The Dutchman was in impressive form, hitting three bullseyes in one visit during his victory over Chizzy. Van Gerwen now faces Gerwyn Price, who got the better of Ian White: 6-3.
The other semi-final will be contested between James Wade and Ryan Joyce. Wade held off Rob Cross in a decider, while Joyce defeated Ron Meulenkamp 6-4.
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Last 16
Michael van Gerwen 6 | 4 Danny Noppert
Dave Chisnall 6 | 5 Keegan Brown
Ian White 6 | 1 James Wilson
Gerwyn Price 6 | 5 Michael Smith
Ryan Joyce 6 | 5 Michael Barnard
Ron Meulenkamp 6 | 4 Terry Jenkins
James Wade 6 | 0 John Henderson
Rob Cross 6 | 1 Benito van de Pas
Last Eight
Michael van Gerwen 6 | 0 Dave Chisnall
Gerwyn Price 6 | 3 Ian White
Ryan Joyce 6 | 4 Ron Meulenkamp
James Wade 6 | 5 Rob Cross
Last Four
Michael van Gerwen - | - Gerwyn Price
Ryan Joyce - | - James Wade