Prepare against Bert Boons
Belgium · World #24,953 classical · FIDE ID 212865
Our database contains 40 games by Bert Boons, covering Mar 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Bert Boons's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bert Boons 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 | 2,018 | 2,044 | Dec 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,035 | 2,035 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,962 | 1,965 | Aug 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 10 | 10 | 20 | 25.0% |
| As White | 22 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 36.4% |
| As Black | 18 | 2 | 5 | 11 | 11.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bert Boons's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bert Boons's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 86.4% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Boons usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Boons usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Boons usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 9% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Boons usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 6 | 66.7% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 22.2% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 33.3% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Bert Boons's chess games
All 40 games by Bert Boons in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2012 - Aug 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: 10 wins, 10 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C40 | King's Pawn Game: Leonardis Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A54 | Old Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E72 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2012 | Hanne Goossens | 2,025 | ch-BEL Open | B51 |
| Jul 2012 | Nicolae Atanasiu | 1,960 | ch-BEL Open | B00 |
| Jul 2017 | Sarah Dierckens | 1,792 | ch-BEL Open | B07 |
| Jul 2017 | Jan Viaene | 1,751 | ch-BEL Open | B23 |
| Jul 2017 | Constantijn Beukema | 1,695 | ch-BEL Open | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BEL Open | 2017 | 16 | 9 | 1,981 |
| 9th Maastricht Limburg Open A | 2015 | 6 | 1 | 1,864 |
| ch-Flandern U16 | 1996 | 6 | 4 | – |
| 24th Ghent Open | 2001 | 3 | 0 | 1,953 |
| Leuven Open 25th | 2013 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,023 |
| Zwijndrecht Open | 2010 | 1 | 0 | 2,171 |
| 36th Ghent Taminco Open | 2013 | 1 | 0 | 2,088 |
| Ghent Taminco Open 39th | 2016 | 1 | 0 | 1,987 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bert Boons's chess games?
40 games by Bert Boons, from Mar 2012 to Aug 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 Bert Boons has played.
What does Bert Boons play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Bert Boons opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games), 1.d3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bert Boons answers 1...d6 (67% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...d6 (33% of games), 1...g6 (17% of games).
What openings does Bert Boons play as White?
As White, Bert Boons's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bert Boons play as Black?
As Black, Bert Boons most often plays: Pirc Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense: Lion System (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Bert Boons's FIDE rating?
Bert Boons is currently rated 2,018 in classical chess, 2,035 in rapid and 1,962 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,044 (Dec 2019).
How many games has Bert Boons played?
Our database contains 40 games by Bert Boons, covering Mar 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 10 draws, 20 losses (25.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bert Boons?
40 games by Bert Boons 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.