Prepare against Bernard Van Lenthe
NLD · World #72,788 classical · FIDE ID 1021079
When preparing against Bernard Van Lenthe, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 41 games by Bernard Van Lenthe, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bernard Van Lenthe's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bernard Van Lenthe 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 | 1,812 | 1,815 | Feb 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,932 | 1,947 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 6 | 3 | 32 | 14.6% |
| As White | 19 | 4 | 1 | 14 | 21.1% |
| As Black | 22 | 2 | 2 | 18 | 9.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bernard Van Lenthe's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bernard Van Lenthe's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 100.0% | 23.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 23.7% score
- …e5 (58% of these games) — Lenthe usually continues Nf3 (36.4% score)
- …c5 (26% of these games) — Lenthe usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (5% of these games) — Lenthe usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 19 | 100.0% | 15.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Bernard Van Lenthe's chess games
All 41 games by Bernard Van Lenthe in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 6 wins, 3 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C28 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D56 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2007 | Jeroen Weggen | 1,700 | Twente Young Master Open A | C41 |
| Aug 2007 | Ruben Van Kesteren | 1,222 | Twente Young Master Open A | C24 |
| Aug 2005 | Sebastiaan Haverkate | 1,120 | Hengelo U20 Open | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hengelo U16 Open | 2003 | 15 | 2.5 | – |
| Hengelo U20 Open | 2005 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,251 |
| Twente Young Master Open A | 2007 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,471 |
| Stork Young Masters Open | 2004 | 8 | 1 | 1,773 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bernard Van Lenthe's chess games?
41 games by Bernard Van Lenthe, from Oct 2006 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 Bernard Van Lenthe has played.
What does Bernard Van Lenthe play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Bernard Van Lenthe opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bernard Van Lenthe answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Bernard Van Lenthe play as White?
As White, Bernard Van Lenthe's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Philidor (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bernard Van Lenthe play as Black?
As Black, Bernard Van Lenthe most often plays: Italian Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Bernard Van Lenthe's FIDE rating?
Bernard Van Lenthe is currently rated 1,812 in classical chess and 1,932 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,815 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Bernard Van Lenthe played?
Our database contains 41 games by Bernard Van Lenthe, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 6 wins, 3 draws, 32 losses (14.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bernard Van Lenthe?
41 games by Bernard Van Lenthe 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.