Prepare against Wouter Lardinois
NLD · World #23,251 classical · FIDE ID 1039997
Our database contains 87 games by Wouter Lardinois, covering Sep 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Wouter Lardinois's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Wouter Lardinois 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 | 2,031 | 2,031 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 36 | 21 | 30 | 41.4% |
| As White | 47 | 24 | 9 | 14 | 51.1% |
| As Black | 40 | 12 | 12 | 16 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 37 | 78.7% | 59.5% |
| c4 | 6 | 12.8% | 91.7% |
| d4 | 4 | 8.5% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 59.5% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Lardinois usually continues Nc3 (61.5% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Lardinois usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Lardinois usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 13% of White games, 91.7% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Lardinois usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Lardinois usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Lardinois usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 43.5% | 45.0% |
| d5 | 10 | 43.5% | 45.0% |
| b6 | 3 | 13.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 55.6% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Wouter Lardinois's chess games
All 87 games by Wouter Lardinois in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - 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: 36 wins, 21 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2011 | Milan Mostertman | 2,232 | Borne Euro Chess Open A | E07 |
| Oct 2024 | Herman Grooten | 2,216 | 27th Hoogeveen Open | B12 |
| Aug 2010 | Peter Ypma | 2,074 | ch-NED Open U18 | A01 |
| Jul 2026 | Gregor Behr | 1,990 | Dutch Open 2026 - Reserve A | A13 |
| Jul 2026 | Dennis Aengenheister | 1,989 | Dutch Open 2026 - Reserve A | E10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Borne Euro Chess Open A | 2012 | 15 | 7.5 | 2,007 |
| Dutch Open 2026 - Reserve A | 2026 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,117 |
| 27th Hoogeveen Open | 2024 | 8 | 3 | 2,041 |
| ch-NED U20 Open | 2013 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,697 |
| ch-NED Open U18 | 2010 | 6 | 3 | 1,885 |
| Twente Young Master Open C | 2007 | 6 | 3 | 1,634 |
| Steinfurt Bezirksliga 1516 | 2016 | 5 | 2 | 1,708 |
| Steinfurt Bezirksliga 1314 | 2014 | 5 | 3 | 1,871 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Wouter Lardinois's chess games?
87 games by Wouter Lardinois, from Sep 2011 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 Wouter Lardinois has played.
What does Wouter Lardinois play on the first move as White?
Across 47 games with White in our database, Wouter Lardinois opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Wouter Lardinois answers 1...c5 (43% of games), 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...b6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...b6 (11% of games).
What openings does Wouter Lardinois play as White?
As White, Wouter Lardinois's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Scotch Game (4 games, 100.0% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Wouter Lardinois play as Black?
As Black, Wouter Lardinois most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Wouter Lardinois's FIDE rating?
Wouter Lardinois is currently rated 2,031 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,031 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Wouter Lardinois played?
Our database contains 87 games by Wouter Lardinois, covering Sep 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 21 draws, 30 losses (41.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Wouter Lardinois?
87 games by Wouter Lardinois 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.