Prepare against Leo De Jager
NLD · World #51,942 classical · FIDE ID 1013378
Our database contains 88 games by Leo De Jager, covering Aug 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Leo De Jager's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Leo De Jager 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 | 1,885 | 1,897 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 88 | 30 | 22 | 35 | 34.1% |
| As White | 47 | 17 | 10 | 19 | 36.2% |
| As Black | 41 | 13 | 12 | 16 | 31.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Leo De Jager's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Leo De Jager's side.
First moves as White (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 63.8% | 46.7% |
| d4 | 17 | 36.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 64% of White games, 46.7% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Jager usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Jager usually continues c3 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Jager usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 36% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Jager usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Jager usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (12% of these games) — Jager usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 22 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 100.0% | 32.1% |
Leo De Jager's chess games
All 88 games by Leo De Jager in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2015 - 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: 30 wins, 22 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D05 | Colle System | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 1/1/0 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A35 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A21 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B73 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E07 | Catalan | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Jens Jonitz | 2,250 | Soest Open | C18 |
| Dec 2017 | Alan Hayward | 1,924 | 9th London Classic Open U2050 | D02 |
| Dec 2017 | Tim Joslin | 1,863 | 9th London Classic Open U2050 | C10 |
| Jul 2018 | Rudi Matai | 1,853 | 12th Leiden Open B | A03 |
| May 2000 | Kees Volkers | 1,795 | Utrecht OKU Open B | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soest Open | 2001 | 26 | 11.5 | 1,995 |
| Utrecht OKU Open B | 2001 | 12 | 7.5 | 1,774 |
| Rotterdam Pathena Open | 2015 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,565 |
| VCN SchaakFestival | 1999 | 7 | 4 | 1,861 |
| Rosmalen BK Open | 1993 | 5 | 2.5 | – |
| Utrecht Keres Memorial Open | 1999 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,002 |
| 10th London CSC 5-Day U2050 Open | 2018 | 5 | 2 | 1,630 |
| 12th Leiden Open B | 2018 | 5 | 2 | 1,767 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Leo De Jager's chess games?
88 games by Leo De Jager, from Aug 2015 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 Leo De Jager has played.
What does Leo De Jager play on the first move as White?
Across 47 games with White in our database, Leo De Jager opens with 1.e4 (64% of games), 1.d4 (36% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Leo De Jager answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Leo De Jager play as White?
As White, Leo De Jager's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Colle System (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Leo De Jager play as Black?
As Black, Leo De Jager most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate); French Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Leo De Jager's FIDE rating?
Leo De Jager is currently rated 1,885 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,897 (Feb 2025).
How many games has Leo De Jager played?
Our database contains 88 games by Leo De Jager, covering Aug 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 22 draws, 35 losses (34.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Leo De Jager?
88 games by Leo De Jager 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.