Prepare against Niels Mijnster
NLD · World #11,286 classical · FIDE ID 1032860
Our database contains 51 games by Niels Mijnster, covering Jul 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Niels Mijnster's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Niels Mijnster 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 | 2,150 | 2,152 | Sep 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 12 | 10 | 29 | 23.5% |
| As White | 25 | 5 | 6 | 14 | 20.0% |
| As Black | 26 | 7 | 4 | 15 | 26.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Niels Mijnster's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Niels Mijnster's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 12 | 48.0% | 45.8% |
| e4 | 11 | 44.0% | 22.7% |
| f4 | 2 | 8.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 48% of White games, 45.8% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Mijnster usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Mijnster usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Mijnster usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 44% of White games, 22.7% score
- …e6 (36% of these games) — Mijnster usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Mijnster usually continues f4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Mijnster usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 9 | 56.3% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 7 | 43.8% | 42.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 28.6% |
Niels Mijnster's chess games
All 51 games by Niels Mijnster in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 12 wins, 10 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E21 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D24 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C40 | Latvian Gambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D90 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2019 | Bram Van der Velden | 2,176 | Leiden Open A 13th | D24 |
| Aug 2019 | Robert De Boer | 1,976 | 23rd Vlissingen HZ Open | D66 |
| Oct 2019 | Duncan Klaren | 1,923 | 23rd Hoogeveen Open | B18 |
| Aug 2019 | Frans Snijders | 1,876 | 23rd Vlissingen HZ Open | B13 |
| Aug 2019 | Marcel Nellen | 1,854 | 23rd Vlissingen HZ Open | E38 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23rd Vlissingen HZ Open | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 2,177 |
| 23rd Hoogeveen Open | 2019 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,893 |
| 26th Kiel Open A | 2013 | 5 | 2 | 1,858 |
| Leiden Open A 13th | 2019 | 5 | 2 | 2,231 |
| Twente Young Master Open B | 2007 | 5 | 1 | 1,344 |
| Hengelo U14 Open | 2005 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,618 |
| 41st Utrecht OKU Open | 2014 | 3 | 1 | 1,968 |
| 46th Utrecht OKU Open | 2019 | 3 | 1 | 2,271 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Niels Mijnster's chess games?
51 games by Niels Mijnster, from Jul 2009 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 Niels Mijnster has played.
What does Niels Mijnster play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Niels Mijnster opens with 1.d4 (48% of games), 1.e4 (44% of games), 1.f4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Niels Mijnster answers 1...c6 (56% of games), 1...e5 (44% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Niels Mijnster play as White?
As White, Niels Mijnster's most-played openings in our database are: French: Exchange Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Bird's opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Niels Mijnster play as Black?
As Black, Niels Mijnster most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Latvian Gambit (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Niels Mijnster's FIDE rating?
Niels Mijnster is currently rated 2,150 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,152 (Sep 2019).
How many games has Niels Mijnster played?
Our database contains 51 games by Niels Mijnster, covering Jul 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 10 draws, 29 losses (23.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Niels Mijnster?
51 games by Niels Mijnster 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.