually continues Nf3 (18.8% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Woerden usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Woerden usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Woerden usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 84.6% | 54.5% |
| e5 | 2 | 15.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Michiel Van Woerden's chess games
All 35 games by Michiel Van Woerden in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - 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: 11 wins, 12 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B89 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Indian Defense: Seirawan Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C74 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D55 | Indian Defense: Seirawan Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2011 | Marvin Dekker | 2,084 | Curacao Open 11th | A29 |
| Jul 2011 | Quirino Richardson | 1,784 | Curacao Open 11th | C74 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NED U20 Open | 2000 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,270 |
| NED U16 Open | 1999 | 9 | 4.5 | – |
| Hengelo U16 Open | 1998 | 9 | 3.5 | – |
| Curacao Open 11th | 2011 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,218 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michiel Van Woerden's chess games?
35 games by Michiel Van Woerden, from Apr 2007 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 Woerden has played.
What does Michiel Van Woerden play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Michiel Van Woerden opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michiel Van Woerden answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Michiel Van Woerden play as White?
As White, Michiel Van Woerden's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michiel Van Woerden play as Black?
As Black, Michiel Van Woerden most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense: Seirawan Attack (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Michiel Van Woerden's FIDE rating?
Michiel Van Woerden is currently rated 2,078 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,166 (Feb 2025).
How many games has Michiel Van Woerden played?
Our database contains 35 games by Michiel Van Woerden, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 12 draws, 12 losses (31.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michiel Van Woerden?
35 games by Michiel Van Woerden 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.