Prepare against Lander Van Coppenolle
Belgium · World #11,497 classical · FIDE ID 261807
When preparing against Lander Van Coppenolle, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 36 games by Lander Van Coppenolle, covering May 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Lander Van Coppenolle's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lander Van Coppenolle 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 | 2,147 | 2,147 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,052 | 2,062 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,892 | 1,892 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 11 | 0 | 25 | 30.6% |
| As White | 14 | 6 | 0 | 8 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 22 | 5 | 0 | 17 | 22.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lander Van Coppenolle's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lander Van Coppenolle's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 100.0% | 42.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 42.9% score
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Coppenolle usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Coppenolle usually continues c3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (29% of these games) — Coppenolle usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 68.8% | 27.3% |
| c6 | 5 | 31.3% | 20.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Lander Van Coppenolle's chess games
All 36 games by Lander Van Coppenolle in the Chess.ceo database (May 2019 - 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: 11 wins, 0 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C40 | King's Pawn Game: McConnell Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C83 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Sleeckx,Alexander | 2,052 | 47th Ghent Open 2026 | B22 |
| Jul 2026 | Dutre,Wonder | 2,017 | 47th Ghent Open 2026 | B90 |
| Oct 2024 | U Lau | 2,010 | Leer Open | B14 |
| Feb 2025 | Karsten Verhasselt | 2,009 | chT-BEL 2024-25 | C11 |
| Sep 2024 | Werner Marchand | 1,886 | chT-BEL 2024-25 | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cappelle Online Blitz Open | 2021 | 11 | 4 | 1,671 |
| Leer Open | 2024 | 7 | 2 | 1,837 |
| 47th Ghent Open 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 2 | 2,114 |
| chT-BEL 2025-26 | 2026 | 3 | 0 | 1,810 |
| chT-BEL 2024-25 | 2025 | 3 | 3 | 2,347 |
| 45th Ghent Open | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 1,736 |
| Open Geraardsbergen 27 | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,999 |
| Bruges Masters Open | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,879 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lander Van Coppenolle's chess games?
36 games by Lander Van Coppenolle, from May 2019 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 Lander Van Coppenolle has played.
What does Lander Van Coppenolle play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Lander Van Coppenolle opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lander Van Coppenolle answers 1...c5 (69% of games), 1...c6 (31% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Lander Van Coppenolle play as White?
As White, Lander Van Coppenolle's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lander Van Coppenolle play as Black?
As Black, Lander Van Coppenolle most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Lander Van Coppenolle's FIDE rating?
Lander Van Coppenolle is currently rated 2,147 in classical chess, 2,052 in rapid and 1,892 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,147 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Lander Van Coppenolle played?
Our database contains 36 games by Lander Van Coppenolle, covering May 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 0 draws, 25 losses (30.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lander Van Coppenolle?
36 games by Lander Van Coppenolle 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.