Prepare against Arthur Hugaert
Belgium · World #14,046 classical · FIDE ID 209350
Our database contains 111 games by Arthur Hugaert, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Arthur Hugaert's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arthur Hugaert 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 | 2,115 | 2,226 | Oct 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 111 | 49 | 19 | 43 | 44.1% |
| As White | 51 | 21 | 13 | 17 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 60 | 28 | 6 | 26 | 46.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arthur Hugaert's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arthur Hugaert's side.
First moves as White (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 34 | 66.7% | 47.1% |
| c4 | 10 | 19.6% | 80.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 2 | 3.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 67% of White games, 47.1% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Hugaert usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Hugaert usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Hugaert usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 20% of White games, 80.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Hugaert usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Hugaert usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Hugaert usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 31 | 93.9% | 59.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 68.4% | 46.2% |
| c5 | 3 | 15.8% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 15.8% | 66.7% |
Arthur Hugaert's chess games
All 111 games by Arthur Hugaert in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 49 wins, 19 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A89 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 21 | 13/2/6 | 61.9% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D58 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D05 | Colle System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D82 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2009 | Peter Kokol | 2,322 | Wch U20 | B33 |
| Jul 2007 | Niels Ondersteijn | 2,272 | Ghent Open | B21 |
| Oct 2009 | Miguel Angel Alvarez Ramirez | 2,259 | Wch U20 | D61 |
| Jul 2006 | Wim Barbier | 2,239 | ch-BEL Open | B20 |
| Mar 2007 | Frederic Verduyn | 2,237 | chT-BEL 0607 | E12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hengelo U14 Open | 2003 | 15 | 9.5 | – |
| Wch U20 | 2009 | 10 | 4 | 2,286 |
| Hengelo U16 Open | 2004 | 9 | 7 | – |
| ch-BEL Open | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,029 |
| ch-BEL U16 | 2004 | 9 | 5 | 1,651 |
| Hengelo U20 Open | 2005 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,724 |
| ch-BEL U20 | 2009 | 9 | 6 | 1,846 |
| 25th Geraardsbergen Open | 2009 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,025 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arthur Hugaert's chess games?
111 games by Arthur Hugaert, from Jul 2006 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 Arthur Hugaert has played.
What does Arthur Hugaert play on the first move as White?
Across 51 games with White in our database, Arthur Hugaert opens with 1.e4 (67% of games), 1.c4 (20% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arthur Hugaert answers 1...c5 (94% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (68% of games), 1...c5 (16% of games), 1...Nf6 (16% of games).
What openings does Arthur Hugaert play as White?
As White, Arthur Hugaert's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (10 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 51 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arthur Hugaert play as Black?
As Black, Arthur Hugaert most often plays: Sicilian (21 games, 61.9% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 60 games.
What is Arthur Hugaert's FIDE rating?
Arthur Hugaert is currently rated 2,115 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,226 (Oct 2019).
How many games has Arthur Hugaert played?
Our database contains 111 games by Arthur Hugaert, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 49 wins, 19 draws, 43 losses (44.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arthur Hugaert?
111 games by Arthur Hugaert 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.