Prepare against Dinard Van der Laan
NLD · World #5,908 classical · FIDE ID 1010603
Our database contains 86 games by Dinard Van der Laan, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dinard Van der Laan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dinard Van der Laan 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 | 2,249 | 2,296 | Jan 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,246 | 2,267 | Mar 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 25 | 31 | 30 | 29.1% |
| As White | 50 | 15 | 17 | 18 | 30.0% |
| As Black | 36 | 10 | 14 | 12 | 27.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dinard Van der Laan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dinard Van der Laan's side.
First moves as White (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 45 | 90.0% | 47.8% |
| d4 | 3 | 6.0% | 16.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 47.8% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Laan usually continues Nf3 (47.5% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Laan usually continues f4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Laan usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 16.7% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Laan usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 11 | 47.8% | 40.9% |
| e5 | 11 | 47.8% | 54.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 100.0% | 55.6% |
Dinard Van der Laan's chess games
All 86 games by Dinard Van der Laan 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: 25 wins, 31 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C35 | King's Gambit | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C35 | King's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C85 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2004 | Aleksei Kireev | 2,358 | Olomouc Open | B06 |
| Feb 2004 | Klaus Bolding | 2,245 | chT2-FRA 0304 | B63 |
| Jul 2002 | Miloud Mezouaghi | 2,155 | 05th Naujac Open | B00 |
| May 2005 | Bohumil Simecek | 2,109 | Znojmo Open | D07 |
| May 2005 | Michal Zavadil | 2,096 | Znojmo Open | C31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olomouc Open | 2007 | 11 | 4 | 2,280 |
| Hengelo U20 Open | 1996 | 9 | 4 | 2,195 |
| ch-NED U20 | 1994 | 9 | 5 | – |
| chT2-FRA 0304a | 2004 | 8 | 3 | 2,138 |
| ch-NED U26 | 1996 | 7 | 1.5 | 2,005 |
| Alphen aan den Rijn Open | 1995 | 6 | 3 | 2,355 |
| Znojmo Open | 2005 | 6 | 3 | 2,120 |
| 05th Naujac Open | 2002 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,295 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dinard Van der Laan's chess games?
86 games by Dinard Van der Laan, 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 Dinard Van der Laan has played.
What does Dinard Van der Laan play on the first move as White?
Across 50 games with White in our database, Dinard Van der Laan opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dinard Van der Laan answers 1...Nc6 (48% of games), 1...e5 (48% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Dinard Van der Laan play as White?
As White, Dinard Van der Laan's most-played openings in our database are: King's Gambit (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 50 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dinard Van der Laan play as Black?
As Black, Dinard Van der Laan most often plays: Nimzowitsch Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Dinard Van der Laan's FIDE rating?
Dinard Van der Laan is currently rated 2,249 in classical chess and 2,246 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,296 (Jan 2019).
How many games has Dinard Van der Laan played?
Our database contains 86 games by Dinard Van der Laan, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 31 draws, 30 losses (29.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dinard Van der Laan?
86 games by Dinard Van der Laan 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.