Prepare against Ben De Leur
NLD · World #50,213 classical · FIDE ID 1004328
Our database contains 86 games by Ben De Leur, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ben De Leur's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ben De Leur 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 | 1,892 | 2,159 | Jul 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 34 | 11 | 41 | 39.5% |
| As White | 42 | 19 | 5 | 18 | 45.2% |
| As Black | 44 | 15 | 6 | 23 | 34.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ben De Leur's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ben De Leur's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 34 | 81.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 9.5% | 62.5% |
| e4 | 3 | 7.1% | 66.7% |
| b4 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 81% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Leur usually continues Nc3 (35.7% score)
- …Nf6 (18% of these games) — Leur usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Leur usually continues g3 (30.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 10% of White games, 62.5% score
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Leur usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (25% of these games) — Leur usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Leur usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 82.1% | 54.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 83.3% | 15.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
Ben De Leur's chess games
All 86 games by Ben De Leur 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, 11 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 3/1/6 | 30.0% |
| E65 | English Opening | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A97 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B39 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E93 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2004 | Mark Irwin | 2,214 | ch-Leiden SB | B31 |
| Jan 1998 | Linda Jap Tjoen San | 2,195 | 7th Haarlem AKN Open | A29 |
| Jun 2004 | Ornett Stork | 2,120 | ch-Leiden SB | A10 |
| Jul 1999 | Peter Doggers | 2,114 | 8th Haarlem AKN Open | B39 |
| Jun 2007 | Robert Straver | 2,100 | ch-Leiden SB | A26 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Leiden SB | 2011 | 41 | 22 | 1,985 |
| ch-Megyei U20 | 1997 | 6 | 3 | 2,160 |
| 7th Haarlem AKN Open | 1998 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,290 |
| 8th Haarlem AKN Open | 1999 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,328 |
| 3rd Haarlem Nova College Open | 2004 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,318 |
| Utrecht OKU Open | 2007 | 4 | 0 | 2,128 |
| Guernsey Open | 1996 | 3 | 1 | 2,064 |
| 3rd Lille Luce Open | 2012 | 3 | 1 | 1,980 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ben De Leur's chess games?
86 games by Ben De Leur, 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 Ben De Leur has played.
What does Ben De Leur play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Ben De Leur opens with 1.c4 (81% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ben De Leur answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...f5 (8% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games).
What openings does Ben De Leur play as White?
As White, Ben De Leur's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (10 games, 30.0% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ben De Leur play as Black?
As Black, Ben De Leur most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Modern Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 44 games.
What is Ben De Leur's FIDE rating?
Ben De Leur is currently rated 1,892 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,159 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Ben De Leur played?
Our database contains 86 games by Ben De Leur, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 11 draws, 41 losses (39.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ben De Leur?
86 games by Ben De Leur 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.