Prepare against Arvid Viaene
Belgium · World #14,813 classical · FIDE ID 206040
When preparing against Arvid Viaene, expect 1.e4 in 70% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (77% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (81%).
Our database contains 90 games by Arvid Viaene, covering Oct 2004 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Arvid Viaene's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Arvid Viaene 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 | 2,108 | 2,159 | Oct 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,152 | 2,159 | Oct 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 29 | 32 | 29 | 32.2% |
| As White | 44 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 34.1% |
| As Black | 46 | 14 | 17 | 15 | 30.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Arvid Viaene's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Arvid Viaene's side.
First moves as White (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 31 | 70.5% | 53.2% |
| c4 | 9 | 20.5% | 44.4% |
| d4 | 4 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 70% of White games, 53.2% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Viaene usually continues Nf3 (53.8% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Viaene usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Viaene usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 20% of White games, 44.4% score
- …Nf6 (78% of these games) — Viaene usually continues Nc3 (28.6% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Viaene usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Viaene usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 76.9% | 52.5% |
| d6 | 3 | 11.5% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 11.5% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 81.3% | 34.6% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 18.8% | 33.3% |
Arvid Viaene's chess games
All 90 games by Arvid Viaene in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - Nov 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: 29 wins, 32 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A24 | English Opening | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D24 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2006 | Olivier Pucher | 2,306 | chT-BEL 0607 | B30 |
| Jan 2005 | Robert Schuermans | 2,212 | chT-BEL 0405 | B99 |
| Aug 2005 | Bob Beeke | 2,195 | 9th Vlissingen HZ Open | B87 |
| Nov 2006 | Danny Haberkorn | 2,167 | chT-BEL 0607 | B90 |
| Jan 2007 | Bjorn Dijckmans | 2,157 | chT-BEL 0607 | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hengelo U14 Open | 2003 | 16 | 8.5 | – |
| ch-BEL U20 | 2009 | 9 | 6 | 2,074 |
| ch-BEL U16 | 2004 | 9 | 6 | 1,868 |
| chT-BEL 0607 | 2007 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,199 |
| Hengelo U16 Open | 2004 | 8 | 4 | 2,225 |
| chT-BEL 2324 | 2024 | 7 | 4 | 2,023 |
| Hengelo U12 Open | 2001 | 7 | 3.5 | – |
| ch-EU U16 | 2005 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,969 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Arvid Viaene's chess games?
90 games by Arvid Viaene, from Oct 2004 to Nov 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 Arvid Viaene has played.
What does Arvid Viaene play on the first move as White?
Across 44 games with White in our database, Arvid Viaene opens with 1.e4 (70% of games), 1.c4 (20% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Arvid Viaene answers 1...c5 (77% of games), 1...d6 (12% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (81% of games), 1...Nf6 (19% of games).
What openings does Arvid Viaene play as White?
As White, Arvid Viaene's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 44 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Arvid Viaene play as Black?
As Black, Arvid Viaene most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 46 games.
What is Arvid Viaene's FIDE rating?
Arvid Viaene is currently rated 2,108 in classical chess, 2,152 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,159 (Oct 2023).
How many games has Arvid Viaene played?
Our database contains 90 games by Arvid Viaene, covering Oct 2004 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 32 draws, 29 losses (32.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Arvid Viaene?
90 games by Arvid Viaene 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.