Prepare against Adrien Anciaux
FM · Belgium · World #7,317 classical · FIDE ID 257931
Our database contains 121 games by Adrien Anciaux, covering Oct 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Adrien Anciaux's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Adrien Anciaux 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 | 2,218 | 2,321 | Feb 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,198 | 2,198 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,258 | 2,258 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 121 | 51 | 19 | 51 | 42.1% |
| As White | 62 | 23 | 9 | 30 | 37.1% |
| As Black | 59 | 28 | 10 | 21 | 47.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Adrien Anciaux's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Adrien Anciaux's side.
First moves as White (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 40 | 64.5% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 17 | 27.4% | 32.4% |
| g4 | 5 | 8.1% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 65% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Anciaux usually continues c4 (42.1% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Anciaux usually continues c4 (68.2% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Anciaux usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 27% of White games, 32.4% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Anciaux usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Anciaux usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Anciaux usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 26.7% | 56.3% |
| e5 | 5 | 16.7% | 30.0% |
| d6 | 5 | 16.7% | 70.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 16.7% | 70.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 6 | 28.6% | 58.3% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 23.8% | 60.0% |
| h6 | 4 | 19.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 9.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 9.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
Adrien Anciaux's chess games
All 121 games by Adrien Anciaux in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2018 - 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: 51 wins, 19 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Grob's Attack | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E00 | Devin Gambit | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E47 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2023 | Eline Roebers | 2,421 | ch-EU U18 31st | C15 |
| Apr 2025 | Almas Rakhmatullaev | 2,413 | Titled Tue Early | A04 |
| May 2025 | Igor L. Vakhlamov | 2,413 | Titled Tue Early | D32 |
| Aug 2025 | Miguel Ruiz Buendia | 2,382 | Titled Tue Early | A40 |
| May 2025 | Arseniy Shturman | 2,368 | Titled Tue Early | E00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 69 | 36.5 | 2,281 |
| ch-BEL | 2023 | 9 | 2 | 2,104 |
| World Cup U16 Prel | 2021 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,801 |
| 47th Ghent Open 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 5 | 2,362 |
| Charleroi Open | 2023 | 7 | 5 | 2,332 |
| ch-BEL U20 | 2024 | 7 | 4 | 2,044 |
| Bruges Open | 2024 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,150 |
| ch-EU U18 31st | 2023 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,314 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Adrien Anciaux's chess games?
121 games by Adrien Anciaux, from Oct 2018 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 Adrien Anciaux has played.
What does Adrien Anciaux play on the first move as White?
Across 62 games with White in our database, Adrien Anciaux opens with 1.d4 (65% of games), 1.e4 (27% of games), 1.g4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Adrien Anciaux answers 1...c5 (27% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (29% of games), 1...Nf6 (24% of games), 1...h6 (19% of games).
What openings does Adrien Anciaux play as White?
As White, Adrien Anciaux's most-played openings in our database are: Grob's Attack (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 62 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Adrien Anciaux play as Black?
As Black, Adrien Anciaux most often plays: Dutch Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 59 games.
What is Adrien Anciaux's FIDE rating?
Adrien Anciaux is currently rated 2,218 in classical chess, 2,198 in rapid and 2,258 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,321 (Feb 2023).
How many games has Adrien Anciaux played?
Our database contains 121 games by Adrien Anciaux, covering Oct 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 51 wins, 19 draws, 51 losses (42.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Adrien Anciaux?
121 games by Adrien Anciaux 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.