Prepare against Ava Vandekerckhove
Belgium · World #104,548 classical · FIDE ID 207918
When preparing against Ava Vandekerckhove, expect 1.e4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (72% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 48 games by Ava Vandekerckhove, covering Mar 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ava Vandekerckhove's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ava Vandekerckhove 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 | 1,716 | 1,747 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,700 | 1,748 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 15 | 8 | 25 | 31.3% |
| As White | 23 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 21.7% |
| As Black | 25 | 10 | 5 | 10 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ava Vandekerckhove's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ava Vandekerckhove's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 91.3% | 31.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 8.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 31.0% score
- …e5 (43% of these games) — Vandekerckhove usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Vandekerckhove usually continues Nf3 (11.1% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Vandekerckhove usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 9% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Vandekerckhove usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (50% of these games) — Vandekerckhove usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 13 | 72.2% | 61.5% |
| c5 | 5 | 27.8% | 70.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 100.0% | 12.5% |
Ava Vandekerckhove's chess games
All 48 games by Ava Vandekerckhove in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2016 - 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: 15 wins, 8 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C48 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | King's Pawn Game: Leonardis Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A47 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2024 | Wiebke Barbier | 1,929 | Gent w Open | B21 |
| Jul 2006 | Michelle Gijsen | 1,484 | ch-BEL w | C43 |
| Apr 2009 | Bart Leen | 1,270 | ch-BEL U20 | C45 |
| Aug 2005 | Simone Mannetje | 1,237 | Hengelo U16 Open | C56 |
| Apr 2004 | Evy De Weird | 1,150 | ch-BEL U14 | B02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BEL U20 | 2009 | 9 | 4 | 1,533 |
| Hengelo U16 Open | 2005 | 9 | 3 | 1,255 |
| ch-BEL U14 | 2004 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,160 |
| ch-BEL U20/U18 | 2008 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,844 |
| Hengelo U14 Open | 2004 | 7 | 3.5 | – |
| Gent w Open | 2024 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,493 |
| 27th Ghent Open | 2004 | 1 | 0 | 1,385 |
| chB-Ghent VSF | 2007 | 1 | 0 | 1,459 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ava Vandekerckhove's chess games?
48 games by Ava Vandekerckhove, from Mar 2016 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 Ava Vandekerckhove has played.
What does Ava Vandekerckhove play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Ava Vandekerckhove opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ava Vandekerckhove answers 1...e5 (72% of games), 1...c5 (28% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Ava Vandekerckhove play as White?
As White, Ava Vandekerckhove's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ava Vandekerckhove play as Black?
As Black, Ava Vandekerckhove most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Scotch Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Ava Vandekerckhove's FIDE rating?
Ava Vandekerckhove is currently rated 1,716 in classical chess, 1,700 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,747 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Ava Vandekerckhove played?
Our database contains 48 games by Ava Vandekerckhove, covering Mar 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 8 draws, 25 losses (31.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ava Vandekerckhove?
48 games by Ava Vandekerckhove 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.