Prepare against Lars Vereggen
FM · NLD · World #2,523 classical · FIDE ID 1029258
When preparing against Lars Vereggen, expect 1.d4 in 72% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (66% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 33.3% over 27 games.
Our database contains 489 games by Lars Vereggen, covering Apr 2009 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Lars Vereggen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lars Vereggen 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 | 2,358 | 2,385 | Nov 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,412 | 2,412 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 489 | 211 | 117 | 161 | 43.1% |
| As White | 250 | 116 | 64 | 70 | 46.4% |
| As Black | 239 | 95 | 53 | 91 | 39.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lars Vereggen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lars Vereggen's side.
First moves as White (250 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 180 | 72.0% | 58.3% |
| e4 | 43 | 17.2% | 65.1% |
| Nf3 | 17 | 6.8% | 55.9% |
| c4 | 8 | 3.2% | 43.8% |
| b4 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 72% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Vereggen usually continues c4 (60.8% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Vereggen usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Vereggen usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 17% of White games, 65.1% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Vereggen usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Vereggen usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Vereggen usually continues d4 (87.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (145 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 95 | 65.5% | 49.5% |
| g6 | 24 | 16.6% | 60.4% |
| e5 | 13 | 9.0% | 26.9% |
| c6 | 10 | 6.9% | 65.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (58 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 39 | 67.2% | 46.2% |
| d5 | 11 | 19.0% | 59.1% |
| g6 | 6 | 10.3% | 66.7% |
| f5 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
Lars Vereggen's chess games
All 489 games by Lars Vereggen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2009 - Sep 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: 211 wins, 117 draws, 161 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 26 | 9/2/15 | 34.6% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 23 | 14/5/4 | 60.9% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 17 | 8/6/3 | 47.1% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 16 | 11/3/2 | 68.8% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 16 | 9/5/2 | 56.3% |
| E11 | Catalan | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 11 | 3/4/4 | 27.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A04 | English Opening | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 35 | 12/8/15 | 34.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 31 | 19/3/9 | 61.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 27 | 9/4/14 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | Paulius Pultinevicius | 2,579 | Titled Tue Early | A62 |
| Sep 2025 | Andrew Tang | 2,548 | Titled Tue | D02 |
| Sep 2025 | Guha Mitrabha | 2,515 | Titled Tue | A46 |
| Apr 2017 | Thomas Beerdsen | 2,446 | ch-NED U18/20 | B11 |
| Nov 2015 | Thomas Willemze | 2,425 | chT-NED 1516 | E60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 53 | 30.5 | 2,376 |
| Dieren Open | 2015 | 42 | 17 | 2,144 |
| ch-NED U15 | 2011 | 27 | 14.5 | 1,832 |
| ch-NED U17 | 2013 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,030 |
| Amsterdam Science Park Open A | 2019 | 18 | 10 | 2,244 |
| ch-NED U13 | 2009 | 18 | 13 | 1,633 |
| ch-NED U21 | 2015 | 18 | 11 | 2,273 |
| 20th Hoogeveen Unive Open | 2016 | 9 | 6 | 2,310 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Thomas Beerdsen (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lars Vereggen's chess games?
489 games by Lars Vereggen, from Apr 2009 to Sep 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 Vereggen has played.
What does Lars Vereggen play on the first move as White?
Across 250 games with White in our database, Lars Vereggen opens with 1.d4 (72% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lars Vereggen answers 1...c5 (66% of games), 1...g6 (17% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games).
What openings does Lars Vereggen play as White?
As White, Lars Vereggen's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (26 games, 34.6% win rate); Slav Defense (23 games, 60.9% win rate); Indian Defense (17 games, 47.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 250 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lars Vereggen play as Black?
As Black, Lars Vereggen most often plays: Sicilian (35 games, 34.3% win rate); Modern Defense (31 games, 61.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (27 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 239 games.
What is Lars Vereggen's FIDE rating?
Lars Vereggen is currently rated 2,358 in classical chess and 2,412 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,385 (Nov 2018).
How many games has Lars Vereggen played?
Our database contains 489 games by Lars Vereggen, covering Apr 2009 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 211 wins, 117 draws, 161 losses (43.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lars Vereggen?
489 games by Lars Vereggen 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.