Prepare against Bert Van der Leest
NLD · World #16,932 classical · FIDE ID 1009460
Our database contains 38 games by Bert Van der Leest, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bert Van der Leest's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bert Van der Leest 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 | 2,085 | 2,207 | Jan 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 8 | 7 | 23 | 21.1% |
| As White | 20 | 4 | 3 | 13 | 20.0% |
| As Black | 18 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 22.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bert Van der Leest's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bert Van der Leest's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 95.0% | 26.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 26.3% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Leest usually continues Nf3 (12.5% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Leest usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (26% of these games) — Leest usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Leest usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 100.0% | 35.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
Bert Van der Leest's chess games
All 38 games by Bert Van der Leest 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: 8 wins, 7 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A36 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A31 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2003 | Alexander Van Beek | 2,276 | Groningen Harmonie Open A | C54 |
| Oct 2007 | Rudolf Potze | 2,137 | Hoogeveen Essent Open | B20 |
| Jan 1994 | Jan-Maarten Cobben | 2,135 | Groningen Open 2 | C55 |
| Dec 2023 | Homayoun Mohtaat | 2,013 | 59th Groningen Open | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoogeveen Essent Open | 2008 | 16 | 3 | 1,972 |
| Groningen Harmonie Open A | 2003 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,357 |
| 59th Groningen Open | 2023 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,003 |
| Groningen Open 2 | 1994 | 3 | 1 | 2,074 |
| Groningen SO ON Open A | 2000 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,067 |
| Groningen Open B | 1995 | 1 | 0 | – |
| Gasunie Open A | 1986 | 1 | 0 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bert Van der Leest's chess games?
38 games by Bert Van der Leest, 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 Bert Van der Leest has played.
What does Bert Van der Leest play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Bert Van der Leest opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bert Van der Leest answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Bert Van der Leest play as White?
As White, Bert Van der Leest's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 75.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bert Van der Leest play as Black?
As Black, Bert Van der Leest most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Bert Van der Leest's FIDE rating?
Bert Van der Leest is currently rated 2,085 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,207 (Jan 2007).
How many games has Bert Van der Leest played?
Our database contains 38 games by Bert Van der Leest, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 7 draws, 23 losses (21.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bert Van der Leest?
38 games by Bert Van der Leest 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.