Prepare against Migchiel De Jong
IM · NLD · World #6,358 classical · FIDE ID 1002848
When preparing against Migchiel De Jong, expect 1.e4 in 66% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (62%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 18.8% over 16 games.
Our database contains 1,043 games by Migchiel De Jong, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Migchiel De Jong's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Migchiel De Jong 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 | 2,238 | 2,406 | Nov 2010 |
| Blitz | 2,298 | 2,298 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,043 | 432 | 307 | 304 | 41.4% |
| As White | 524 | 241 | 144 | 139 | 46.0% |
| As Black | 519 | 191 | 163 | 165 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Migchiel De Jong's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Migchiel De Jong's side.
First moves as White (524 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 344 | 65.6% | 60.5% |
| Nf3 | 143 | 27.3% | 59.1% |
| d4 | 36 | 6.9% | 54.2% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 66% of White games, 60.5% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Jong usually continues Nf3 (58.1% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Jong usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Jong usually continues d4 (62.2% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 27% of White games, 59.1% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Jong usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Jong usually continues g3 (65.4% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Jong usually continues g3 (58.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (262 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 156 | 59.5% | 56.4% |
| c5 | 99 | 37.8% | 53.0% |
| d6 | 6 | 2.3% | 83.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (177 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 109 | 61.6% | 45.0% |
| Nf6 | 64 | 36.2% | 44.5% |
| d6 | 3 | 1.7% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Migchiel De Jong's chess games
All 1,043 games by Migchiel De Jong in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 432 wins, 307 draws, 304 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 82 | 31/20/31 | 37.8% |
| E60 | Réti Opening | 55 | 21/20/14 | 38.2% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 30 | 11/9/10 | 36.7% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 23 | 12/7/4 | 52.2% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 19 | 10/6/3 | 52.6% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 18 | 8/5/5 | 44.4% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 16 | 9/4/3 | 56.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 16 | 10/4/2 | 62.5% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 15 | 10/0/5 | 66.7% |
| E05 | Catalan | 15 | 7/7/1 | 46.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 90 | 32/26/32 | 35.6% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 79 | 19/32/28 | 24.1% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 67 | 19/26/22 | 28.4% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 36 | 14/17/5 | 38.9% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 32 | 15/7/10 | 46.9% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 26 | 8/8/10 | 30.8% |
| A32 | English Opening | 19 | 9/6/4 | 47.4% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 17 | 4/2/11 | 23.5% |
| D79 | Indian Defense | 16 | 3/7/6 | 18.8% |
| C00 | French Defense | 14 | 9/2/3 | 64.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2011 | Sipke Ernst | 2,593 | Leeuwarden Kramer | A60 |
| Jan 2007 | Jan Werle | 2,565 | Kramer Memorial | C88 |
| Oct 2005 | Atanas Kolev | 2,559 | Hoogeveen Essent Open | B33 |
| Dec 2013 | Viacheslav V. Zakhartsov | 2,555 | 51st Groningen Open A | B51 |
| Aug 2007 | Fernando Peralta | 2,546 | 11th Vlissingen HZ Open | B08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dieren Open | 2018 | 141 | 78 | 2,330 |
| Hoogeveen Essent Open | 2008 | 71 | 33 | 2,244 |
| Groningen Open A | 2010 | 35 | 20 | 2,322 |
| Leeuwarden Open | 1997 | 30 | 13 | 2,377 |
| Groningen Harmonie Open A | 2007 | 28 | 15 | 2,312 |
| VAM Hoogeveen Open | 1999 | 27 | 13.5 | 2,320 |
| Groningen Open | 1999 | 25 | 11.5 | 2,295 |
| Lost Boys Open | 2001 | 20 | 9 | 2,324 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Sipke Ernst (14 games) · Daan Brandenburg (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Migchiel De Jong's chess games?
1,043 games by Migchiel De Jong, from Apr 2003 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 Migchiel De Jong has played.
What does Migchiel De Jong play on the first move as White?
Across 524 games with White in our database, Migchiel De Jong opens with 1.e4 (66% of games), 1.Nf3 (27% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Migchiel De Jong answers 1...e6 (60% of games), 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (62% of games), 1...Nf6 (36% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games).
What openings does Migchiel De Jong play as White?
As White, Migchiel De Jong's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (82 games, 37.8% win rate); Réti Opening (55 games, 38.2% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (30 games, 36.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 524 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Migchiel De Jong play as Black?
As Black, Migchiel De Jong most often plays: Sicilian (90 games, 35.6% win rate); Horwitz Defense (79 games, 24.1% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (67 games, 28.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 519 games.
What is Migchiel De Jong's FIDE rating?
Migchiel De Jong is currently rated 2,238 in classical chess and 2,298 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,406 (Nov 2010).
How many games has Migchiel De Jong played?
Our database contains 1,043 games by Migchiel De Jong, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 432 wins, 307 draws, 304 losses (41.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Migchiel De Jong?
1,043 games by Migchiel De Jong 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.