Prepare against Daniel Vanheirzeele
Belgium · World #24,236 classical · FIDE ID 200425
Our database contains 548 games by Daniel Vanheirzeele, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Vanheirzeele's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Vanheirzeele 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 | 2,023 | 2,244 | Jan 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,082 | 2,131 | Aug 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,043 | 2,131 | Aug 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 548 | 96 | 289 | 163 | 17.5% |
| As White | 299 | 58 | 173 | 68 | 19.4% |
| As Black | 249 | 38 | 116 | 95 | 15.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Vanheirzeele's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Vanheirzeele's side.
First moves as White (299 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 292 | 97.7% | 48.1% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 2.3% | 57.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 98% of White games, 48.1% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Vanheirzeele usually continues c4 (48.8% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Vanheirzeele usually continues c4 (46.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Vanheirzeele usually continues g3 (60.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Vanheirzeele usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Vanheirzeele usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Vanheirzeele usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (112 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 110 | 98.2% | 38.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 84 | 98.8% | 35.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Daniel Vanheirzeele's chess games
All 548 games by Daniel Vanheirzeele 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: 96 wins, 289 draws, 163 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E01 | Catalan | 65 | 17/34/14 | 26.2% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 38 | 6/26/6 | 15.8% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 30 | 7/13/10 | 23.3% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 29 | 4/17/8 | 13.8% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 23 | 4/11/8 | 17.4% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 17 | 3/13/1 | 17.6% |
| A86 | Dutch Defense | 15 | 7/7/1 | 46.7% |
| A46 | Horwitz Defense | 14 | 3/10/1 | 21.4% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 12 | 1/8/3 | 8.3% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 1/6/4 | 9.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 43 | 6/18/19 | 14.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 28 | 1/15/12 | 3.6% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 26 | 5/11/10 | 19.2% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 15 | 3/5/7 | 20.0% |
| E45 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 14 | 2/5/7 | 14.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 3/9/1 | 23.1% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 11 | 2/8/1 | 18.2% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 11 | 1/6/4 | 9.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 10 | 0/5/5 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 10 | 1/2/7 | 10.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2015 | Alexandre Lesiege | 2,528 | 3rd ch-Francophone | A32 |
| Aug 1990 | Raset Ziatdinov | 2,515 | 4th Steinweg Open | E04 |
| Feb 2002 | Aleksander Mista | 2,419 | 18th Cappelle Open | E92 |
| May 2011 | Sophie Milliet | 2,388 | FRA-chT Top 12 | A57 |
| May 2011 | Emmanuel Neiman | 2,345 | FRA-chT Top 12 | A14 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reykjavik Open | 2014 | 27 | 13.5 | 2,014 |
| Lueneburg IM | 2016 | 25 | 9 | 2,163 |
| chT-BEL 0910 | 2010 | 11 | 5 | 2,128 |
| chT-BEL 1112 | 2012 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,149 |
| chT-BEL 0001 | 2001 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,158 |
| chT-BEL 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 4 | 2,087 |
| 34th Politiken Cup | 2012 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,097 |
| chT-BEL 1011 | 2011 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,147 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Vanheirzeele's chess games?
548 games by Daniel Vanheirzeele, 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 Vanheirzeele has played.
What does Daniel Vanheirzeele play on the first move as White?
Across 299 games with White in our database, Daniel Vanheirzeele opens with 1.d4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Vanheirzeele answers 1...c5 (98% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (99% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Daniel Vanheirzeele play as White?
As White, Daniel Vanheirzeele's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (65 games, 26.2% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (38 games, 15.8% win rate); Slav Defense (30 games, 23.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 299 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Vanheirzeele play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Vanheirzeele most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (43 games, 14.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (28 games, 3.6% win rate); Sicilian (26 games, 19.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 249 games.
What is Daniel Vanheirzeele's FIDE rating?
Daniel Vanheirzeele is currently rated 2,023 in classical chess, 2,082 in rapid and 2,043 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,244 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Daniel Vanheirzeele played?
Our database contains 548 games by Daniel Vanheirzeele, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 96 wins, 289 draws, 163 losses (17.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Vanheirzeele?
548 games by Daniel Vanheirzeele 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.