Prepare against Lucas Gortemaker
NLD · World #31,238 classical · FIDE ID 1013394
Our database contains 58 games by Lucas Gortemaker, covering Dec 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lucas Gortemaker's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lucas Gortemaker 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 | 1,978 | 2,097 | Aug 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,027 | 2,033 | Mar 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 20 | 7 | 31 | 34.5% |
| As White | 29 | 8 | 5 | 16 | 27.6% |
| As Black | 29 | 12 | 2 | 15 | 41.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lucas Gortemaker's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lucas Gortemaker's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 65.5% | 34.2% |
| d4 | 8 | 27.6% | 43.8% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
| g4 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 66% of White games, 34.2% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Gortemaker usually continues Nf3 (18.8% score)
- …e5 (42% of these games) — Gortemaker usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (5% of these games) — Gortemaker usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 28% of White games, 43.8% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Gortemaker usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Gortemaker usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Gortemaker usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 12 | 57.1% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 5 | 23.8% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 14.3% | 66.7% |
| b6 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 66.7% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
Lucas Gortemaker's chess games
All 58 games by Lucas Gortemaker in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 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: 20 wins, 7 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C13 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B09 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B56 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C40 | Latvian Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D45 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | Dagur Ragnarsson | 2,337 | Reykjavik Open | C01 |
| Jul 2024 | Jan Evengroen | 2,176 | Dutch Open | B13 |
| Oct 2024 | A Fehr | 2,021 | 27th Hoogeveen Open | A20 |
| Jul 2024 | Xaveer Blok | 1,885 | Dutch Open | B51 |
| Mar 2024 | Timo Vollmar | 1,809 | Reykjavik Open | C68 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hengelo U12 Open | 2005 | 18 | 8 | 1,503 |
| Dutch Open | 2024 | 9 | 3 | 1,958 |
| 27th Hoogeveen Open | 2024 | 8 | 1 | 1,754 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2024 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,120 |
| Rotterdam Pathena Open | 2015 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,433 |
| 25th Hoogeveen Amateurs Open | 2022 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,960 |
| 38th Geraardsbergen Open | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,826 |
| HSG Open | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,977 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lucas Gortemaker's chess games?
58 games by Lucas Gortemaker, from Dec 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 Lucas Gortemaker has played.
What does Lucas Gortemaker play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Lucas Gortemaker opens with 1.e4 (66% of games), 1.d4 (28% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lucas Gortemaker answers 1...c6 (57% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Lucas Gortemaker play as White?
As White, Lucas Gortemaker's most-played openings in our database are: Ruy Lopez: Exchange (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lucas Gortemaker play as Black?
As Black, Lucas Gortemaker most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Lucas Gortemaker's FIDE rating?
Lucas Gortemaker is currently rated 1,978 in classical chess, 2,027 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,097 (Aug 2024).
How many games has Lucas Gortemaker played?
Our database contains 58 games by Lucas Gortemaker, covering Dec 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 7 draws, 31 losses (34.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lucas Gortemaker?
58 games by Lucas Gortemaker 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.