Prepare against Dennis Kerstens
NLD · World #10,751 classical · FIDE ID 1004808
Our database contains 75 games by Dennis Kerstens, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dennis Kerstens's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dennis Kerstens 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 | 2,158 | 2,245 | Apr 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 36 | 11 | 28 | 48.0% |
| As White | 40 | 22 | 6 | 12 | 55.0% |
| As Black | 35 | 14 | 5 | 16 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dennis Kerstens's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dennis Kerstens's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 40 | 100.0% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 62.5% score
- …c5 (58% of these games) — Kerstens usually continues Nf3 (67.5% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Kerstens usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Kerstens usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 13 | 72.2% | 69.2% |
| c6 | 5 | 27.8% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Dennis Kerstens's chess games
All 75 games by Dennis Kerstens 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: 36 wins, 11 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B24 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B88 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A22 | Old Indian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A55 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2015 | Jan-Willem De Jong | 2,459 | 75th Leiden Noteboom Memorial | C45 |
| Jan 1998 | Dennis De Vreugt | 2,380 | ch-NED U20 | B31 |
| Apr 1996 | Joost Hoogendoorn | 2,335 | ch-NED U21 | B47 |
| Feb 2016 | Hing Ting Lai | 2,319 | 76th Leiden Noteboom Memorial | B06 |
| Jan 1998 | Jeroen Willemze | 2,290 | ch-NED U20 | C51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NED U20 | 1998 | 27 | 16 | 2,292 |
| Hengelo U20 Open | 1998 | 18 | 10 | 2,274 |
| ch-NED U16 | 1994 | 9 | 4.5 | – |
| ch-NED U21 | 1996 | 9 | 4 | 2,215 |
| 75th Leiden Noteboom Memorial | 2015 | 5 | 3 | 2,385 |
| 76th Leiden Noteboom Memorial | 2016 | 4 | 2 | 2,402 |
| Hengelo U16 Open | 1993 | 2 | 2 | – |
| 78th Leiden Noteboom Memorial | 2018 | 1 | 0 | 2,123 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dennis Kerstens's chess games?
75 games by Dennis Kerstens, 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 Dennis Kerstens has played.
What does Dennis Kerstens play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Dennis Kerstens opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dennis Kerstens answers 1...e5 (72% of games), 1...c6 (28% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Dennis Kerstens play as White?
As White, Dennis Kerstens's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (5 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dennis Kerstens play as Black?
As Black, Dennis Kerstens most often plays: Benoni Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Open (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Dennis Kerstens's FIDE rating?
Dennis Kerstens is currently rated 2,158 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,245 (Apr 2015).
How many games has Dennis Kerstens played?
Our database contains 75 games by Dennis Kerstens, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 11 draws, 28 losses (48.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dennis Kerstens?
75 games by Dennis Kerstens 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.