Prepare against Leon De Vries
NLD · World #22,429 classical · FIDE ID 1064860
Our database contains 56 games by Leon De Vries, covering Jun 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Leon De Vries's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Leon De Vries 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 | 2,037 | 2,062 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,900 | 1,908 | Jul 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 17 | 10 | 29 | 30.4% |
| As White | 27 | 8 | 6 | 13 | 29.6% |
| As Black | 29 | 9 | 4 | 16 | 31.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Leon De Vries's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Leon De Vries's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 17 | 63.0% | 29.4% |
| d4 | 7 | 25.9% | 57.1% |
| e4 | 3 | 11.1% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 63% of White games, 29.4% score
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Vries usually continues g3 (20.0% score)
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Vries usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Vries usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 26% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Vries usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Vries usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (14% of these games) — Vries usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 76.5% | 34.6% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 87.5% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Leon De Vries's chess games
All 56 games by Leon De Vries in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2018 - 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: 17 wins, 10 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| A09 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A63 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D70 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D86 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Wouter Terlouw | 2,196 | HSG Open | A45 |
| May 2026 | Robin Verhoeven | 2,030 | 16th WLC Weekender 2026 | A04 |
| May 2025 | Emma De Vries | 1,995 | 15th WLC Weekender | A05 |
| Dec 2019 | Roger Labruyere | 1,933 | 57th Groningen Open B | B52 |
| May 2026 | Marcel Winkels | 1,914 | 16th WLC Weekender 2026 | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reinstorf Open | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,796 |
| 15th WLC Weekender | 2025 | 6 | 3 | 2,098 |
| 57th Groningen Open B | 2019 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,104 |
| EU-Cup Online Gr-C | 2021 | 5 | 0 | 1,929 |
| 16th WLC Weekender 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 2,118 |
| Krefeld Open | 2023 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,648 |
| ch-Montreal CC | 2013 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,839 |
| 12th Eindhoven WLC Open | 2022 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,600 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Leon De Vries's chess games?
56 games by Leon De Vries, from Jun 2018 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 Leon De Vries has played.
What does Leon De Vries play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Leon De Vries opens with 1.Nf3 (63% of games), 1.d4 (26% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Leon De Vries answers 1...c5 (76% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Leon De Vries play as White?
As White, Leon De Vries's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (9 games, 22.2% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Leon De Vries play as Black?
As Black, Leon De Vries most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Leon De Vries's FIDE rating?
Leon De Vries is currently rated 2,037 in classical chess and 1,900 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,062 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Leon De Vries played?
Our database contains 56 games by Leon De Vries, covering Jun 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 10 draws, 29 losses (30.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Leon De Vries?
56 games by Leon De Vries 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.