Prepare against Laurens Schilstra
CM · NLD · World #10,258 classical · FIDE ID 1043218
When preparing against Laurens Schilstra, expect 1.e4 in 70% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (30% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (36%).
Our database contains 183 games by Laurens Schilstra, covering Aug 2014 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Laurens Schilstra's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Laurens Schilstra 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 | 2,166 | 2,209 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,243 | 2,243 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 183 | 60 | 14 | 108 | 32.8% |
| As White | 91 | 31 | 10 | 50 | 34.1% |
| As Black | 92 | 29 | 4 | 58 | 31.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Laurens Schilstra's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Laurens Schilstra's side.
First moves as White (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 64 | 70.3% | 41.4% |
| d4 | 23 | 25.3% | 41.3% |
| b3 | 2 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 70% of White games, 41.4% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Schilstra usually continues Nf3 (34.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Schilstra usually continues Nf3 (61.5% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Schilstra usually continues d4 (10.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 25% of White games, 41.3% score
- …Nf6 (65% of these games) — Schilstra usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Schilstra usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …b6 (4% of these games) — Schilstra usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 30.4% | 39.3% |
| e6 | 12 | 26.1% | 41.7% |
| e5 | 7 | 15.2% | 14.3% |
| c6 | 6 | 13.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 6.5% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 3 | 6.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 36.4% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 36.4% | 43.8% |
| d6 | 2 | 9.1% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
Laurens Schilstra's chess games
All 183 games by Laurens Schilstra in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2014 - 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: 60 wins, 14 draws, 108 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A17 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Stelios Halkias | 2,497 | Titled Tue 25th Aug 2026 | D17 |
| Mar 2025 | Tim Grutter | 2,417 | 24th OGD Rapid | A05 |
| Mar 2025 | Yasin Sari | 2,369 | 24th OGD Rapid | B51 |
| Jul 2026 | Onno Elgersma | 2,356 | 1st Amsterdam CF Open | B11 |
| Dec 2024 | David Van Kerkhof | 2,350 | Dutch League 2024-25 | C63 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd 3-0 Thu 27th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4 | 2,056 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 11 | 4 | 2,095 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 27th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,179 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 27th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4 | 2,108 |
| NK Snelschaken Final | 2025 | 11 | 2 | 2,147 |
| Amsterdam Science Park Open A | 2024 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,195 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 20th Aug 2026 | 2026 | 10 | 5 | 2,252 |
| ch-NED U21 | 2015 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,836 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Laurens Schilstra's chess games?
183 games by Laurens Schilstra, from Aug 2014 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 Laurens Schilstra has played.
What does Laurens Schilstra play on the first move as White?
Across 91 games with White in our database, Laurens Schilstra opens with 1.e4 (70% of games), 1.d4 (25% of games), 1.b3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Laurens Schilstra answers 1...c5 (30% of games), 1...e6 (26% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (36% of games), 1...Nf6 (36% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games).
What openings does Laurens Schilstra play as White?
As White, Laurens Schilstra's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Scotch Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 91 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Laurens Schilstra play as Black?
As Black, Laurens Schilstra most often plays: Réti Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Modern Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 92 games.
What is Laurens Schilstra's FIDE rating?
Laurens Schilstra is currently rated 2,166 in classical chess and 2,243 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,209 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Laurens Schilstra played?
Our database contains 183 games by Laurens Schilstra, covering Aug 2014 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 60 wins, 14 draws, 108 losses (32.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Laurens Schilstra?
183 games by Laurens Schilstra 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.