Prepare against Ilias Van der Lende
IM · NLD · World #2,504 classical · FIDE ID 1019260
When preparing against Ilias Van der Lende, expect 1.e4 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...e6 (55%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Alapin as White, 30.8% over 52 games.
Our database contains 417 games by Ilias Van der Lende, covering Jul 2008 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Ilias Van der Lende's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ilias Van der Lende 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 | 2,359 | 2,415 | Oct 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,304 | 2,347 | Aug 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,210 | 2,302 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 417 | 161 | 90 | 166 | 38.6% |
| As White | 212 | 87 | 52 | 73 | 41.0% |
| As Black | 205 | 74 | 38 | 93 | 36.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ilias Van der Lende's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ilias Van der Lende's side.
First moves as White (212 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 144 | 67.9% | 53.5% |
| d4 | 49 | 23.1% | 51.0% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 5.7% | 58.3% |
| c4 | 7 | 3.3% | 57.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 68% of White games, 53.5% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Lende usually continues c3 (47.1% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Lende usually continues Nf3 (53.2% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Lende usually continues d4 (65.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 23% of White games, 51.0% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Lende usually continues Nf3 (55.9% score)
- …d5 (16% of these games) — Lende usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Lende usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (110 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 100 | 90.9% | 47.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 3.6% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 3.6% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 26 | 55.3% | 40.4% |
| d5 | 14 | 29.8% | 35.7% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 14.9% | 57.1% |
Ilias Van der Lende's chess games
All 417 games by Ilias Van der Lende in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - Sep 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: 161 wins, 90 draws, 166 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 52 | 16/17/19 | 30.8% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 14 | 4/4/6 | 28.6% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 5/0/4 | 55.6% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| E05 | Catalan | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 38 | 12/6/20 | 31.6% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 34 | 13/9/12 | 38.2% |
| C10 | French Defense | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| D24 | Indian Defense | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| A46 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2020 | Romain Edouard | 2,640 | PRO League Stage | B22 |
| Feb 2017 | Sebastien Maze | 2,613 | PRO League Stage | B22 |
| Oct 2021 | Dimitri Reinderman | 2,595 | ch-NED KO | C02 |
| Feb 2020 | Ferdinand Hellers | 2,592 | PRO League Stage | D33 |
| Feb 2017 | Jean-Marc Degraeve | 2,591 | PRO League Stage | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRO League Stage | 2020 | 44 | 16 | 2,351 |
| ch-NED U13 | 2006 | 18 | 11.5 | 1,726 |
| ch-NED U15 | 2008 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,081 |
| Amsterdam Science Park Open A | 2019 | 16 | 11 | 2,416 |
| chT-BEL 1617 | 2017 | 10 | 6 | 2,413 |
| 6th Lille Luce Open | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,303 |
| Wijk Cultural Village | 2012 | 9 | 2 | 2,221 |
| ch-NED U17 | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 1,997 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ilias Van der Lende's chess games?
417 games by Ilias Van der Lende, from Jul 2008 to Sep 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 Ilias Van der Lende has played.
What does Ilias Van der Lende play on the first move as White?
Across 212 games with White in our database, Ilias Van der Lende opens with 1.e4 (68% of games), 1.d4 (23% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ilias Van der Lende answers 1...e6 (91% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (55% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games), 1...Nf6 (15% of games).
What openings does Ilias Van der Lende play as White?
As White, Ilias Van der Lende's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (52 games, 30.8% win rate); Scotch Game (14 games, 28.6% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (11 games, 54.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 212 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ilias Van der Lende play as Black?
As Black, Ilias Van der Lende most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (38 games, 31.6% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (34 games, 38.2% win rate); French Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 205 games.
What is Ilias Van der Lende's FIDE rating?
Ilias Van der Lende is currently rated 2,359 in classical chess, 2,304 in rapid and 2,210 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,415 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Ilias Van der Lende played?
Our database contains 417 games by Ilias Van der Lende, covering Jul 2008 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 161 wins, 90 draws, 166 losses (38.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ilias Van der Lende?
417 games by Ilias Van der Lende 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.