Prepare against Ynze Mengerink
NLD · World #18,182 classical · FIDE ID 1016474
When preparing against Ynze Mengerink, expect 1.e4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 76 games by Ynze Mengerink, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ynze Mengerink's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ynze Mengerink 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 | 2,073 | 2,199 | Nov 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,093 | 2,125 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,979 | 2,125 | Jun 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 15 | 34 | 27 | 19.7% |
| As White | 38 | 9 | 16 | 13 | 23.7% |
| As Black | 38 | 6 | 18 | 14 | 15.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ynze Mengerink's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ynze Mengerink's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 31 | 81.6% | 46.8% |
| d4 | 7 | 18.4% | 35.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 46.8% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Mengerink usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Mengerink usually continues Nc3 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Mengerink usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 18% of White games, 35.7% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Mengerink usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …b5 (14% of these games) — Mengerink usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- …b6 (14% of these games) — Mengerink usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 20 | 95.2% | 45.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 100.0% | 27.3% |
Ynze Mengerink's chess games
All 76 games by Ynze Mengerink in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 15 wins, 34 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A08 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C30 | Vienna Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | English Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2010 | Jonathan Carlstedt | 2,346 | Nettetal Open | D05 |
| Aug 2017 | Jan Van Mechelen | 2,247 | 17th Brasschaat Open | B52 |
| May 2013 | Nils Patrick Czybik | 2,171 | 7th Maastricht Limburg Open A | B38 |
| Aug 2009 | Eric Van de Wynkele | 2,140 | 9th Brasschaat Open | B13 |
| Jun 2014 | Marcel Winkels | 1,996 | 8th Maastricht Limburg Open A | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nettetal Open | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 2,072 |
| 17th Brasschaat Open | 2017 | 8 | 5 | 2,185 |
| 7th Maastricht Limburg Open A | 2013 | 7 | 3 | 2,152 |
| 13th Brasschaat Open | 2013 | 7 | 4 | 2,198 |
| 8th Maastricht Limburg Open A | 2014 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,050 |
| 9th Maastricht Limburg Open A | 2015 | 6 | 2 | 2,014 |
| 5th Maastricht Limburg Open A | 2011 | 6 | 2 | 2,065 |
| 4th Maastricht Limburg Open A | 2010 | 6 | 1.5 | 2,019 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ynze Mengerink's chess games?
76 games by Ynze Mengerink, from Oct 2008 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 Ynze Mengerink has played.
What does Ynze Mengerink play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Ynze Mengerink opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.d4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ynze Mengerink answers 1...c6 (95% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Ynze Mengerink play as White?
As White, Ynze Mengerink's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Vienna Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ynze Mengerink play as Black?
As Black, Ynze Mengerink most often plays: Caro-Kann: Classical (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Ynze Mengerink's FIDE rating?
Ynze Mengerink is currently rated 2,073 in classical chess, 2,093 in rapid and 1,979 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,199 (Nov 2013).
How many games has Ynze Mengerink played?
Our database contains 76 games by Ynze Mengerink, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 34 draws, 27 losses (19.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ynze Mengerink?
76 games by Ynze Mengerink 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.