Prepare against Sander Miesen
NLD · World #67,280 classical · FIDE ID 40101304
When preparing against Sander Miesen, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 31 games by Sander Miesen, covering Aug 2023 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sander Miesen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sander Miesen 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 | 1,831 | 1,942 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,030 | 2,102 | Aug 2023 |
| Blitz | 1,933 | 1,933 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 11 | 5 | 15 | 35.5% |
| As White | 17 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 29.4% |
| As Black | 14 | 6 | 2 | 6 | 42.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sander Miesen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sander Miesen's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 17 | 100.0% | 38.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 38.2% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Miesen usually continues Bf4 (43.8% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Miesen usually continues Bf4 (30.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Miesen usually continues Bf4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 75.0% | 61.1% |
| c5 | 3 | 25.0% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Sander Miesen's chess games
All 31 games by Sander Miesen in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2023 - 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: 11 wins, 5 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C31 | King's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E65 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2021 | Tristan Jared Cervero | 1,933 | 1st FIDE World Uni Rapid-E | A41 |
| Mar 2021 | Feline Waardenburg | 1,836 | 1st FIDE World Uni Rapid-E | E81 |
| Mar 2021 | Andrea Ruiz Villalba | 1,741 | 1st FIDE World Uni Rapid-E | D00 |
| Mar 2021 | Arthur Bitarinsa | 1,617 | 1st FIDE World Uni Blitz-B | D00 |
| Mar 2021 | Victor Alonso Prieto | 1,551 | 1st FIDE World Uni Blitz-B | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st FIDE World Uni Rapid-E | 2021 | 12 | 6 | 1,732 |
| 1st FIDE World Uni Blitz-B | 2021 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,609 |
| chT-World Rapid | 2023 | 9 | 2 | 1,943 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sander Miesen's chess games?
31 games by Sander Miesen, from Aug 2023 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 Sander Miesen has played.
What does Sander Miesen play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Sander Miesen opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sander Miesen answers 1...e5 (75% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Sander Miesen play as White?
As White, Sander Miesen's most-played openings in our database are: London System (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Horwitz Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sander Miesen play as Black?
As Black, Sander Miesen most often plays: Scotch Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Gambit (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Sander Miesen's FIDE rating?
Sander Miesen is currently rated 1,831 in classical chess, 2,030 in rapid and 1,933 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,942 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Sander Miesen played?
Our database contains 31 games by Sander Miesen, covering Aug 2023 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 5 draws, 15 losses (35.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sander Miesen?
31 games by Sander Miesen 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.