Prepare against Ben Van De Putte
Belgium · World #85,166 classical · FIDE ID 206679
When preparing against Ben Van De Putte, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c5 (100%).
Our database contains 31 games by Ben Van De Putte, covering Jun 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ben Van De Putte's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ben Van De Putte 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 | 1,773 | 1,825 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,858 | 1,858 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,763 | 1,844 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 6 | 10 | 15 | 19.4% |
| As White | 15 | 2 | 8 | 5 | 13.3% |
| As Black | 16 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ben Van De Putte's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ben Van De Putte's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 93.3% | 39.3% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 39.3% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Putte usually continues f4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (21% of these games) — Putte usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Putte usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 7% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Putte usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 77.8% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 2 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 3 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Ben Van De Putte's chess games
All 31 games by Ben Van De Putte in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2013 - 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: 6 wins, 10 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C21 | King's Gambit | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A31 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D77 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2003 | Arjen Van Amerongen | 1,959 | Geraardsbergen Open | B07 |
| Aug 2003 | Remi Limbourg | 1,945 | Geraardsbergen Open | E61 |
| Aug 2009 | Frank Denys | 1,854 | 25th Geraardsbergen Open | B02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15th Aalst Open | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 1,884 |
| Geraardsbergen Open | 2013 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,010 |
| 25th Geraardsbergen Open | 2009 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,738 |
| 27th Geraardsbergen Open | 2011 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,763 |
| 26th Geraardsbergen Open | 2010 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,864 |
| 23rd Ghent Open | 2000 | 1 | 1 | – |
| Geraardsbergen Open 28th | 2012 | 1 | 0 | 1,545 |
| 35th Geraardsbergen Open | 2019 | 1 | 0 | 2,103 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ben Van De Putte's chess games?
31 games by Ben Van De Putte, from Jun 2013 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 Van De Putte has played.
What does Ben Van De Putte play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Ben Van De Putte opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.Nc3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ben Van De Putte answers 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (100% of games).
What openings does Ben Van De Putte play as White?
As White, Ben Van De Putte's most-played openings in our database are: King's Gambit (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ben Van De Putte play as Black?
As Black, Ben Van De Putte most often plays: Alekhine Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Ben Van De Putte's FIDE rating?
Ben Van De Putte is currently rated 1,773 in classical chess, 1,858 in rapid and 1,763 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,825 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Ben Van De Putte played?
Our database contains 31 games by Ben Van De Putte, covering Jun 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 6 wins, 10 draws, 15 losses (19.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ben Van De Putte?
31 games by Ben Van De Putte 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.