Prepare against Sim Maerevoet
IM · Belgium · World #900 classical · FIDE ID 241725
When preparing against Sim Maerevoet, expect 1.e4 in 46% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (51%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as Black, 23.1% over 26 games.
Our database contains 668 games by Sim Maerevoet, covering May 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Sim Maerevoet's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sim Maerevoet 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 | 2,461 | 2,471 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,441 | 2,458 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,384 | 2,422 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 668 | 301 | 193 | 173 | 45.1% |
| As White | 329 | 163 | 87 | 79 | 49.5% |
| As Black | 339 | 138 | 106 | 94 | 40.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sim Maerevoet's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sim Maerevoet's side.
First moves as White (328 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 151 | 46.0% | 62.6% |
| d4 | 108 | 32.9% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 36 | 11.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 28 | 8.5% | 67.9% |
| g4 | 2 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 46% of White games, 62.6% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Maerevoet usually continues b4 (62.1% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Maerevoet usually continues Nf3 (67.2% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Maerevoet usually continues d4 (53.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 33% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Maerevoet usually continues c4 (69.3% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Maerevoet usually continues c4 (65.8% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Maerevoet usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (173 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 108 | 62.4% | 55.6% |
| c6 | 41 | 23.7% | 68.3% |
| e5 | 12 | 6.9% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 3 | 1.7% | 33.3% |
| g5 | 3 | 1.7% | 83.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 1.7% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (87 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 44 | 50.6% | 58.0% |
| d5 | 40 | 46.0% | 57.5% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.3% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Sim Maerevoet's chess games
All 668 games by Sim Maerevoet in the Chess.ceo database (May 2015 - Sep 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: 301 wins, 193 draws, 173 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 33 | 19/3/11 | 57.6% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 28 | 13/9/6 | 46.4% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 15 | 7/6/2 | 46.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 10 | 6/4/0 | 60.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 37 | 12/16/9 | 32.4% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 26 | 6/11/9 | 23.1% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 21 | 8/5/8 | 38.1% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 19 | 6/9/4 | 31.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 13 | 8/1/4 | 61.5% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 12 | 8/1/3 | 66.7% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2026 | M. Amin Tabatabaei | 2,700 | Titled Tue | B20 |
| Nov 2024 | Pavel Eljanov | 2,672 | Titled Tue Early | B10 |
| Dec 2024 | Matthias Bluebaum | 2,650 | Titled Tue Late | E46 |
| Dec 2024 | Jonas Buhl Bjerre | 2,642 | Titled Tue Early | B13 |
| Sep 2023 | Frederik Svane | 2,626 | Titled Tue Early | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 230 | 132.5 | 2,356 |
| ch-BEL | 2025 | 26 | 15.5 | 2,456 |
| Charleroi Open | 2019 | 17 | 9 | 2,298 |
| ch-BEL U14 | 2015 | 15 | 8.5 | 1,584 |
| Wch U16 | 2016 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,777 |
| 2nd Bundesliga Nord 25-26 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,486 |
| chT-BEL 2324 | 2024 | 10 | 8.5 | 2,597 |
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 10 | 6 | 2,406 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sim Maerevoet's chess games?
668 games by Sim Maerevoet, from May 2015 to Sep 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 Sim Maerevoet has played.
What does Sim Maerevoet play on the first move as White?
Across 328 games with White in our database, Sim Maerevoet opens with 1.e4 (46% of games), 1.d4 (33% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sim Maerevoet answers 1...c5 (62% of games), 1...c6 (24% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (51% of games), 1...d5 (46% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games).
What openings does Sim Maerevoet play as White?
As White, Sim Maerevoet's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Wing Gambit (33 games, 57.6% win rate); Indian Defense (28 games, 46.4% win rate); Réti Opening (15 games, 46.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 329 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sim Maerevoet play as Black?
As Black, Sim Maerevoet most often plays: Sicilian (37 games, 32.4% win rate); Réti Opening (26 games, 23.1% win rate); Indian Defense (21 games, 38.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 339 games.
What is Sim Maerevoet's FIDE rating?
Sim Maerevoet is currently rated 2,461 in classical chess, 2,441 in rapid and 2,384 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,471 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Sim Maerevoet played?
Our database contains 668 games by Sim Maerevoet, covering May 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 301 wins, 193 draws, 173 losses (45.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sim Maerevoet?
668 games by Sim Maerevoet 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.