Prepare against Lode De Jong
CM · NLD · World #11,062 classical · FIDE ID 40101860
When preparing against Lode De Jong, expect 1.d4 in 66% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 60 games by Lode De Jong, covering Sep 2023 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Lode De Jong's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lode De Jong 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 | 2,154 | 2,241 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,004 | 2,004 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,944 | 1,945 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 23 | 13 | 24 | 38.3% |
| As White | 32 | 15 | 7 | 10 | 46.9% |
| As Black | 28 | 8 | 6 | 14 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lode De Jong's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lode De Jong's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 21 | 65.6% | 59.5% |
| e4 | 11 | 34.4% | 54.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 66% of White games, 59.5% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Jong usually continues c4 (53.8% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Jong usually continues c4 (78.6% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Jong usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 34% of White games, 54.5% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Jong usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Jong usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Jong usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 100.0% | 35.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 35.7% |
Lode De Jong's chess games
All 60 games by Lode De Jong in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2023 - Aug 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: 23 wins, 13 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 14 | 8/3/3 | 57.1% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B67 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E47 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Saragossa Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2025 | Hing Ting Lai | 2,464 | HSG Open | A62 |
| Apr 2026 | Tommy Grooten | 2,347 | Dutch Youth Championship 2026 | U16 | E06 |
| Jul 2026 | Van Osch,Mees | 2,326 | Dutch Open 2026 | E01 |
| Jun 2025 | R Koster | 2,317 | HSG Open | B90 |
| Jul 2026 | Schuricht,Emil Frederick | 2,243 | Dutch Open 2026 | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dutch Youth Championship 2026 | U16 | 2026 | 12 | 6 | 2,135 |
| Dutch Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,301 |
| 28th Hoogeveen Open | 2025 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,098 |
| Open Dutch Rapid Championship 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 5 | 2,329 |
| German Youth Teams | 2025 | 7 | 5 | 2,195 |
| HSG Open | 2025 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,516 |
| 61st Groningen Open | 2025 | 4 | 1 | 2,011 |
| 1st Amsterdam CF Open | 2026 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,134 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lode De Jong's chess games?
60 games by Lode De Jong, from Sep 2023 to Aug 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 Lode De Jong has played.
What does Lode De Jong play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Lode De Jong opens with 1.d4 (66% of games), 1.e4 (34% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lode De Jong answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Lode De Jong play as White?
As White, Lode De Jong's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (14 games, 57.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lode De Jong play as Black?
As Black, Lode De Jong most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Lode De Jong's FIDE rating?
Lode De Jong is currently rated 2,154 in classical chess, 2,004 in rapid and 1,944 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,241 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Lode De Jong played?
Our database contains 60 games by Lode De Jong, covering Sep 2023 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 13 draws, 24 losses (38.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lode De Jong?
60 games by Lode De Jong 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.