Prepare against Sander Westerlaan
NLD · World #19,249 classical · FIDE ID 1044346
When preparing against Sander Westerlaan, expect 1.d4 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (86%).
Our database contains 31 games by Sander Westerlaan, covering May 2012 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Sander Westerlaan's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sander Westerlaan 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 | 2,064 | 2,073 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 11 | 3 | 17 | 35.5% |
| As White | 15 | 5 | 1 | 9 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 16 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sander Westerlaan's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sander Westerlaan's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 9 | 60.0% | 27.8% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 26.7% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 60% of White games, 27.8% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Westerlaan usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Westerlaan usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 27% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Westerlaan usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Westerlaan usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (25% of these games) — Westerlaan usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 87.5% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 85.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Sander Westerlaan's chess games
All 31 games by Sander Westerlaan in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - Oct 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: 11 wins, 3 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D29 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D06 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2026 | Bram ten Dam | 2,352 | Hoogeveen Open 2026 | B20 |
| Oct 2025 | Philipp Humburg | 2,204 | 28th Hoogeveen Open | D37 |
| Oct 2025 | Achyuth Aravindhan | 2,144 | 28th Hoogeveen Open | B32 |
| Oct 2025 | Jasper Kamphuis | 2,104 | 28th Hoogeveen Open | E71 |
| Oct 2024 | Lucas Gortemaker | 2,073 | 27th Hoogeveen Open | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28th Hoogeveen Open | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,177 |
| 27th Hoogeveen Open | 2024 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,988 |
| Groningen Combinatie Open | 2023 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,094 |
| Hoogeveen Open 2026 | 2026 | 5 | 1 | 2,050 |
| Groningen Compact Open D | 2008 | 2 | 1.5 | 1,599 |
| 58th Groningen Open | 2022 | 2 | 0 | 1,840 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sander Westerlaan's chess games?
31 games by Sander Westerlaan, from May 2012 to Oct 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 Sander Westerlaan has played.
What does Sander Westerlaan play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Sander Westerlaan opens with 1.d4 (60% of games), 1.Nf3 (27% of games), 1.e4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sander Westerlaan answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (86% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Sander Westerlaan play as White?
As White, Sander Westerlaan's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sander Westerlaan play as Black?
As Black, Sander Westerlaan most often plays: Indian Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Sander Westerlaan's FIDE rating?
Sander Westerlaan is currently rated 2,064 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,073 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Sander Westerlaan played?
Our database contains 31 games by Sander Westerlaan, covering May 2012 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 3 draws, 17 losses (35.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sander Westerlaan?
31 games by Sander Westerlaan 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.