Prepare against Toon Mentink
NLD · World #56,593 classical · FIDE ID 1017322
When preparing against Toon Mentink, expect 1.Nf3 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (72% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (59%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 25.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 170 games by Toon Mentink, covering Oct 2005 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Toon Mentink's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Toon Mentink 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 | 1,869 | 1,946 | Sep 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 170 | 62 | 30 | 77 | 36.5% |
| As White | 83 | 30 | 16 | 37 | 36.1% |
| As Black | 87 | 32 | 14 | 40 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Toon Mentink's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Toon Mentink's side.
First moves as White (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 44 | 53.0% | 34.1% |
| b3 | 13 | 15.7% | 65.4% |
| e4 | 12 | 14.5% | 58.3% |
| c4 | 9 | 10.8% | 61.1% |
| Nc3 | 3 | 3.6% | 33.3% |
| d4 | 2 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 53% of White games, 34.1% score
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Mentink usually continues c4 (36.4% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Mentink usually continues b3 (38.9% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Mentink usually continues b3 (25.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 16% of White games, 65.4% score
- …d5 (54% of these games) — Mentink usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (23% of these games) — Mentink usually continues Bb2 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Mentink usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 28 | 71.8% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 8 | 20.5% | 31.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 58.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 8 | 27.6% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 3 | 10.3% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
Toon Mentink's chess games
All 170 games by Toon Mentink in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - Nov 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: 62 wins, 30 draws, 77 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A24 | English Opening | 16 | 4/2/10 | 25.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 8 | 1/2/4 | 12.5% |
| A39 | English Opening | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B30 | French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D09 | Albin Countergambit | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2004 | Sander van Eijk | 2,203 | Groningen Open B | C11 |
| Oct 2009 | Johannes Vestergaar Pedersen | 2,183 | 19th Wch Seniors | B00 |
| Jun 2016 | Rainer Selig | 2,139 | WchT Seniors 65 | A41 |
| Jul 2001 | Cor van Dongen | 2,137 | 5th Vlissingen HZ Open | E65 |
| Sep 2016 | Ludger Hoellmann | 2,062 | 27th Goch Open | A15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,955 |
| 11th ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors Open | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,818 |
| 10th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,923 |
| 17th RLP Seniors Open | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,827 |
| 5th Sort Open | 2009 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,940 |
| ch-Schleswig Holstein Seniors Open | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 1,972 |
| 12th ch-Hessen Seniors Open | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 1,892 |
| 3rd Arber Seniors Open | 2015 | 8 | 4 | 1,821 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Toon Mentink's chess games?
170 games by Toon Mentink, from Oct 2005 to Nov 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 Toon Mentink has played.
What does Toon Mentink play on the first move as White?
Across 83 games with White in our database, Toon Mentink opens with 1.Nf3 (53% of games), 1.b3 (16% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Toon Mentink answers 1...e6 (72% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (59% of games), 1...d5 (28% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games).
What openings does Toon Mentink play as White?
As White, Toon Mentink's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Nimzo-Larsen Attack (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Réti Opening (12 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 83 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Toon Mentink play as Black?
As Black, Toon Mentink most often plays: French: Classical Variation (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (8 games, 12.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 87 games.
What is Toon Mentink's FIDE rating?
Toon Mentink is currently rated 1,869 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,946 (Sep 2017).
How many games has Toon Mentink played?
Our database contains 170 games by Toon Mentink, covering Oct 2005 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 62 wins, 30 draws, 77 losses (36.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Toon Mentink?
170 games by Toon Mentink 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.