Prepare against Peter Mijnheer
NLD · World #16,732 classical · FIDE ID 1007408
When preparing against Peter Mijnheer, expect 1.e4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (36% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 90 games by Peter Mijnheer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Peter Mijnheer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter Mijnheer 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 | 2,087 | 2,252 | Apr 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 21 | 33 | 36 | 23.3% |
| As White | 45 | 12 | 17 | 16 | 26.7% |
| As Black | 45 | 9 | 16 | 20 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter Mijnheer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter Mijnheer's side.
First moves as White (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 32 | 71.1% | 45.3% |
| d4 | 8 | 17.8% | 43.8% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 71% of White games, 45.3% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Mijnheer usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Mijnheer usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Mijnheer usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 18% of White games, 43.8% score
- …Nf6 (88% of these games) — Mijnheer usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Mijnheer usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 36.0% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 9 | 36.0% | 55.6% |
| c5 | 4 | 16.0% | 12.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 12.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 50.0% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 4 | 33.3% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
Peter Mijnheer's chess games
All 90 games by Peter Mijnheer in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 21 wins, 33 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B46 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A26 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D34 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2023 | Jan H Timman | 2,522 | Spakenburg FishPartners Open | E52 |
| Oct 2016 | Lars Vereggen | 2,380 | 20th Hoogeveen Unive Open | C77 |
| Oct 2016 | Harsha Bharathakoti | 2,363 | 20th Hoogeveen Unive Open | E05 |
| Oct 2016 | Fred Slingerland | 2,344 | 20th Hoogeveen Unive Open | B70 |
| Oct 2025 | Herman Grooten | 2,183 | 28th Hoogeveen Open | A90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18th Hoogeveen Unive Open | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 2,191 |
| 20th Hoogeveen Unive Open | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,311 |
| 3rd Amsterdam Science Park Open A | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,057 |
| Hoogeveen Essent Open | 2006 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,122 |
| 19th Hoogeveen Unive Open | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,039 |
| 22nd Hoogeveen Open | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,986 |
| VAM Hoogeveen Open | 1998 | 9 | 4 | 2,179 |
| 28th Hoogeveen Open | 2025 | 8 | 4 | 2,106 |
Interactive opening tree from all 90 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter Mijnheer's chess games?
90 games by Peter Mijnheer, from Apr 2003 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 Peter Mijnheer has played.
What does Peter Mijnheer play on the first move as White?
Across 45 games with White in our database, Peter Mijnheer opens with 1.e4 (71% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter Mijnheer answers 1...e5 (36% of games), 1...d6 (36% of games), 1...c5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games).
What openings does Peter Mijnheer play as White?
As White, Peter Mijnheer's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 45 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter Mijnheer play as Black?
As Black, Peter Mijnheer most often plays: Pirc Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 45 games.
What is Peter Mijnheer's FIDE rating?
Peter Mijnheer is currently rated 2,087 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,252 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Peter Mijnheer played?
Our database contains 90 games by Peter Mijnheer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 33 draws, 36 losses (23.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter Mijnheer?
90 games by Peter Mijnheer 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.