Prepare against Lennert Lenaerts
FM · Belgium · World #2,546 classical · FIDE ID 211435
When preparing against Lennert Lenaerts, expect 1.d4 in 80% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (77% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (75%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian as Black, 14.8% over 27 games.
Our database contains 962 games by Lennert Lenaerts, covering Apr 2009 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Lennert Lenaerts's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lennert Lenaerts 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 | 2,357 | 2,383 | Aug 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,384 | 2,393 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,391 | 2,400 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 962 | 385 | 279 | 298 | 40.0% |
| As White | 484 | 216 | 131 | 137 | 44.6% |
| As Black | 478 | 169 | 148 | 161 | 35.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lennert Lenaerts's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lennert Lenaerts's side.
First moves as White (484 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 387 | 80.0% | 58.1% |
| e4 | 74 | 15.3% | 53.4% |
| c4 | 21 | 4.3% | 71.4% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 80% of White games, 58.1% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Lenaerts usually continues c4 (55.3% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Lenaerts usually continues c4 (68.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Lenaerts usually continues c4 (55.8% score)
- 1.e4 — 15% of White games, 53.4% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Lenaerts usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Lenaerts usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Lenaerts usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (235 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 180 | 76.6% | 51.9% |
| c5 | 36 | 15.3% | 59.7% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 3.8% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 8 | 3.4% | 37.5% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (136 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 102 | 75.0% | 47.1% |
| Nf6 | 32 | 23.5% | 64.1% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Lennert Lenaerts's chess games
All 962 games by Lennert Lenaerts 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: 385 wins, 279 draws, 298 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 55 | 22/19/14 | 40.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 54 | 19/28/7 | 35.2% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 46 | 23/7/16 | 50.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 29 | 15/6/8 | 51.7% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 26 | 15/2/9 | 57.7% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 25 | 15/4/6 | 60.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense | 19 | 10/5/4 | 52.6% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 18 | 8/4/6 | 44.4% |
| D95 | Grünfeld Defense | 16 | 5/1/10 | 31.3% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 16 | 7/3/6 | 43.8% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 83 | 20/33/30 | 24.1% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 38 | 15/8/15 | 39.5% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 27 | 4/12/11 | 14.8% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 26 | 9/6/11 | 34.6% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 19 | 9/7/3 | 47.4% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 16 | 3/7/6 | 18.8% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 15 | 10/1/4 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 15 | 6/6/3 | 40.0% |
| D02 | London System | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 12 | 6/4/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2023 | Erigaisi Arjun | 2,701 | Titled Tue Early | A01 |
| May 2023 | Maxim Matlakov | 2,662 | Titled Tue Early | D12 |
| Aug 2023 | Leon Luke Mendonca | 2,628 | Titled Tue Early | C54 |
| Apr 2023 | Alexandre Qashashvili | 2,505 | Titled Tue Early | D10 |
| Apr 2023 | Zbigniew Pakleza | 2,494 | Titled Tue Late | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 266 | 144.5 | 2,338 |
| ch-BEL | 2023 | 27 | 13.5 | 2,360 |
| ch-BEL U20 Elite | 2015 | 18 | 10 | 2,126 |
| ch-BEL U20 | 2014 | 17 | 10 | 2,120 |
| Karlsruhe Grenke Open | 2024 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,240 |
| Hamburg St Pauli Open A | 2015 | 12 | 7 | 2,335 |
| chT-BEL 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,308 |
| Wch U10 | 2008 | 11 | 5 | 1,748 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lennert Lenaerts's chess games?
962 games by Lennert Lenaerts, 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 Lennert Lenaerts has played.
What does Lennert Lenaerts play on the first move as White?
Across 484 games with White in our database, Lennert Lenaerts opens with 1.d4 (80% of games), 1.e4 (15% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lennert Lenaerts answers 1...e5 (77% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games), 1...Nf6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (24% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games).
What openings does Lennert Lenaerts play as White?
As White, Lennert Lenaerts's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (55 games, 40.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (54 games, 35.2% win rate); Nimzo-Indian Defense (46 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 484 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lennert Lenaerts play as Black?
As Black, Lennert Lenaerts most often plays: Slav Defense (83 games, 24.1% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto (38 games, 39.5% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (27 games, 14.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 478 games.
What is Lennert Lenaerts's FIDE rating?
Lennert Lenaerts is currently rated 2,357 in classical chess, 2,384 in rapid and 2,391 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,383 (Aug 2022).
How many games has Lennert Lenaerts played?
Our database contains 962 games by Lennert Lenaerts, covering Apr 2009 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 385 wins, 279 draws, 298 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lennert Lenaerts?
962 games by Lennert Lenaerts 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.