Prepare against Daniel Vercauteren
Belgium · World #103,866 classical · FIDE ID 207675
When preparing against Daniel Vercauteren, expect 1.e4 in 54% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (47% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (58%).
Our database contains 76 games by Daniel Vercauteren, covering Nov 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Daniel Vercauteren's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daniel Vercauteren 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 | 1,718 | 1,778 | Mar 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,740 | 1,768 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 13 | 15 | 48 | 17.1% |
| As White | 35 | 8 | 6 | 21 | 22.9% |
| As Black | 41 | 5 | 9 | 27 | 12.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daniel Vercauteren's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daniel Vercauteren's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 54.3% | 39.5% |
| Nc3 | 16 | 45.7% | 21.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 54% of White games, 39.5% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Vercauteren usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …d6 (16% of these games) — Vercauteren usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Vercauteren usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 46% of White games, 21.9% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Vercauteren usually continues e4 (12.5% score)
- …Nf6 (19% of these games) — Vercauteren usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Vercauteren usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 8 | 47.1% | 25.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 29.4% | 20.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 23.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 57.9% | 22.7% |
| e5 | 6 | 31.6% | 16.7% |
| b6 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Daniel Vercauteren's chess games
All 76 games by Daniel Vercauteren in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2012 - 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: 13 wins, 15 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 11 | 1/3/7 | 9.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2004 | Robert W Keough | 2,080 | 15th ch-NATO | C51 |
| Aug 2005 | Jean Prevel | 2,003 | 16th ch-NATO | B33 |
| Oct 2012 | Csaba Csizmadia | 1,913 | 23rd ch-NATO | A30 |
| Oct 1998 | Finn Stuhr | 1,687 | 9th ch-NATO | C58 |
| Oct 2010 | Jelani Ghiacy | 1,517 | 21st ch-NATO | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21st ch-NATO | 2010 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,647 |
| 14th ch-NATO | 2003 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,924 |
| 16th ch-NATO | 2005 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,888 |
| 15th ch-NATO | 2004 | 7 | 3 | 2,039 |
| ch-NATO 13th | 2002 | 7 | 2 | 1,629 |
| 23rd ch-NATO | 2012 | 7 | 2 | 1,653 |
| ch-NATO | 1996 | 7 | 2 | – |
| 9th ch-NATO | 1998 | 7 | 1 | 1,608 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daniel Vercauteren's chess games?
76 games by Daniel Vercauteren, from Nov 2012 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 Vercauteren has played.
What does Daniel Vercauteren play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Daniel Vercauteren opens with 1.e4 (54% of games), 1.Nc3 (46% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daniel Vercauteren answers 1...c6 (47% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...e5 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...e5 (32% of games), 1...b6 (5% of games).
What openings does Daniel Vercauteren play as White?
As White, Daniel Vercauteren's most-played openings in our database are: Dunst Opening (11 games, 9.1% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daniel Vercauteren play as Black?
As Black, Daniel Vercauteren most often plays: Englund Gambit (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Daniel Vercauteren's FIDE rating?
Daniel Vercauteren is currently rated 1,718 in classical chess, 1,740 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,778 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Daniel Vercauteren played?
Our database contains 76 games by Daniel Vercauteren, covering Nov 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 15 draws, 48 losses (17.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daniel Vercauteren?
76 games by Daniel Vercauteren 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.