Prepare against Tim Lammens
FM · NLD · World #5,901 classical · FIDE ID 1008803
Our database contains 516 games by Tim Lammens, covering Jul 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Tim Lammens's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tim Lammens 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 | 2,250 | 2,350 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,267 | 2,267 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,393 | 2,393 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 516 | 198 | 141 | 177 | 38.4% |
| As White | 266 | 112 | 73 | 81 | 42.1% |
| As Black | 250 | 86 | 68 | 96 | 34.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tim Lammens's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tim Lammens's side.
First moves as White (266 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 108 | 40.6% | 57.4% |
| e4 | 98 | 36.8% | 55.1% |
| c4 | 32 | 12.0% | 65.6% |
| d4 | 17 | 6.4% | 38.2% |
| Nc3 | 10 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
| c3 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 41% of White games, 57.4% score
- …Nf6 (37% of these games) — Lammens usually continues g3 (63.2% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Lammens usually continues g3 (52.6% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Lammens usually continues g3 (62.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 37% of White games, 55.1% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Lammens usually continues Nf3 (39.4% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Lammens usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Lammens usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (129 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 66 | 51.2% | 53.8% |
| c6 | 34 | 26.4% | 48.5% |
| e5 | 22 | 17.1% | 47.7% |
| g6 | 6 | 4.7% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 55 | 65.5% | 48.2% |
| d5 | 15 | 17.9% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 8 | 9.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 6 | 7.1% | 25.0% |
Tim Lammens's chess games
All 516 games by Tim Lammens in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 198 wins, 141 draws, 177 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 39 | 14/15/10 | 35.9% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 25 | 10/9/6 | 40.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 12 | 8/3/1 | 66.7% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 11 | 1/6/4 | 9.1% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 19 | 6/3/10 | 31.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 18 | 4/7/7 | 22.2% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 18 | 7/4/7 | 38.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 15 | 2/7/6 | 13.3% |
| C00 | Sicilian | 12 | 7/1/4 | 58.3% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 5/5/1 | 45.5% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2011 | Sipke Ernst | 2,600 | 4th Paleochora Open | A49 |
| Jul 2020 | Evgeny Postny | 2,600 | Titled Tue | B22 |
| Jun 2012 | Dimitri Reinderman | 2,598 | 39th Utrecht OKU Open | A04 |
| Jun 2020 | Alexander Rustemov | 2,525 | Titled Tue | C07 |
| Jul 2020 | Krzysztof Jakubowski | 2,481 | Titled Tue | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2021 | 86 | 39.5 | 2,277 |
| ch-NED U20 | 1999 | 18 | 10 | 2,201 |
| ch-NED U16 | 1995 | 15 | 8 | – |
| Vlissingen Open | 1996 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,426 |
| NRW Class1 0506 | 2006 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,331 |
| Oberliga NRW 0708 | 2008 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,459 |
| Oberliga NRW 0405 | 2005 | 9 | 2 | 2,114 |
| 47th Utrecht OKU Masters | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 2,274 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tim Lammens's chess games?
516 games by Tim Lammens, from Jul 2004 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 Tim Lammens has played.
What does Tim Lammens play on the first move as White?
Across 266 games with White in our database, Tim Lammens opens with 1.Nf3 (41% of games), 1.e4 (37% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tim Lammens answers 1...c5 (51% of games), 1...c6 (26% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (65% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games).
What openings does Tim Lammens play as White?
As White, Tim Lammens's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (39 games, 35.9% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (25 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening (12 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 266 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tim Lammens play as Black?
As Black, Tim Lammens most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (19 games, 31.6% win rate); Modern Defense (18 games, 22.2% win rate); Indian Defense (18 games, 38.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 250 games.
What is Tim Lammens's FIDE rating?
Tim Lammens is currently rated 2,250 in classical chess, 2,267 in rapid and 2,393 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,350 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Tim Lammens played?
Our database contains 516 games by Tim Lammens, covering Jul 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 198 wins, 141 draws, 177 losses (38.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tim Lammens?
516 games by Tim Lammens 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.