Prepare against Dennis Van Leusden
NLD · World #22,815 classical · FIDE ID 1042769
Our database contains 30 games by Dennis Van Leusden, covering Jan 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dennis Van Leusden's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dennis Van Leusden 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 | 2,034 | 2,118 | Mar 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,996 | 1,996 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 6 | 4 | 20 | 20.0% |
| As White | 15 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 20.0% |
| As Black | 15 | 3 | 2 | 10 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dennis Van Leusden's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dennis Van Leusden's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 10 | 66.7% | 35.0% |
| d4 | 5 | 33.3% | 10.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 67% of White games, 35.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Leusden usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (30% of these games) — Leusden usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Leusden usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 33% of White games, 10.0% score
- …Nf6 (80% of these games) — Leusden usually continues c4 (12.5% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Leusden usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 83.3% | 30.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 60.0% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 40.0% | 0.0% |
Dennis Van Leusden's chess games
All 30 games by Dennis Van Leusden in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2012 - 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, 4 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E39 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E72 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B29 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C98 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2018 | Erik Sparenberg | 2,215 | 56th Groningen Open | A30 |
| Apr 2018 | Thomas Held | 2,056 | Jersey Open | C11 |
| Apr 2018 | Brian W R Hewson | 2,044 | Jersey Open | B11 |
| Dec 2018 | Wessel Van der Berg | 2,032 | 56th Groningen Open | B23 |
| Apr 2018 | Glyn D Pugh | 1,847 | Jersey Open | C18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jersey Open | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,074 |
| 56th Groningen Open | 2018 | 7 | 2 | 2,008 |
| 21st Vlissingen HZ Open | 2017 | 5 | 1 | 1,994 |
| 30th Bussum Open | 2013 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,756 |
| 41st Ghent Eastman Open | 2018 | 2 | 0 | 1,984 |
| 42nd Ghent Eastman Open | 2019 | 2 | 0 | 1,901 |
| Hilversum Open | 2018 | 1 | 0 | 2,045 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dennis Van Leusden's chess games?
30 games by Dennis Van Leusden, from Jan 2012 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 Van Leusden has played.
What does Dennis Van Leusden play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Dennis Van Leusden opens with 1.e4 (67% of games), 1.d4 (33% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dennis Van Leusden answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games).
What openings does Dennis Van Leusden play as White?
As White, Dennis Van Leusden's most-played openings in our database are: Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dennis Van Leusden play as Black?
As Black, Dennis Van Leusden most often plays: Réti Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Dennis Van Leusden's FIDE rating?
Dennis Van Leusden is currently rated 2,034 in classical chess and 1,996 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,118 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Dennis Van Leusden played?
Our database contains 30 games by Dennis Van Leusden, covering Jan 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 6 wins, 4 draws, 20 losses (20.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dennis Van Leusden?
30 games by Dennis Van Leusden 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.