Prepare against Nick Maatman
IM · NLD · World #1,771 classical · FIDE ID 1040391
Our database contains 637 games by Nick Maatman, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nick Maatman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nick Maatman 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 | 2,395 | 2,411 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,373 | 2,395 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 637 | 270 | 181 | 186 | 42.4% |
| As White | 318 | 142 | 93 | 83 | 44.7% |
| As Black | 319 | 128 | 88 | 103 | 40.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nick Maatman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nick Maatman's side.
First moves as White (318 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 220 | 69.2% | 57.5% |
| e4 | 57 | 17.9% | 61.4% |
| Nf3 | 28 | 8.8% | 60.7% |
| c4 | 13 | 4.1% | 76.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 69% of White games, 57.5% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Maatman usually continues c4 (51.2% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Maatman usually continues c4 (67.7% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Maatman usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 18% of White games, 61.4% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Maatman usually continues Nf3 (54.8% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Maatman usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Maatman usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (162 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 86 | 53.1% | 53.5% |
| c5 | 28 | 17.3% | 58.9% |
| e5 | 25 | 15.4% | 40.0% |
| c6 | 22 | 13.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 67 | 77.9% | 64.2% |
| e6 | 10 | 11.6% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 9 | 10.5% | 55.6% |
Nick Maatman's chess games
All 637 games by Nick Maatman in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2011 - 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: 270 wins, 181 draws, 186 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Indian Defense | 30 | 11/9/10 | 36.7% |
| E04 | Catalan | 29 | 12/7/10 | 41.4% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 26 | 11/7/8 | 42.3% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 24 | 10/6/8 | 41.7% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 10 | 7/0/3 | 70.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 33 | 12/11/10 | 36.4% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 25 | 7/8/10 | 28.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 18 | 5/8/5 | 27.8% |
| E11 | Catalan | 17 | 8/4/5 | 47.1% |
| A16 | English Opening | 13 | 2/6/5 | 15.4% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| C00 | French Defense | 10 | 7/0/3 | 70.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2023 | Aryan Tari | 2,646 | Titled Tue Early | B52 |
| Dec 2018 | Michal Krasenkow | 2,630 | 56th Groningen Open | D35 |
| Dec 2014 | Predrag Nikolic | 2,602 | chT-NED 1415 | D15 |
| Aug 2023 | Daniel Dardha | 2,598 | 25th Vlissingen HZ Open | D38 |
| Dec 2024 | Valery Kazakouski | 2,567 | 60th Groningen Open | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 112 | 56 | 2,328 |
| Dieren Open | 2023 | 96 | 49 | 2,254 |
| Groningen Combinatie Open | 2024 | 35 | 27.5 | 2,324 |
| Dutch Open | 2025 | 18 | 12 | 2,401 |
| Groninger Combinatie Open | 2025 | 14 | 11.5 | 2,399 |
| chT-NED 1617 | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,382 |
| 53rd Groningen Open A | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,378 |
| 52nd Groningen Open | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,287 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nick Maatman's chess games?
637 games by Nick Maatman, from Jul 2011 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 Nick Maatman has played.
What does Nick Maatman play on the first move as White?
Across 318 games with White in our database, Nick Maatman opens with 1.d4 (69% of games), 1.e4 (18% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nick Maatman answers 1...e6 (53% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Nick Maatman play as White?
As White, Nick Maatman's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (30 games, 36.7% win rate); Catalan (29 games, 41.4% win rate); Slav Defense (26 games, 42.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 318 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nick Maatman play as Black?
As Black, Nick Maatman most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (33 games, 36.4% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (25 games, 28.0% win rate); Réti Opening (18 games, 27.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 319 games.
What is Nick Maatman's FIDE rating?
Nick Maatman is currently rated 2,395 in classical chess and 2,373 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,411 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Nick Maatman played?
Our database contains 637 games by Nick Maatman, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 270 wins, 181 draws, 186 losses (42.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nick Maatman?
637 games by Nick Maatman 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.