Prepare against Lando Korten
DEU · World #5,262 classical · FIDE ID 12989606
When preparing against Lando Korten, expect 1.d4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 148 games by Lando Korten, covering Jul 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Lando Korten's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lando Korten 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 | 2,266 | 2,266 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,269 | 2,269 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,162 | 2,162 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 148 | 58 | 47 | 43 | 39.2% |
| As White | 72 | 28 | 26 | 18 | 38.9% |
| As Black | 76 | 30 | 21 | 25 | 39.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lando Korten's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lando Korten's side.
First moves as White (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 71 | 98.6% | 56.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 56.3% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Korten usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Korten usually continues c4 (59.5% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Korten usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Korten usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 57.7% | 70.0% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 38.5% | 55.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 33 | 100.0% | 53.0% |
Lando Korten's chess games
All 148 games by Lando Korten in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2015 - 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: 58 wins, 47 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D21 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A25 | English Opening | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2016 | Valentin Buckels | 2,250 | 27th Goch Open | E46 |
| Dec 2021 | Armin Meyer | 2,247 | Oberliga NRW 2122 | D35 |
| Jul 2016 | Carsten Hecht | 2,242 | 44th Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | B98 |
| Jul 2016 | Juergen Wicht | 2,221 | 44th Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | E99 |
| Jul 2017 | Rene Borchert | 2,202 | Dortmund Helmut Kohl | B03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unna Open | 2016 | 14 | 7 | 1,963 |
| Ruhrgebiet Verbandsklasse Gruppe 1 1415 | 2015 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,736 |
| Dortmund NRW Cup U20 | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,050 |
| 44th Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,249 |
| Ruhrgebiet Bezirksliga 15/16 | 2016 | 9 | 7.5 | 1,964 |
| ch-GER U25-A | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 2,126 |
| Dortmund Helmut Kohl | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,026 |
| Oberliga NRW 2122 | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 2,120 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lando Korten's chess games?
148 games by Lando Korten, from Jul 2015 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 Lando Korten has played.
What does Lando Korten play on the first move as White?
Across 72 games with White in our database, Lando Korten opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lando Korten answers 1...c5 (58% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...Nc6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Lando Korten play as White?
As White, Lando Korten's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (10 games, 30.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 72 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lando Korten play as Black?
As Black, Lando Korten most often plays: Alekhine Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening (7 games, 42.9% win rate); King's Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 76 games.
What is Lando Korten's FIDE rating?
Lando Korten is currently rated 2,266 in classical chess, 2,269 in rapid and 2,162 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,266 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Lando Korten played?
Our database contains 148 games by Lando Korten, covering Jul 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 58 wins, 47 draws, 43 losses (39.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lando Korten?
148 games by Lando Korten 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.