Prepare against Mike Zeggelaar
Canada · World #62,521 classical · FIDE ID 2602938
When preparing against Mike Zeggelaar, expect 1.e4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (95%).
Our database contains 137 games by Mike Zeggelaar, covering Mar 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mike Zeggelaar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mike Zeggelaar 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 | 1,847 | 2,032 | Mar 2010 |
| Blitz | 1,839 | 1,839 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 137 | 45 | 42 | 50 | 32.8% |
| As White | 70 | 28 | 18 | 24 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 67 | 17 | 24 | 26 | 25.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mike Zeggelaar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mike Zeggelaar's side.
First moves as White (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 58 | 82.9% | 53.4% |
| d4 | 8 | 11.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
| g4 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 53.4% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Zeggelaar usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Zeggelaar usually continues Nf3 (54.2% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Zeggelaar usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Zeggelaar usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Zeggelaar usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 51.9% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 7 | 25.9% | 21.4% |
| e5 | 2 | 7.4% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 95.2% | 55.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
Mike Zeggelaar's chess games
All 137 games by Mike Zeggelaar in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 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: 45 wins, 42 draws, 50 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2010 | Richard Wang | 2,298 | 4th Lloydminster BATB Open | B21 |
| Jan 2017 | Butch Villavieja | 2,240 | ch-Edmonton | B92 |
| Feb 2015 | Dale R. Haessel | 2,182 | Northern Alberta Open | A61 |
| Oct 2012 | David Miller | 2,180 | Edmonton Fall Sectional B | A26 |
| Jan 2016 | Robert Gardner | 2,163 | ch-Edmonton | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Edmonton | 2018 | 16 | 6 | 2,052 |
| Lethbridge Open | 2016 | 10 | 6.5 | 1,973 |
| Canadian Open | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1,970 |
| Alberta Open | 2017 | 8 | 5 | 1,952 |
| Calgary March of Kings | 2013 | 8 | 3 | 1,622 |
| Edmonton Fall Sectional B | 2012 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,140 |
| Banff Open | 2021 | 6 | 2 | 1,880 |
| 4th Lloydminster BATB Open | 2010 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,041 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mike Zeggelaar's chess games?
137 games by Mike Zeggelaar, from Mar 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 Mike Zeggelaar has played.
What does Mike Zeggelaar play on the first move as White?
Across 70 games with White in our database, Mike Zeggelaar opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mike Zeggelaar answers 1...c5 (52% of games), 1...e6 (26% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games).
What openings does Mike Zeggelaar play as White?
As White, Mike Zeggelaar's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Italian Game (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 70 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mike Zeggelaar play as Black?
As Black, Mike Zeggelaar most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 67 games.
What is Mike Zeggelaar's FIDE rating?
Mike Zeggelaar is currently rated 1,847 in classical chess and 1,839 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,032 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Mike Zeggelaar played?
Our database contains 137 games by Mike Zeggelaar, covering Mar 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 45 wins, 42 draws, 50 losses (32.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mike Zeggelaar?
137 games by Mike Zeggelaar 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.