Prepare against Lars Swijsen
Belgium · World #8,024 classical · FIDE ID 211800
Our database contains 125 games by Lars Swijsen, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lars Swijsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lars Swijsen 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 | 2,204 | 2,209 | Nov 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,177 | 2,177 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,156 | 2,174 | Jul 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 125 | 45 | 41 | 39 | 36.0% |
| As White | 60 | 23 | 19 | 18 | 38.3% |
| As Black | 65 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 33.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lars Swijsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lars Swijsen's side.
First moves as White (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 45.0% | 44.4% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 23.3% | 46.4% |
| c4 | 10 | 16.7% | 60.0% |
| d4 | 9 | 15.0% | 88.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 45% of White games, 44.4% score
- …c5 (59% of these games) — Swijsen usually continues c3 (46.9% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Swijsen usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Swijsen usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 23% of White games, 46.4% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Swijsen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Swijsen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Swijsen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 25 | 75.8% | 58.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 12.1% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 4 | 12.1% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 67.9% | 42.1% |
| d5 | 7 | 25.0% | 42.9% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
Lars Swijsen's chess games
All 125 games by Lars Swijsen in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 45 wins, 41 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 16 | 5/5/6 | 31.3% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | English Opening | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A21 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 10 | 4/5/1 | 40.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A04 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2012 | Francois Godart | 2,279 | ch-BEL U20 Elite | E76 |
| Jul 2013 | Gorik Cools | 2,255 | ch-BEL Open | C02 |
| Aug 2011 | Thijs Laarhoven | 2,228 | 15th Vlissingen HZ Open | D17 |
| Jul 2011 | Yorick Ten Hagen | 2,189 | 15th Vlissingen HZ Open | B09 |
| Jul 2012 | Robert Schuermans | 2,184 | ch-BEL Open | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BEL Open | 2013 | 31 | 18.5 | 2,121 |
| Twente Young Master Open D | 2007 | 11 | 7.5 | 1,554 |
| ch-EU U18 | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 2,208 |
| ch-BEL U14 | 2009 | 9 | 6 | 1,727 |
| ch-BEL U20 Elite | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 2,044 |
| ch-BEL U16 | 2011 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,091 |
| ch-BEL U20 | 2013 | 9 | 6 | 2,233 |
| 15th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2011 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,192 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lars Swijsen's chess games?
125 games by Lars Swijsen, from Jul 2008 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 Lars Swijsen has played.
What does Lars Swijsen play on the first move as White?
Across 60 games with White in our database, Lars Swijsen opens with 1.e4 (45% of games), 1.Nf3 (23% of games), 1.c4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lars Swijsen answers 1...e6 (76% of games), 1...g6 (12% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (68% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games).
What openings does Lars Swijsen play as White?
As White, Lars Swijsen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (16 games, 31.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 60 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lars Swijsen play as Black?
As Black, Lars Swijsen most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 65 games.
What is Lars Swijsen's FIDE rating?
Lars Swijsen is currently rated 2,204 in classical chess, 2,177 in rapid and 2,156 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,209 (Nov 2022).
How many games has Lars Swijsen played?
Our database contains 125 games by Lars Swijsen, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 45 wins, 41 draws, 39 losses (36.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lars Swijsen?
125 games by Lars Swijsen 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.