Prepare against Gerwin Van Lenthe
NLD · World #66,193 classical · FIDE ID 1029100
When preparing against Gerwin Van Lenthe, expect 1.e4 in 53% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 37 games by Gerwin Van Lenthe, covering Apr 2024 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gerwin Van Lenthe's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gerwin Van Lenthe 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 | 1,834 | 1,852 | Dec 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,781 | 1,841 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 7 | 7 | 23 | 18.9% |
| As White | 17 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 23.5% |
| As Black | 20 | 3 | 2 | 15 | 15.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gerwin Van Lenthe's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gerwin Van Lenthe's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 9 | 52.9% | 38.9% |
| d4 | 8 | 47.1% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 53% of White games, 38.9% score
- …e5 (67% of these games) — Lenthe usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Lenthe usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Lenthe usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 47% of White games, 37.5% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Lenthe usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Lenthe usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Lenthe usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 100.0% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
Gerwin Van Lenthe's chess games
All 37 games by Gerwin Van Lenthe in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2024 - 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: 7 wins, 7 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E61 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A24 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C20 | King's Pawn Game: Wayward Queen Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2005 | Niels Van Splunter | 1,951 | Hengelo U20 Open | C50 |
| Aug 2005 | Michael Verzijden | 1,339 | Hengelo U20 Open | D53 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hengelo U20 Open | 2005 | 27 | 7.5 | 1,525 |
| Stork Young Masters Open | 2004 | 9 | 3 | – |
| Hengelo U14 Open | 2003 | 1 | 0 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gerwin Van Lenthe's chess games?
37 games by Gerwin Van Lenthe, from Apr 2024 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 Gerwin Van Lenthe has played.
What does Gerwin Van Lenthe play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Gerwin Van Lenthe opens with 1.e4 (53% of games), 1.d4 (47% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gerwin Van Lenthe answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Gerwin Van Lenthe play as White?
As White, Gerwin Van Lenthe's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gerwin Van Lenthe play as Black?
As Black, Gerwin Van Lenthe most often plays: Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Gerwin Van Lenthe's FIDE rating?
Gerwin Van Lenthe is currently rated 1,834 in classical chess and 1,781 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,852 (Dec 2024).
How many games has Gerwin Van Lenthe played?
Our database contains 37 games by Gerwin Van Lenthe, covering Apr 2024 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 7 draws, 23 losses (18.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gerwin Van Lenthe?
37 games by Gerwin Van Lenthe 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.