Prepare against Bjorn Dyckmans
Belgium · World #13,387 classical · FIDE ID 202479
When preparing against Bjorn Dyckmans, expect 1.d4 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (40%).
Our database contains 43 games by Bjorn Dyckmans, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Bjorn Dyckmans's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bjorn Dyckmans 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 | 2,124 | 2,190 | Mar 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 2 | 14 | 27 | 4.7% |
| As White | 24 | 2 | 8 | 14 | 8.3% |
| As Black | 19 | 0 | 6 | 13 | 0.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bjorn Dyckmans's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bjorn Dyckmans's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 18 | 75.0% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 20.8% | 30.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 75% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Dyckmans usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Dyckmans usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Dyckmans usually continues e4 (33.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 21% of White games, 30.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Dyckmans usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Dyckmans usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Dyckmans usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 3 | 50.0% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 2 | 40.0% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Bjorn Dyckmans's chess games
All 43 games by Bjorn Dyckmans in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 2 wins, 14 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D70 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E39 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Polish Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A85 | English Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2007 | Philippe Verduyn | 2,163 | chT-BEL 0607 | B07 |
| Jun 2000 | Ilarion Symeonidis | 1,800 | chT-EU Railways USIC | E01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-BEL 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 2 | 2,086 |
| chT-EU Railways USIC | 2000 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,064 |
| 38th Ghent Taminco Open | 2015 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,040 |
| 36th Ghent Taminco Open | 2013 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,126 |
| chT-BEL 0607 | 2007 | 3 | 1 | 2,033 |
| chT-BEL 0405 | 2005 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,071 |
| 22nd Ghent Open | 1999 | 2 | 0 | 2,005 |
| 24th Ghent Open | 2001 | 2 | 0 | 1,994 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bjorn Dyckmans's chess games?
43 games by Bjorn Dyckmans, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Bjorn Dyckmans has played.
What does Bjorn Dyckmans play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Bjorn Dyckmans opens with 1.d4 (75% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bjorn Dyckmans answers 1...g6 (50% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (40% of games), 1...g6 (20% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Bjorn Dyckmans play as White?
As White, Bjorn Dyckmans's most-played openings in our database are: Modern Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bjorn Dyckmans play as Black?
As Black, Bjorn Dyckmans most often plays: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Bjorn Dyckmans's FIDE rating?
Bjorn Dyckmans is currently rated 2,124 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,190 (Mar 2023).
How many games has Bjorn Dyckmans played?
Our database contains 43 games by Bjorn Dyckmans, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 2 wins, 14 draws, 27 losses (4.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bjorn Dyckmans?
43 games by Bjorn Dyckmans 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.