Prepare against Patrick Van Lommel
CM · NLD · World #37,144 classical · FIDE ID 1008269
Our database contains 119 games by Patrick Van Lommel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Patrick Van Lommel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Patrick Van Lommel 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 | 1,948 | 2,173 | Jul 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 119 | 22 | 54 | 43 | 18.5% |
| As White | 53 | 10 | 27 | 16 | 18.9% |
| As Black | 66 | 12 | 27 | 27 | 18.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Patrick Van Lommel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Patrick Van Lommel's side.
First moves as White (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 31 | 58.5% | 45.2% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 17.0% | 27.8% |
| c4 | 8 | 15.1% | 56.3% |
| e4 | 5 | 9.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 58% of White games, 45.2% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Lommel usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Lommel usually continues c4 (35.7% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Lommel usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 17% of White games, 27.8% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Lommel usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Lommel usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Lommel usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 34 | 94.4% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 100.0% | 21.7% |
Patrick Van Lommel's chess games
All 119 games by Patrick Van Lommel 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: 22 wins, 54 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A38 | English Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 17 | 5/8/4 | 29.4% |
| C00 | French Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 0/1/6 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2011 | Fred Slingerland | 2,379 | 15th Hoogeveen Unive Open | C17 |
| Jul 2002 | Freddie Van der Elburg | 2,275 | Dieren Open | A80 |
| Oct 2011 | Stefan Beukema | 2,259 | 15th Hoogeveen Unive Open | A42 |
| Aug 1999 | Anton J Rosmuller | 2,204 | 3rd Vlissingen HZ Open | A32 |
| Nov 2004 | Ralph Willenborg | 2,178 | NRW Class1 0405 | E81 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoogeveen Essent Open | 2004 | 26 | 7 | 2,042 |
| 15th Hoogeveen Unive Open | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 2,158 |
| Dieren Open | 2002 | 9 | 4 | 2,176 |
| 4th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2000 | 9 | 5 | 2,419 |
| 6th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2002 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,438 |
| NRW Class2 0506 | 2006 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,007 |
| NRW Class1 0405 | 2005 | 8 | 4 | 2,135 |
| 6th Lille Luce Open | 2015 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,836 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Patrick Van Lommel's chess games?
119 games by Patrick Van Lommel, 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 Patrick Van Lommel has played.
What does Patrick Van Lommel play on the first move as White?
Across 53 games with White in our database, Patrick Van Lommel opens with 1.d4 (58% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games), 1.c4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Patrick Van Lommel answers 1...e6 (94% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Patrick Van Lommel play as White?
As White, Patrick Van Lommel's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System (6 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 53 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Patrick Van Lommel play as Black?
As Black, Patrick Van Lommel most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (17 games, 29.4% win rate); French Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (7 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 66 games.
What is Patrick Van Lommel's FIDE rating?
Patrick Van Lommel is currently rated 1,948 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,173 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Patrick Van Lommel played?
Our database contains 119 games by Patrick Van Lommel, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 54 draws, 43 losses (18.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Patrick Van Lommel?
119 games by Patrick Van Lommel 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.