Prepare against Gerard De Lange
NLD · World #83,879 classical · FIDE ID 1023721
When preparing against Gerard De Lange, expect 1.d4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 33 games by Gerard De Lange, covering May 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gerard De Lange's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gerard De Lange 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 | 1,777 | 1,797 | Sep 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,809 | 1,809 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,858 | 1,858 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 19 | 4 | 10 | 57.6% |
| As White | 17 | 10 | 2 | 5 | 58.8% |
| As Black | 16 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 56.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gerard De Lange's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gerard De Lange's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 9 | 52.9% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 6 | 35.3% | 66.7% |
| e4 | 2 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 53% of White games, 66.7% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Lange usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Lange usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (22% of these games) — Lange usually continues e4 (25.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 35% of White games, 66.7% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Lange usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …f5 (17% of these games) — Lange usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Lange usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 3 | 42.9% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 28.6% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 100.0% | 71.4% |
Gerard De Lange's chess games
All 33 games by Gerard De Lange in the Chess.ceo database (May 2015 - 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: 19 wins, 4 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A86 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D04 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2010 | Jos Uiterwijk | 1,702 | 4th Maastricht Limburg Open C | C45 |
| Jun 2011 | Hajrudin Hodzic | 1,678 | 5th Maastricht Limburg Open C | D04 |
| Jun 2011 | Mike Liston | 1,667 | 5th Maastricht Limburg Open C | B30 |
| May 2013 | Henk Mollema | 1,579 | 7th Maastricht Limburg Open C | A86 |
| Apr 2012 | Rene Poots | 1,482 | Delft Prinsenstad Open C | A36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th Maastricht Limburg Open C | 2010 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,452 |
| 5th Maastricht Limburg Open C | 2011 | 7 | 5 | 1,699 |
| 6th Maastricht Limburg Open C | 2012 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,461 |
| 7th Maastricht Limburg Open C | 2013 | 7 | 5 | 1,822 |
| Delft Prinsenstad Open C | 2012 | 5 | 3 | 1,556 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gerard De Lange's chess games?
33 games by Gerard De Lange, from May 2015 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 Gerard De Lange has played.
What does Gerard De Lange play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Gerard De Lange opens with 1.d4 (53% of games), 1.c4 (35% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gerard De Lange answers 1...c5 (43% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Gerard De Lange play as White?
As White, Gerard De Lange's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense: Lion System (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gerard De Lange play as Black?
As Black, Gerard De Lange most often plays: Alekhine Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Gerard De Lange's FIDE rating?
Gerard De Lange is currently rated 1,777 in classical chess, 1,809 in rapid and 1,858 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,797 (Sep 2025).
How many games has Gerard De Lange played?
Our database contains 33 games by Gerard De Lange, covering May 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 4 draws, 10 losses (57.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gerard De Lange?
33 games by Gerard De Lange 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.