Prepare against Dimitri van Leent
FM · NLD · World #10,467 classical · FIDE ID 1009940
When preparing against Dimitri van Leent, expect 1.c4 in 62% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (79% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (45%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 45.5% over 22 games.
Our database contains 163 games by Dimitri van Leent, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Dimitri van Leent's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dimitri van Leent 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 | 2,163 | 2,309 | Oct 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,157 | 2,169 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 163 | 59 | 30 | 74 | 36.2% |
| As White | 84 | 38 | 19 | 27 | 45.2% |
| As Black | 79 | 21 | 11 | 47 | 26.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dimitri van Leent's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dimitri van Leent's side.
First moves as White (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 52 | 61.9% | 55.8% |
| e4 | 32 | 38.1% | 57.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 62% of White games, 55.8% score
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Leent usually continues g3 (71.4% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Leent usually continues g3 (63.6% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Leent usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 38% of White games, 57.8% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Leent usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Leent usually continues d4 (85.7% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Leent usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 37 | 78.7% | 40.5% |
| e6 | 5 | 10.6% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 6.4% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 9 | 45.0% | 27.8% |
| e6 | 5 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 15.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 15.0% | 50.0% |
Dimitri van Leent's chess games
All 163 games by Dimitri van Leent in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Nov 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: 59 wins, 30 draws, 74 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 22 | 10/7/5 | 45.5% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A26 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E09 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 12 | 3/1/8 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2017 | Erik Blomqvist | 2,548 | Reykjavik Open | A13 |
| Jul 2005 | Friso Nijboer | 2,529 | 2nd Amsterdam ACT Open | C65 |
| Jul 2005 | Fabio Bellini | 2,501 | 2nd Amsterdam ACT Open | B14 |
| Aug 2006 | Wouter Spoelman | 2,461 | 10th Vlissingen HZ Open | B01 |
| Jul 2004 | Miklos Galyas | 2,440 | Budapest FS07 IM | C18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dieren Open | 2010 | 27 | 9.5 | 2,094 |
| Hoogeveen Essent Open | 2005 | 18 | 8.5 | 2,303 |
| Budapest FS07 IM | 2004 | 12 | 4.5 | 2,195 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2017 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,231 |
| 7th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2003 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,345 |
| 21st Vlissingen HZ Open | 2017 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,282 |
| 9th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2005 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,455 |
| 2nd Amsterdam ACT Open | 2005 | 9 | 4 | 2,391 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dimitri van Leent's chess games?
163 games by Dimitri van Leent, from Apr 2003 to Nov 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 Dimitri van Leent has played.
What does Dimitri van Leent play on the first move as White?
Across 84 games with White in our database, Dimitri van Leent opens with 1.c4 (62% of games), 1.e4 (38% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dimitri van Leent answers 1...e5 (79% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (45% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games).
What openings does Dimitri van Leent play as White?
As White, Dimitri van Leent's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (22 games, 45.5% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (12 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 84 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dimitri van Leent play as Black?
As Black, Dimitri van Leent most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Dutch Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Scotch Game (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 79 games.
What is Dimitri van Leent's FIDE rating?
Dimitri van Leent is currently rated 2,163 in classical chess, 2,157 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,309 (Oct 2005).
How many games has Dimitri van Leent played?
Our database contains 163 games by Dimitri van Leent, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 59 wins, 30 draws, 74 losses (36.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dimitri van Leent?
163 games by Dimitri van Leent 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.