Prepare against Daniel Timmermans
Belgium · World #52,462 classical · FIDE ID 202924
Our database contains 108 games by Daniel Timmermans, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Timmermans's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Timmermans 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 | 1,883 | 2,116 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,829 | 1,938 | Sep 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,827 | 1,952 | Jun 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 108 | 27 | 13 | 68 | 25.0% |
| As White | 48 | 11 | 7 | 30 | 22.9% |
| As Black | 60 | 16 | 6 | 38 | 26.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 47 | 97.9% | 30.9% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 30.9% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Timmermans usually continues c4 (31.8% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Timmermans usually continues c4 (10.0% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Timmermans usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …b6 (100% of these games) — Timmermans usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 61.5% | 46.9% |
| c5 | 9 | 34.6% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 14 | 56.0% | 21.4% |
| d5 | 5 | 20.0% | 30.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 12.0% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 8.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
Daniel Timmermans's chess games
All 108 games by Daniel Timmermans in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 27 wins, 13 draws, 68 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A68 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A69 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D04 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 14 | 7/1/6 | 50.0% |
| A89 | Dutch Defense | 14 | 2/2/10 | 14.3% |
| B59 | Sicilian | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1982 | Vlatko Petkovski | 2,355 | Caorle Open | A68 |
| Jan 1989 | Ivan Manolov | 2,350 | Val Thorens Open B | E38 |
| Jan 2010 | Thomas Huesmann | 2,272 | chT-BEL 0910 | B22 |
| Jan 1992 | Celine Roos | 2,180 | Hyeres Open | E38 |
| Jan 1998 | Andy Marechal | 2,145 | BEL ch-FEFB | B03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleroi Open | 2018 | 19 | 2.5 | 1,886 |
| BEL ch-FEFB | 2000 | 19 | 8.5 | 2,120 |
| ch-BEL Class A | 1987 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,208 |
| chT-BEL 0910 | 2010 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,967 |
| chT-BEL 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 0.5 | 1,965 |
| Hyeres Open | 1992 | 8 | 3 | 2,163 |
| Caorle Open | 1982 | 8 | 4 | 2,320 |
| Val Thorens Open B | 1989 | 6 | 3 | 2,326 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Timmermans's chess games?
108 games by Daniel Timmermans, from Apr 2003 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 Daniel Timmermans has played.
What does Daniel Timmermans play on the first move as White?
Across 48 games with White in our database, Daniel Timmermans opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Timmermans answers 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...c5 (35% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (56% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...Nf6 (12% of games).
What openings does Daniel Timmermans play as White?
As White, Daniel Timmermans's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Timmermans play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Timmermans most often plays: Alekhine Defense (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (14 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 60 games.
What is Daniel Timmermans's FIDE rating?
Daniel Timmermans is currently rated 1,883 in classical chess, 1,829 in rapid and 1,827 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,116 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Daniel Timmermans played?
Our database contains 108 games by Daniel Timmermans, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 13 draws, 68 losses (25.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Timmermans?
108 games by Daniel Timmermans 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.