Prepare against Lucien Van Beek
IM · NLD · World #3,094 classical · FIDE ID 1004069
Our database contains 380 games by Lucien Van Beek, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lucien Van Beek's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lucien Van Beek 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 | 2,334 | 2,361 | Oct 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 380 | 151 | 123 | 106 | 39.7% |
| As White | 196 | 84 | 66 | 46 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 184 | 67 | 57 | 60 | 36.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lucien Van Beek's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lucien Van Beek's side.
First moves as White (196 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 165 | 84.2% | 60.3% |
| e4 | 25 | 12.8% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 3.1% | 41.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 84% of White games, 60.3% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Beek usually continues c4 (59.3% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Beek usually continues c4 (56.8% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Beek usually continues e4 (60.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 13% of White games, 60.0% score
- …c5 (64% of these games) — Beek usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …d6 (12% of these games) — Beek usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Beek usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (99 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 54 | 54.5% | 63.0% |
| c5 | 44 | 44.4% | 55.7% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 46 | 92.0% | 48.9% |
| d5 | 4 | 8.0% | 25.0% |
Lucien Van Beek's chess games
All 380 games by Lucien Van Beek in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 151 wins, 123 draws, 106 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 31 | 8/11/12 | 25.8% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 25 | 13/8/4 | 52.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 18 | 7/7/4 | 38.9% |
| A67 | Benoni Defense | 17 | 8/4/5 | 47.1% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 17 | 8/6/3 | 47.1% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 9 | 7/1/1 | 77.8% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 1/6/0 | 14.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B54 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 23 | 6/8/9 | 26.1% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 15 | 7/4/4 | 46.7% |
| C76 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 14 | 5/7/2 | 35.7% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 1/4/9 | 7.1% |
| B80 | Sicilian | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 10 | 1/6/3 | 10.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 7 | 5/2/0 | 71.4% |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| E04 | Catalan | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2004 | Milos Pavlovic | 2,545 | 1st Amsterdam ACT Open | D05 |
| Nov 2023 | Robin Swinkels | 2,513 | chT-NED 2324 | D31 |
| Jan 1998 | Dimitri Reinderman | 2,480 | Dieren Open | A80 |
| Dec 1998 | Jules Armas | 2,450 | 7th Sonnevanck | A40 |
| Dec 2006 | Frank Kroeze | 2,449 | chT-NED 0607 | B80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dieren Open | 2002 | 36 | 21.5 | 2,393 |
| ch-NED U20 | 1999 | 27 | 17.5 | 2,386 |
| ch-NED U18 | 1997 | 17 | 11.5 | 2,315 |
| Lost Boys Open | 2001 | 12 | 5 | 2,274 |
| Groningen Open | 1999 | 11 | 6 | 2,439 |
| Zug Young Masters | 2003 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,289 |
| ch-EU U14 | 1992 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,280 |
| chT-NED 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 6 | 2,489 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lucien Van Beek's chess games?
380 games by Lucien Van Beek, from Apr 2003 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 Lucien Van Beek has played.
What does Lucien Van Beek play on the first move as White?
Across 196 games with White in our database, Lucien Van Beek opens with 1.d4 (84% of games), 1.e4 (13% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lucien Van Beek answers 1...e5 (55% of games), 1...c5 (44% of games), 1...Nf6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Lucien Van Beek play as White?
As White, Lucien Van Beek's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (31 games, 25.8% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (25 games, 52.0% win rate); Slav Defense (18 games, 38.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 196 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lucien Van Beek play as Black?
As Black, Lucien Van Beek most often plays: Indian Defense (23 games, 26.1% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred (14 games, 35.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 184 games.
What is Lucien Van Beek's FIDE rating?
Lucien Van Beek is currently rated 2,334 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,361 (Oct 2007).
How many games has Lucien Van Beek played?
Our database contains 380 games by Lucien Van Beek, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 151 wins, 123 draws, 106 losses (39.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lucien Van Beek?
380 games by Lucien Van Beek 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.