Prepare against Chris De Saegher
NLD · World #19,294 classical · FIDE ID 1004433
Our database contains 216 games by Chris De Saegher, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Chris De Saegher's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Chris De Saegher 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 | 2,063 | 2,230 | Jul 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 216 | 75 | 50 | 90 | 34.7% |
| As White | 108 | 38 | 23 | 47 | 35.2% |
| As Black | 108 | 37 | 27 | 43 | 34.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Chris De Saegher's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Chris De Saegher's side.
First moves as White (108 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 102 | 94.4% | 45.1% |
| e4 | 4 | 3.7% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 45.1% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Saegher usually continues Nf3 (42.5% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Saegher usually continues c4 (42.5% score)
- …f5 (11% of these games) — Saegher usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 4% of White games, 62.5% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Saegher usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Saegher usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Saegher usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 49 | 83.1% | 52.0% |
| d6 | 9 | 15.3% | 72.2% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 74.2% | 39.1% |
| d5 | 5 | 16.1% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 9.7% | 83.3% |
Chris De Saegher's chess games
All 216 games by Chris De Saegher in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 75 wins, 50 draws, 90 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Indian Defense | 14 | 3/5/6 | 21.4% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 11 | 2/6/3 | 18.2% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 4/0/6 | 40.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| D21 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 15 | 6/5/4 | 40.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 13 | 5/0/8 | 38.5% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 0/6/4 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A36 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 3 | 1/1/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Frans Kuijpers | 2,390 | chT-NED 9495 | E15 |
| Jan 1994 | Paul Boersma | 2,360 | chT-NED 9495 | D15 |
| Jul 2006 | Lucien Van Beek | 2,345 | 3rd Amsterdam ACT Open | A70 |
| Jan 1994 | Rob Bertholee | 2,335 | chT-NED 9495 | B13 |
| Jan 1994 | Gert Timmerman | 2,320 | chT-NED 9495 | A88 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dieren Open | 2008 | 62 | 29.5 | 2,268 |
| Caorle Open A | 1991 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,183 |
| 2nd Amsterdam Science Park Open A | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,146 |
| 3rd Amsterdam ACT Open | 2006 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,333 |
| 2nd Amsterdam ACT Open | 2005 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,216 |
| Lost Boys Open | 2002 | 9 | 4 | 2,255 |
| chT-NED 9495 | 1994 | 9 | 5 | 2,430 |
| 9th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2005 | 8 | 4 | 2,398 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Chris De Saegher's chess games?
216 games by Chris De Saegher, from Apr 2003 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 Chris De Saegher has played.
What does Chris De Saegher play on the first move as White?
Across 108 games with White in our database, Chris De Saegher opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Chris De Saegher answers 1...c6 (83% of games), 1...d6 (15% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (74% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games).
What openings does Chris De Saegher play as White?
As White, Chris De Saegher's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 108 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Chris De Saegher play as Black?
As Black, Chris De Saegher most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (13 games, 38.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (10 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 108 games.
What is Chris De Saegher's FIDE rating?
Chris De Saegher is currently rated 2,063 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,230 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Chris De Saegher played?
Our database contains 216 games by Chris De Saegher, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 75 wins, 50 draws, 90 losses (34.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Chris De Saegher?
216 games by Chris De Saegher 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.