Prepare against Wil Van Lankveld
NLD · World #42,646 classical · FIDE ID 1010921
Our database contains 31 games by Wil Van Lankveld, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Wil Van Lankveld's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Wil Van Lankveld 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 | 1,923 | 2,073 | Jul 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 7 | 6 | 18 | 22.6% |
| As White | 14 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 17 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 17.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Wil Van Lankveld's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Wil Van Lankveld's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 100.0% | 39.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 39.3% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Lankveld usually continues c3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Lankveld usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Lankveld usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 100.0% | 18.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 16.7% |
Wil Van Lankveld's chess games
All 31 games by Wil Van Lankveld in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 7 wins, 6 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B40 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E33 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2001 | Martin Vinck | 2,248 | 5th Vlissingen HZ Open | B40 |
| Oct 2013 | Dieter Bauer | 1,746 | 10th Calvia Amateur Open | B22 |
| Oct 2013 | Hans Fredrik Esbensen | 1,727 | 10th Calvia Amateur Open | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2000 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,213 |
| Roosendaal Open | 2011 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,069 |
| 5th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2001 | 5 | 2 | 2,176 |
| 10th Calvia Amateur Open | 2013 | 5 | 2 | 1,878 |
| Bruges Open | 1997 | 2 | 1 | 2,260 |
| 18th Ghent Open | 1995 | 1 | 0 | 1,865 |
| 11th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2007 | 1 | 0 | 1,797 |
| 15th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2011 | 1 | 0 | 1,823 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Wil Van Lankveld's chess games?
31 games by Wil Van Lankveld, from Oct 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 Wil Van Lankveld has played.
What does Wil Van Lankveld play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Wil Van Lankveld opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Wil Van Lankveld answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Wil Van Lankveld play as White?
As White, Wil Van Lankveld's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (6 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Wil Van Lankveld play as Black?
As Black, Wil Van Lankveld most often plays: Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Wil Van Lankveld's FIDE rating?
Wil Van Lankveld is currently rated 1,923 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,073 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Wil Van Lankveld played?
Our database contains 31 games by Wil Van Lankveld, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 6 draws, 18 losses (22.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Wil Van Lankveld?
31 games by Wil Van Lankveld 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.