Prepare against Gilbert Leentjens
NLD · World #46,403 classical · FIDE ID 1019988
When preparing against Gilbert Leentjens, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (53%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 17.2% over 29 games.
Our database contains 135 games by Gilbert Leentjens, covering Oct 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Gilbert Leentjens's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gilbert Leentjens 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 | 1,907 | 1,934 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,853 | 1,853 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 135 | 41 | 21 | 73 | 30.4% |
| As White | 74 | 23 | 11 | 40 | 31.1% |
| As Black | 61 | 18 | 10 | 33 | 29.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gilbert Leentjens's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gilbert Leentjens's side.
First moves as White (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 74 | 100.0% | 38.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 38.5% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Leentjens usually continues Nc3 (24.1% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Leentjens usually continues Nc3 (53.3% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Leentjens usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 29 | 90.6% | 24.1% |
| c5 | 3 | 9.4% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 52.9% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 47.1% | 25.0% |
Gilbert Leentjens's chess games
All 135 games by Gilbert Leentjens in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 41 wins, 21 draws, 73 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 29 | 5/4/20 | 17.2% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 15 | 9/0/6 | 60.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D03 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2004 | Xander Schouwerwou | 2,151 | 3rd Haarlem Nova College Open | D31 |
| Jun 2017 | Paul Hummel | 2,091 | Utrecht OKU Open 44th | B07 |
| Aug 2008 | Quinten Ducarmon | 2,087 | 12th Vlissingen HZ Open | B23 |
| Dec 2017 | Matthew Johnson | 2,055 | 55th Groningen Open B | B01 |
| Jun 2011 | Jasper Zilverberg | 2,028 | 5th Maastricht Limburg Open B | D91 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-LiSB B | 2001 | 14 | 8 | 1,904 |
| ch-LiSB | 2002 | 13 | 3.5 | 1,771 |
| Groningen Harmonie Open B | 2003 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,666 |
| 9th Maastricht Limburg Open B | 2015 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,854 |
| 5th Maastricht Limburg Open B | 2011 | 7 | 4 | 1,946 |
| Amsterdam Chess Festival 2026 - Group B | 2026 | 7 | 3 | 1,876 |
| Groningen Open B | 2004 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,317 |
| 23rd Vlissingen HZ Open | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,930 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gilbert Leentjens's chess games?
135 games by Gilbert Leentjens, from Oct 2006 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 Gilbert Leentjens has played.
What does Gilbert Leentjens play on the first move as White?
Across 74 games with White in our database, Gilbert Leentjens opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gilbert Leentjens answers 1...e5 (91% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (53% of games), 1...Nf6 (47% of games).
What openings does Gilbert Leentjens play as White?
As White, Gilbert Leentjens's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (29 games, 17.2% win rate); Vienna Game (15 games, 60.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 74 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gilbert Leentjens play as Black?
As Black, Gilbert Leentjens most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Italian Game (7 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 61 games.
What is Gilbert Leentjens's FIDE rating?
Gilbert Leentjens is currently rated 1,907 in classical chess, 1,853 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,934 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Gilbert Leentjens played?
Our database contains 135 games by Gilbert Leentjens, covering Oct 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 41 wins, 21 draws, 73 losses (30.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gilbert Leentjens?
135 games by Gilbert Leentjens 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.