Prepare against Evert Lafeber
NLD · World #60,983 classical · FIDE ID 1084704
When preparing against Evert Lafeber, expect 1.e4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (60%).
Our database contains 30 games by Evert Lafeber, covering Jun 2022 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Evert Lafeber's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Evert Lafeber 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 | 1,852 | 1,910 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 9 | 4 | 17 | 30.0% |
| As White | 12 | 2 | 2 | 8 | 16.7% |
| As Black | 18 | 7 | 2 | 9 | 38.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Evert Lafeber's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Evert Lafeber's side.
First moves as White (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 8 | 66.7% | 37.5% |
| d4 | 4 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 67% of White games, 37.5% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Lafeber usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Lafeber usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Lafeber usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 33% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Lafeber usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 58.3% | 42.9% |
| e5 | 4 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 60.0% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 40.0% | 0.0% |
Evert Lafeber's chess games
All 30 games by Evert Lafeber in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2022 - 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: 9 wins, 4 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B45 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C62 | Philidor | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2019 | Henk Van der Scheer | 1,853 | ch-Leiden SB 1920 | C50 |
| Nov 2019 | Jura Agaian | 1,676 | ch-Leiden SB 1920 | B12 |
| Jul 2021 | Stanley Bingen | 1,168 | ch-Leiden SB 1920 | C27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hengelo U14 Open | 2002 | 15 | 6.5 | – |
| 4th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2000 | 8 | 1.5 | 2,003 |
| ch-Leiden SB 1920 | 2021 | 7 | 3 | 1,684 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Evert Lafeber's chess games?
30 games by Evert Lafeber, from Jun 2022 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 Evert Lafeber has played.
What does Evert Lafeber play on the first move as White?
Across 12 games with White in our database, Evert Lafeber opens with 1.e4 (67% of games), 1.d4 (33% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Evert Lafeber answers 1...e6 (58% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games).
What openings does Evert Lafeber play as White?
As White, Evert Lafeber's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 12 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Evert Lafeber play as Black?
As Black, Evert Lafeber most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Evert Lafeber's FIDE rating?
Evert Lafeber is currently rated 1,852 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,910 (Dec 2024).
How many games has Evert Lafeber played?
Our database contains 30 games by Evert Lafeber, covering Jun 2022 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 4 draws, 17 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Evert Lafeber?
30 games by Evert Lafeber 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.