Prepare against Ada Leona Van der Giessen
NLD · World #65,064 classical · FIDE ID 1001787
When preparing against Ada Leona Van der Giessen, expect 1.e4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (74% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (75%).
Our database contains 113 games by Ada Leona Van der Giessen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ada Leona Van der Giessen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ada Leona Van der Giessen 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 | 1,838 | 2,045 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,800 | 1,955 | Jun 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,916 | 1,962 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 113 | 34 | 30 | 49 | 30.1% |
| As White | 53 | 16 | 16 | 21 | 30.2% |
| As Black | 60 | 18 | 14 | 28 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ada Leona Van der Giessen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ada Leona Van der Giessen's side.
First moves as White (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 42 | 79.2% | 45.2% |
| f4 | 10 | 18.9% | 45.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 45.2% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Giessen usually continues Bc4 (22.7% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Giessen usually continues Nc3 (55.6% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Giessen usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.f4 — 19% of White games, 45.0% score
- …d5 (80% of these games) — Giessen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (10% of these games) — Giessen usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Giessen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 26 | 74.3% | 36.5% |
| d5 | 6 | 17.1% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 5.7% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 12 | 75.0% | 58.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 12.5% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Ada Leona Van der Giessen's chess games
All 113 games by Ada Leona Van der Giessen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 34 wins, 30 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 10 | 1/3/6 | 10.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| C35 | King's Gambit | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A82 | Dutch Defense | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| A89 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A88 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 1980 | Corry Vreeken | 2,160 | ch-NED w | A03 |
| Jan 1976 | Tanja Belamaric | 2,125 | Hoogovens w | B13 |
| Oct 1972 | Sandagdorj Handsuren | 2,110 | Olympiad w-05 Final B | A03 |
| Jan 1978 | Krystyna Radzikowska | 2,105 | Bydgoszcz w | B25 |
| Nov 1976 | Ruth Herstein | 2,080 | Olympiad Women-07 Final A | A80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Hague AEGON | 1996 | 24 | 6 | – |
| Bydgoszcz w | 1978 | 14 | 5 | 2,008 |
| ch-NED w | 1980 | 12 | 7 | 2,075 |
| Olympiad w-06 Final A | 1974 | 7 | 4.5 | – |
| 43rd Guernsey Open | 2017 | 7 | 2 | 1,789 |
| Olympiad w-05 Final B | 1972 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,210 |
| Geraardsbergen Open | 2003 | 6 | 3 | 1,796 |
| Olympiad Women-07 Final A | 1976 | 6 | 4 | 2,150 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ada Leona Van der Giessen's chess games?
113 games by Ada Leona Van der Giessen, from Apr 2003 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 Ada Leona Van der Giessen has played.
What does Ada Leona Van der Giessen play on the first move as White?
Across 53 games with White in our database, Ada Leona Van der Giessen opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.f4 (19% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ada Leona Van der Giessen answers 1...c5 (74% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (75% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games).
What openings does Ada Leona Van der Giessen play as White?
As White, Ada Leona Van der Giessen's most-played openings in our database are: Bishop's Opening (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Bird's opening (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 53 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ada Leona Van der Giessen play as Black?
As Black, Ada Leona Van der Giessen most often plays: Dutch Defense (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 60 games.
What is Ada Leona Van der Giessen's FIDE rating?
Ada Leona Van der Giessen is currently rated 1,838 in classical chess, 1,800 in rapid and 1,916 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,045 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Ada Leona Van der Giessen played?
Our database contains 113 games by Ada Leona Van der Giessen, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 30 draws, 49 losses (30.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ada Leona Van der Giessen?
113 games by Ada Leona Van der Giessen 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.