Prepare against Andy Ooms
Belgium · World #5,496 classical · FIDE ID 201367
Our database contains 211 games by Andy Ooms, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Andy Ooms's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andy Ooms 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 | 2,260 | 2,287 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,203 | 2,257 | Apr 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,229 | 2,250 | Nov 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 211 | 92 | 54 | 65 | 43.6% |
| As White | 103 | 46 | 29 | 28 | 44.7% |
| As Black | 108 | 46 | 25 | 37 | 42.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andy Ooms's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andy Ooms's side.
First moves as White (103 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 79 | 76.7% | 56.3% |
| e4 | 14 | 13.6% | 67.9% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 8.7% | 61.1% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 77% of White games, 56.3% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Ooms usually continues Nf3 (51.5% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Ooms usually continues Nf3 (55.9% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Ooms usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 14% of White games, 67.9% score
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Ooms usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Ooms usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …c6 (21% of these games) — Ooms usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 39 | 72.2% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 10 | 18.5% | 70.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 9.3% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 28 | 84.8% | 46.4% |
| c5 | 3 | 9.1% | 83.3% |
| f5 | 2 | 6.1% | 50.0% |
Andy Ooms's chess games
All 211 games by Andy Ooms in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 92 wins, 54 draws, 65 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 19 | 7/8/4 | 36.8% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 16 | 8/5/3 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A32 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 21 | 9/6/6 | 42.9% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 17 | 4/4/9 | 23.5% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 16 | 7/1/8 | 43.8% |
| A24 | English Opening | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 6/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C24 | Italian Game | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A26 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E93 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2005 | Alexander Goloshchapov | 2,547 | chT-BEL 0405 | B80 |
| Aug 2006 | Edwin Van Haastert | 2,395 | Tilburg Stukkenjagers Open A | E04 |
| Jul 2007 | Eddy Van Beers | 2,359 | Antwerp | B48 |
| Jul 2007 | Bianca Muhren | 2,311 | Antwerp | D23 |
| Nov 2003 | Frank Wuts | 2,303 | 15th Leuven Open | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BEL Open | 2001 | 22 | 17 | 2,303 |
| chT-BEL 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,201 |
| chT-BEL 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,346 |
| chT-BEL 0405 | 2005 | 11 | 2 | 2,157 |
| chT-BEL 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 3 | 2,263 |
| ch-EU U20 | 1997 | 11 | 4 | 2,155 |
| chT-BEL 0001 | 2001 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,366 |
| chT-BEL 9798 | 1998 | 9 | 5 | 2,167 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andy Ooms's chess games?
211 games by Andy Ooms, from Apr 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 Andy Ooms has played.
What does Andy Ooms play on the first move as White?
Across 103 games with White in our database, Andy Ooms opens with 1.d4 (77% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andy Ooms answers 1...c5 (72% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...c5 (9% of games), 1...f5 (6% of games).
What openings does Andy Ooms play as White?
As White, Andy Ooms's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (19 games, 36.8% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (16 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 103 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andy Ooms play as Black?
As Black, Andy Ooms most often plays: Benoni Defense (21 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian (17 games, 23.5% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (16 games, 43.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 108 games.
What is Andy Ooms's FIDE rating?
Andy Ooms is currently rated 2,260 in classical chess, 2,203 in rapid and 2,229 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,287 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Andy Ooms played?
Our database contains 211 games by Andy Ooms, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 92 wins, 54 draws, 65 losses (43.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andy Ooms?
211 games by Andy Ooms 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.