Prepare against Mika Kleibeuker
NLD · World #9,682 classical · FIDE ID 1088661
When preparing against Mika Kleibeuker, expect 1.d4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 63 games by Mika Kleibeuker, covering Sep 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Mika Kleibeuker's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mika Kleibeuker 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 | 2,175 | 2,201 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,021 | 2,021 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,889 | 1,922 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 26 | 11 | 26 | 41.3% |
| As White | 34 | 17 | 6 | 11 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 29 | 9 | 5 | 15 | 31.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mika Kleibeuker's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mika Kleibeuker's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 28 | 82.4% | 57.1% |
| e4 | 6 | 17.6% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 82% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Kleibeuker usually continues c4 (46.7% score)
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Kleibeuker usually continues c4 (70.8% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Kleibeuker usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 18% of White games, 66.7% score
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Kleibeuker usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Kleibeuker usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Kleibeuker usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 56.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 7 | 43.8% | 28.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 100.0% | 62.5% |
Mika Kleibeuker's chess games
All 63 games by Mika Kleibeuker in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2022 - 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: 26 wins, 11 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E00 | Catalan | 14 | 6/2/6 | 42.9% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D22 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E07 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Stefan Bekker | 2,367 | 51st OKU 2026 | A15 |
| Aug 2025 | Kobe Smeets | 2,354 | Oscar Romero Open Hoorns Kampioenschap 2025 | D11 |
| Aug 2025 | Peter De Roode | 2,167 | Oscar Romero Open Hoorns Kampioenschap 2025 | D17 |
| Jun 2024 | Robin Duson | 2,148 | Helmond Rapid Open | B47 |
| Dec 2025 | Tanish Ragavan S | 2,108 | 61st Groningen Open | E04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open Dutch Rapid Championship 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,093 |
| Helmond Rapid Open | 2024 | 8 | 5 | 2,062 |
| Scheldemond Chess Tournament 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 5 | 2,156 |
| Dutch Youth U18 | 2025 | 7 | 3 | 1,962 |
| 1st Amsterdam CF Open | 2026 | 7 | 3 | 2,154 |
| Oscar Romero Open Hoorns Kampioenschap 2025 | 2025 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,197 |
| 61st Groningen Open | 2025 | 5 | 2 | 2,143 |
| 51st OKU 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,311 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mika Kleibeuker's chess games?
63 games by Mika Kleibeuker, from Sep 2022 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 Mika Kleibeuker has played.
What does Mika Kleibeuker play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Mika Kleibeuker opens with 1.d4 (82% of games), 1.e4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mika Kleibeuker answers 1...e5 (56% of games), 1...c6 (44% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Mika Kleibeuker play as White?
As White, Mika Kleibeuker's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mika Kleibeuker play as Black?
As Black, Mika Kleibeuker most often plays: English Opening: Slav Setup (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Mika Kleibeuker's FIDE rating?
Mika Kleibeuker is currently rated 2,175 in classical chess, 2,021 in rapid and 1,889 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,201 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Mika Kleibeuker played?
Our database contains 63 games by Mika Kleibeuker, covering Sep 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 11 draws, 26 losses (41.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mika Kleibeuker?
63 games by Mika Kleibeuker 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.