Prepare against Ben Tuerlinckx
Belgium · World #14,231 classical · FIDE ID 229334
Our database contains 148 games by Ben Tuerlinckx, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ben Tuerlinckx's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ben Tuerlinckx 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 | 2,113 | 2,155 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,090 | 2,090 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,097 | 2,120 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 148 | 65 | 37 | 46 | 43.9% |
| As White | 71 | 35 | 19 | 17 | 49.3% |
| As Black | 77 | 30 | 18 | 29 | 39.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ben Tuerlinckx's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ben Tuerlinckx's side.
First moves as White (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 41 | 57.7% | 64.6% |
| d4 | 22 | 31.0% | 61.4% |
| c4 | 7 | 9.9% | 64.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 58% of White games, 64.6% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Tuerlinckx usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Tuerlinckx usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Tuerlinckx usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 31% of White games, 61.4% score
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Tuerlinckx usually continues Bf4 (61.1% score)
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Tuerlinckx usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Tuerlinckx usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 24 | 48.0% | 54.2% |
| c6 | 12 | 24.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 9 | 18.0% | 66.7% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 6.0% | 83.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 50.0% | 64.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
Ben Tuerlinckx's chess games
All 148 games by Ben Tuerlinckx 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: 65 wins, 37 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C11 | French Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/4/0 | 42.9% |
| A47 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C44 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2023 | Lars Vereggen | 2,347 | Brasschaat Open | B04 |
| Aug 2023 | Joey Grochal | 2,313 | Brasschaat Open | B22 |
| Mar 2014 | Olga Babiy | 2,303 | 30th Cappelle Open | B21 |
| Jul 2025 | Amir Zouaghi | 2,244 | ch-BEL Open | C44 |
| Aug 2013 | Franck Steenbekkers | 2,228 | 13th Brasschaat Open | C11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BEL Open | 2025 | 26 | 12 | 1,942 |
| ch-BEL U14 | 2012 | 18 | 15 | 1,869 |
| Brasschaat Open | 2025 | 14 | 9 | 2,158 |
| ch-EU U14 | 2012 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,003 |
| ch-BEL U16 | 2014 | 9 | 6 | 1,730 |
| ch-BEL U18 | 2015 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,952 |
| Enschede Open D U14 | 2009 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,632 |
| 4th Maastricht Limburg Open C | 2010 | 7 | 6 | 1,913 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ben Tuerlinckx's chess games?
148 games by Ben Tuerlinckx, 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 Ben Tuerlinckx has played.
What does Ben Tuerlinckx play on the first move as White?
Across 71 games with White in our database, Ben Tuerlinckx opens with 1.e4 (58% of games), 1.d4 (31% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ben Tuerlinckx answers 1...c5 (48% of games), 1...c6 (24% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Ben Tuerlinckx play as White?
As White, Ben Tuerlinckx's most-played openings in our database are: London System (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (6 games, 16.7% win rate); French Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 71 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ben Tuerlinckx play as Black?
As Black, Ben Tuerlinckx most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 77 games.
What is Ben Tuerlinckx's FIDE rating?
Ben Tuerlinckx is currently rated 2,113 in classical chess, 2,090 in rapid and 2,097 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,155 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Ben Tuerlinckx played?
Our database contains 148 games by Ben Tuerlinckx, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 65 wins, 37 draws, 46 losses (43.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ben Tuerlinckx?
148 games by Ben Tuerlinckx 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.