Prepare against Niek Van der Maat
NLD · World #43,134 classical · FIDE ID 1028685
Our database contains 83 games by Niek Van der Maat, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Niek Van der Maat's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Niek Van der Maat 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 | 1,921 | 1,991 | Jul 2011 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 33 | 16 | 34 | 39.8% |
| As White | 38 | 17 | 9 | 12 | 44.7% |
| As Black | 45 | 16 | 7 | 22 | 35.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Niek Van der Maat's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Niek Van der Maat's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 17 | 44.7% | 52.9% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 31.6% | 62.5% |
| e4 | 6 | 15.8% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 3 | 7.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 45% of White games, 52.9% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Maat usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Maat usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Maat usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 32% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Maat usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Maat usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Maat usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 39.3% | 36.4% |
| c6 | 7 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 14.3% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 10.7% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 63.6% | 42.9% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
Niek Van der Maat's chess games
All 83 games by Niek Van der Maat in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - 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: 33 wins, 16 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A24 | Old Indian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A33 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E67 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1993 | Anne Marie Benschop | 2,205 | Leiden Open | C42 |
| Jul 2017 | Andrzej Pietrow | 2,029 | 11th Leiden LCT Open A | B20 |
| Jun 2009 | Ed Wagemans | 1,958 | ch-Leiden SB | C04 |
| May 2007 | Adinda Serdijn Koster | 1,917 | ch-Leiden SB | B01 |
| Jun 2013 | Wim De Ruyter | 1,905 | ch-Leiden SB | C42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Leiden SB | 2013 | 41 | 20.5 | 1,871 |
| chB-Leiden SB | 2014 | 11 | 7.5 | 1,811 |
| Alphen aan den Rijn Open | 1995 | 7 | 4 | 2,352 |
| 4th Haarlem AKN Open | 1995 | 6 | 2 | 2,056 |
| 8th Haarlem AKN Open | 1999 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,248 |
| 10th Leiden Open A | 2016 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,847 |
| 11th Leiden LCT Open A | 2017 | 3 | 1 | 1,941 |
| Haarlem Nova College Open | 2006 | 2 | 0 | 1,837 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Niek Van der Maat's chess games?
83 games by Niek Van der Maat, from Apr 2008 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 Niek Van der Maat has played.
What does Niek Van der Maat play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Niek Van der Maat opens with 1.d4 (45% of games), 1.Nf3 (32% of games), 1.e4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Niek Van der Maat answers 1...e5 (39% of games), 1...c6 (25% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (64% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games).
What openings does Niek Van der Maat play as White?
As White, Niek Van der Maat's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Niek Van der Maat play as Black?
As Black, Niek Van der Maat most often plays: Philidor (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 45 games.
What is Niek Van der Maat's FIDE rating?
Niek Van der Maat is currently rated 1,921 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,991 (Jul 2011).
How many games has Niek Van der Maat played?
Our database contains 83 games by Niek Van der Maat, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 16 draws, 34 losses (39.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Niek Van der Maat?
83 games by Niek Van der Maat 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.