Prepare against Lars Ootes
IM · NLD · World #2,846 classical · FIDE ID 1019708
Our database contains 618 games by Lars Ootes, covering Apr 2006 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Lars Ootes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lars Ootes 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 | 2,344 | 2,422 | Sep 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,379 | 2,383 | Jun 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,359 | 2,366 | Feb 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 618 | 273 | 129 | 216 | 44.2% |
| As White | 308 | 134 | 70 | 104 | 43.5% |
| As Black | 310 | 139 | 59 | 112 | 44.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lars Ootes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lars Ootes's side.
First moves as White (308 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 243 | 78.9% | 54.9% |
| c4 | 35 | 11.4% | 57.1% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 4.5% | 39.3% |
| f4 | 7 | 2.3% | 78.6% |
| d4 | 6 | 1.9% | 58.3% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.6% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 54.9% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Ootes usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Ootes usually continues Nf3 (58.1% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Ootes usually continues d4 (53.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 11% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Ootes usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Ootes usually continues Nc3 (55.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Ootes usually continues Nc3 (90.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (176 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 118 | 67.0% | 58.9% |
| c5 | 33 | 18.8% | 51.5% |
| e5 | 15 | 8.5% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 6 | 3.4% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (99 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 42 | 42.4% | 48.8% |
| d6 | 37 | 37.4% | 52.7% |
| g6 | 16 | 16.2% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 4.0% | 37.5% |
Lars Ootes's chess games
All 618 games by Lars Ootes in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 273 wins, 129 draws, 216 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 45 | 19/11/15 | 42.2% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 33 | 15/8/10 | 45.5% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 23 | 12/3/8 | 52.2% |
| A16 | English Opening | 15 | 6/2/7 | 40.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 14 | 8/2/4 | 57.1% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 13 | 4/2/7 | 30.8% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 127 | 59/30/38 | 46.5% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 25 | 13/5/7 | 52.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 14 | 6/2/6 | 42.9% |
| A88 | Rat Defense | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| B49 | Sicilian | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2009 | Dimitri Reinderman | 2,565 | Dieren Open | C41 |
| Jul 2009 | Friso Nijboer | 2,552 | Dieren Open | B07 |
| Aug 2010 | Vinay Bhat | 2,536 | 27th Collado Villalba Open A | E94 |
| Aug 2015 | Levan Aroshidze | 2,535 | 17th Barcelona Sants Open | B42 |
| Aug 2009 | Nikolaus Stanec | 2,532 | 16th Vienna Open | E92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NED U21 | 2011 | 36 | 23.5 | 2,338 |
| Hengelo U12 Open | 2003 | 32 | 19 | 2,550 |
| Dieren Open | 2009 | 26 | 16 | 2,411 |
| ch-NED U12 | 2003 | 18 | 7.5 | – |
| Wijk Cultural Village | 2010 | 18 | 8 | 2,332 |
| Hengelo U14 Open | 2005 | 14 | 9 | 1,659 |
| 74th Tata Steel C | 2012 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,340 |
| ch-NED Qualification 2026 | 2026 | 13 | 7 | 2,314 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Dimitri Reinderman (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lars Ootes's chess games?
618 games by Lars Ootes, from Apr 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 Lars Ootes has played.
What does Lars Ootes play on the first move as White?
Across 308 games with White in our database, Lars Ootes opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lars Ootes answers 1...d6 (67% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (42% of games), 1...d6 (37% of games), 1...g6 (16% of games).
What openings does Lars Ootes play as White?
As White, Lars Ootes's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (45 games, 42.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (33 games, 45.5% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (23 games, 52.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 308 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lars Ootes play as Black?
As Black, Lars Ootes most often plays: Pirc Defense (127 games, 46.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (25 games, 52.0% win rate); Modern Defense (14 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 310 games.
What is Lars Ootes's FIDE rating?
Lars Ootes is currently rated 2,344 in classical chess, 2,379 in rapid and 2,359 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,422 (Sep 2016).
How many games has Lars Ootes played?
Our database contains 618 games by Lars Ootes, covering Apr 2006 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 273 wins, 129 draws, 216 losses (44.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lars Ootes?
618 games by Lars Ootes 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.