Prepare against Midas Ratsma
FM · NLD · World #6,967 classical · FIDE ID 1032283
Our database contains 431 games by Midas Ratsma, covering Jul 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Midas Ratsma's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Midas Ratsma 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 | 2,225 | 2,331 | Jan 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,251 | 2,253 | Jul 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,261 | 2,261 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 431 | 150 | 86 | 195 | 34.8% |
| As White | 213 | 85 | 39 | 89 | 39.9% |
| As Black | 218 | 65 | 47 | 106 | 29.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Midas Ratsma's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Midas Ratsma's side.
First moves as White (213 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 119 | 55.9% | 50.8% |
| e4 | 84 | 39.4% | 46.4% |
| c4 | 8 | 3.8% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 56% of White games, 50.8% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Ratsma usually continues c4 (46.9% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Ratsma usually continues c4 (53.2% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Ratsma usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 39% of White games, 46.4% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Ratsma usually continues Nf3 (44.1% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Ratsma usually continues d4 (53.3% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Ratsma usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (115 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 70 | 60.9% | 40.7% |
| c6 | 20 | 17.4% | 45.0% |
| e5 | 17 | 14.8% | 47.1% |
| c5 | 7 | 6.1% | 57.1% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 40 | 59.7% | 33.8% |
| d5 | 25 | 37.3% | 38.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
Midas Ratsma's chess games
All 431 games by Midas Ratsma in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2010 - 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: 150 wins, 86 draws, 195 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 17 | 3/4/10 | 17.6% |
| A54 | Indian Defense | 15 | 4/4/7 | 26.7% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 14 | 9/1/4 | 64.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 13 | 6/1/6 | 46.2% |
| E72 | King's Indian Defense | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B13 | London System | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 20 | 6/5/9 | 30.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 14 | 6/1/7 | 42.9% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 14 | 1/5/8 | 7.1% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| C00 | French Defense | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| A13 | English Opening | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2019 | Dimitri Reinderman | 2,575 | 5th ch-NED blitz | A13 |
| Dec 2022 | Alexander Kovchan | 2,450 | 58th Groningen Open | B96 |
| Mar 2023 | Robert Baskin | 2,438 | Titled Tue Early | A25 |
| Aug 2013 | Stefan Kuipers | 2,437 | 17th Vlissingen HZ Open | C18 |
| Feb 2020 | Ilya Duzhakov | 2,399 | Titled Tue | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NED U21 | 2015 | 24 | 12.5 | 2,065 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 20 | 9 | 2,294 |
| ch-NED U13 | 2007 | 18 | 7.5 | 1,482 |
| ch-NED U15 | 2009 | 18 | 9.5 | 1,809 |
| ch-NED U17 | 2011 | 16 | 7 | 1,852 |
| Twente Young Master Open D | 2007 | 13 | 7.5 | 1,483 |
| Dieren Open | 2016 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,166 |
| 52nd Groningen Open | 2014 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,064 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Midas Ratsma's chess games?
431 games by Midas Ratsma, from Jul 2010 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 Midas Ratsma has played.
What does Midas Ratsma play on the first move as White?
Across 213 games with White in our database, Midas Ratsma opens with 1.d4 (56% of games), 1.e4 (39% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Midas Ratsma answers 1...e6 (61% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (37% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Midas Ratsma play as White?
As White, Midas Ratsma's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (17 games, 17.6% win rate); Indian Defense (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (14 games, 64.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 213 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Midas Ratsma play as Black?
As Black, Midas Ratsma most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (20 games, 30.0% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 42.9% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (14 games, 7.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 218 games.
What is Midas Ratsma's FIDE rating?
Midas Ratsma is currently rated 2,225 in classical chess, 2,251 in rapid and 2,261 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,331 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Midas Ratsma played?
Our database contains 431 games by Midas Ratsma, covering Jul 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 150 wins, 86 draws, 195 losses (34.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Midas Ratsma?
431 games by Midas Ratsma 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.