Prepare against Esther De Kleuver
WIM · NLD · World #24,837 classical · FIDE ID 1001701
Our database contains 205 games by Esther De Kleuver, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Esther De Kleuver's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Esther De Kleuver 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 | 2,019 | 2,177 | Jul 2003 |
| Blitz | 1,865 | 1,966 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 205 | 72 | 53 | 80 | 35.1% |
| As White | 105 | 45 | 24 | 36 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 100 | 27 | 29 | 44 | 27.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Esther De Kleuver's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Esther De Kleuver's side.
First moves as White (105 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 104 | 99.0% | 54.8% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 54.8% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Kleuver usually continues c3 (51.8% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Kleuver usually continues Nc3 (53.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Kleuver usually continues d4 (53.8% score)
- 1.b3 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Kleuver usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 48 | 82.8% | 42.7% |
| e5 | 10 | 17.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 82.6% | 42.1% |
| d5 | 4 | 17.4% | 50.0% |
Esther De Kleuver's chess games
All 205 games by Esther De Kleuver in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 72 wins, 53 draws, 80 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 28 | 12/5/11 | 42.9% |
| C26 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian | 28 | 4/5/19 | 14.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| E01 | English Opening | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E51 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B82 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A50 | English Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2005 | Ilya Khmelniker | 2,447 | Dieren Open | C47 |
| Jan 1998 | Antonio Martorelli | 2,405 | Saint Vincent Open | B23 |
| Jan 1996 | John C. Yoos | 2,345 | Reykjavik Open | B07 |
| Jan 1993 | Susan K Lalic | 2,335 | Delden zt w | A00 |
| Jan 2000 | Flavio Guido | 2,303 | Montecatini Terme Open | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dieren Open | 2006 | 44 | 18 | 2,132 |
| ch-NED w | 1998 | 35 | 16.5 | 2,118 |
| Montecatini Terme Open | 2000 | 14 | 6 | 2,244 |
| 32nd Olympiad Women | 1996 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,128 |
| Olympiad Women-31 | 1994 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,260 |
| ch-NED U20 Girls | 1982 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,860 |
| Chambery | 1995 | 9 | 6 | 2,305 |
| Reykjavik Open | 1996 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,395 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Esther De Kleuver's chess games?
205 games by Esther De Kleuver, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Esther De Kleuver has played.
What does Esther De Kleuver play on the first move as White?
Across 105 games with White in our database, Esther De Kleuver opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.b3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Esther De Kleuver answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Esther De Kleuver play as White?
As White, Esther De Kleuver's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (28 games, 42.9% win rate); Four Knights Game: Glek System (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 105 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Esther De Kleuver play as Black?
As Black, Esther De Kleuver most often plays: Sicilian (28 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 62.5% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 100 games.
What is Esther De Kleuver's FIDE rating?
Esther De Kleuver is currently rated 2,019 in classical chess and 1,865 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,177 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Esther De Kleuver played?
Our database contains 205 games by Esther De Kleuver, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 72 wins, 53 draws, 80 losses (35.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Esther De Kleuver?
205 games by Esther De Kleuver 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.