Prepare against Arno Sterck
FM · Belgium · World #5,346 classical · FIDE ID 228249
Our database contains 319 games by Arno Sterck, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Arno Sterck's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arno Sterck 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 | 2,264 | 2,333 | Mar 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,228 | 2,228 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,264 | 2,264 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 319 | 126 | 86 | 107 | 39.5% |
| As White | 164 | 68 | 45 | 51 | 41.5% |
| As Black | 155 | 58 | 41 | 56 | 37.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arno Sterck's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arno Sterck's side.
First moves as White (164 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 102 | 62.2% | 54.9% |
| Nf3 | 37 | 22.6% | 60.8% |
| d4 | 19 | 11.6% | 42.1% |
| e3 | 4 | 2.4% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 62% of White games, 54.9% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Sterck usually continues Nf3 (58.6% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Sterck usually continues Nf3 (63.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Sterck usually continues d4 (42.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 23% of White games, 60.8% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Sterck usually continues c4 (63.6% score)
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Sterck usually continues e3 (58.3% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Sterck usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 57 | 73.1% | 57.0% |
| c5 | 18 | 23.1% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 2.6% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 41 | 85.4% | 46.3% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 8.3% | 37.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
Arno Sterck's chess games
All 319 games by Arno Sterck in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - 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: 126 wins, 86 draws, 107 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Réti Opening | 13 | 8/3/2 | 61.5% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A15 | English Opening | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 30 | 11/8/11 | 36.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2018 | Rui Damaso | 2,445 | Lisbon Portugal Open | A54 |
| Aug 2020 | Mher Hovhannisyan | 2,444 | ch-BEL | D02 |
| Aug 2020 | Steven Geirnaert | 2,435 | ch-BEL | A17 |
| Jul 2017 | Stefan Docx | 2,427 | ch-BEL | D43 |
| Sep 2017 | Igor Janik | 2,418 | Wch U18 | C58 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BEL | 2020 | 25 | 14 | 2,435 |
| ch-BEL U16 | 2015 | 18 | 13.5 | 1,906 |
| ch-BEL Open | 2016 | 12 | 4.5 | 1,901 |
| Wch U18 | 2017 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,221 |
| 58th Wch U20 | 2019 | 10 | 3 | 2,078 |
| 25th EU-ch U16 | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,233 |
| chT-BEL 2223 | 2023 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,373 |
| London Menchik Memorial Blitz Open | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,166 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arno Sterck's chess games?
319 games by Arno Sterck, from Sep 2010 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 Arno Sterck has played.
What does Arno Sterck play on the first move as White?
Across 164 games with White in our database, Arno Sterck opens with 1.e4 (62% of games), 1.Nf3 (23% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arno Sterck answers 1...e5 (73% of games), 1...c5 (23% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (85% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Arno Sterck play as White?
As White, Arno Sterck's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (13 games, 61.5% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (10 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 164 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arno Sterck play as Black?
As Black, Arno Sterck most often plays: Slav Defense (30 games, 36.7% win rate); Italian Game (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Réti Opening (9 games, 55.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 155 games.
What is Arno Sterck's FIDE rating?
Arno Sterck is currently rated 2,264 in classical chess, 2,228 in rapid and 2,264 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,333 (Mar 2018).
How many games has Arno Sterck played?
Our database contains 319 games by Arno Sterck, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 126 wins, 86 draws, 107 losses (39.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arno Sterck?
319 games by Arno Sterck 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.