Prepare against Lambertus Van der Marel
NLD · World #25,402 classical · FIDE ID 1005855
Our database contains 138 games by Lambertus Van der Marel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lambertus Van der Marel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lambertus Van der Marel 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 | 2,015 | 2,252 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,038 | 2,060 | Jan 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,975 | 1,975 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 138 | 54 | 29 | 55 | 39.1% |
| As White | 74 | 32 | 18 | 24 | 43.2% |
| As Black | 64 | 22 | 11 | 31 | 34.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lambertus Van der Marel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lambertus Van der Marel's side.
First moves as White (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 44 | 59.5% | 56.8% |
| b3 | 17 | 23.0% | 47.1% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 10.8% | 43.8% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 2.7% | 100.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 2.7% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 59% of White games, 56.8% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Marel usually continues c4 (55.0% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Marel usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Marel usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- 1.b3 — 23% of White games, 47.1% score
- …e5 (47% of these games) — Marel usually continues Bb2 (37.5% score)
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Marel usually continues Bb2 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (12% of these games) — Marel usually continues Bb2 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 30 | 90.9% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 93.8% | 10.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Lambertus Van der Marel's chess games
All 138 games by Lambertus Van der Marel in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 54 wins, 29 draws, 55 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 17 | 7/2/8 | 41.2% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| D24 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D24 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A35 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| C39 | King's Gambit | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2015 | Marian Petrov | 2,487 | 9th Leiden Open A | C54 |
| Jul 2015 | Merijn Van Delft | 2,428 | 9th Leiden Open A | A01 |
| Aug 2005 | Sandor Torok | 2,318 | Eger Agria Open | C33 |
| Dec 2003 | Ali Farahat | 2,313 | Groningen Harmonie Open A | C68 |
| Sep 2003 | Bonno Pel | 2,269 | Staunton CC Blumenfeld theme-A | E10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19th Hoogeveen Unive Open | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,117 |
| 7th Leiden LCT Open A | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,124 |
| 9th Leiden Open A | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 2,436 |
| Eger Agria Open | 2005 | 9 | 6 | 2,322 |
| Groningen Atlantis B | 2008 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,313 |
| Groningen Open A | 2004 | 8 | 5 | 2,167 |
| Groningen Harmonie Open A | 2003 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,254 |
| ch-Leiden SB 1819 | 2019 | 8 | 5 | 2,190 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lambertus Van der Marel's chess games?
138 games by Lambertus Van der Marel, from Apr 2003 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 Lambertus Van der Marel has played.
What does Lambertus Van der Marel play on the first move as White?
Across 74 games with White in our database, Lambertus Van der Marel opens with 1.d4 (59% of games), 1.b3 (23% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lambertus Van der Marel answers 1...e5 (91% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games).
What openings does Lambertus Van der Marel play as White?
As White, Lambertus Van der Marel's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Benoni Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 74 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lambertus Van der Marel play as Black?
As Black, Lambertus Van der Marel most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Benoni Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Italian Game (7 games, 71.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 64 games.
What is Lambertus Van der Marel's FIDE rating?
Lambertus Van der Marel is currently rated 2,015 in classical chess, 2,038 in rapid and 1,975 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,252 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Lambertus Van der Marel played?
Our database contains 138 games by Lambertus Van der Marel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 54 wins, 29 draws, 55 losses (39.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lambertus Van der Marel?
138 games by Lambertus Van der Marel 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.