Prepare against Gerrit Lemmen
NLD · World #63,029 classical · FIDE ID 1020544
When preparing against Gerrit Lemmen, expect 1.e4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (60%).
Our database contains 40 games by Gerrit Lemmen, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gerrit Lemmen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gerrit Lemmen 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 | 1,845 | 1,973 | Jan 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 30.0% |
| As White | 21 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 19 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 26.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gerrit Lemmen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gerrit Lemmen's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 66.7% | 53.6% |
| d4 | 6 | 28.6% | 33.3% |
| b3 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 67% of White games, 53.6% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Lemmen usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Lemmen usually continues f4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Lemmen usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 29% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Lemmen usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …h6 (17% of these games) — Lemmen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Lemmen usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 5 | 55.6% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 60.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
Gerrit Lemmen's chess games
All 40 games by Gerrit Lemmen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2006 - 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: 12 wins, 12 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A10 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C31 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2008 | Mark Clijsen | 2,122 | Maastricht Limburg Open | D43 |
| Jun 2013 | Audry Burer | 1,927 | 12th Haarlem Nova College Open B | E99 |
| Jun 2013 | Klaas Been | 1,773 | 12th Haarlem Nova College Open B | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alkmaar ACCOM Open | 1993 | 23 | 9.5 | 2,225 |
| Maastricht Limburg Open | 2008 | 6 | 2 | 1,929 |
| Haarlem ACCOM Open 2 | 1988 | 5 | 3 | – |
| 12th Haarlem Nova College Open B | 2013 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,935 |
| 13th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2009 | 1 | 0 | 2,072 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gerrit Lemmen's chess games?
40 games by Gerrit Lemmen, from Apr 2006 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 Gerrit Lemmen has played.
What does Gerrit Lemmen play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Gerrit Lemmen opens with 1.e4 (67% of games), 1.d4 (29% of games), 1.b3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gerrit Lemmen answers 1...e5 (56% of games), 1...g6 (22% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...g6 (20% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Gerrit Lemmen play as White?
As White, Gerrit Lemmen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gerrit Lemmen play as Black?
As Black, Gerrit Lemmen most often plays: Modern Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Gerrit Lemmen's FIDE rating?
Gerrit Lemmen is currently rated 1,845 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,973 (Jan 2007).
How many games has Gerrit Lemmen played?
Our database contains 40 games by Gerrit Lemmen, covering Apr 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 12 draws, 16 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gerrit Lemmen?
40 games by Gerrit Lemmen 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.