Prepare against Denis Vekemans
France · World #54,876 classical · FIDE ID 615846
Our database contains 101 games by Denis Vekemans, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Denis Vekemans's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Denis Vekemans 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 | 1,874 | 2,047 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,936 | 1,936 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 101 | 33 | 21 | 47 | 32.7% |
| As White | 53 | 19 | 10 | 24 | 35.8% |
| As Black | 48 | 14 | 11 | 23 | 29.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Denis Vekemans's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Denis Vekemans's side.
First moves as White (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 46 | 86.8% | 43.5% |
| b4 | 5 | 9.4% | 40.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 43.5% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Vekemans usually continues b4 (31.8% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Vekemans usually continues f4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Vekemans usually continues exd5 (58.3% score)
- 1.b4 — 9% of White games, 40.0% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Vekemans usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Vekemans usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Vekemans usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 17 | 77.3% | 20.6% |
| g6 | 2 | 9.1% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 42.9% | 41.7% |
| g6 | 4 | 28.6% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 14.3% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
Denis Vekemans's chess games
All 101 games by Denis Vekemans 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: 33 wins, 21 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 11 | 2/3/6 | 18.2% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 15 | 2/2/11 | 13.3% |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| A10 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A04 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A42 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2003 | Julien G. Laurent | 2,219 | 18th Avoine Open | A10 |
| Jul 2017 | David Maloberti | 2,161 | 32nd Avoine Open | E90 |
| Jul 2017 | Emmanuel Viers | 2,149 | 32nd Avoine Open | A00 |
| Jul 2003 | Nicolas Clement | 2,146 | 18th Avoine Open | B20 |
| May 2014 | Gunnar Johnsen | 2,130 | 5th Lille Luce Open | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11th La Fere Open | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,905 |
| 32nd Avoine Open | 2017 | 6 | 3 | 2,127 |
| chT-Nord Pas de Cal | 2004 | 6 | 4 | 2,024 |
| ch-FRA Open B | 2019 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,005 |
| 20th Avoine Open | 2005 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,928 |
| 21st Avoine Open | 2006 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,961 |
| 5th Lille Luce Open | 2014 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,051 |
| 22nd Avoine Open | 2007 | 5 | 3 | 2,123 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Denis Vekemans's chess games?
101 games by Denis Vekemans, 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 Denis Vekemans has played.
What does Denis Vekemans play on the first move as White?
Across 53 games with White in our database, Denis Vekemans opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.b4 (9% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Denis Vekemans answers 1...d5 (77% of games), 1...g6 (9% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (43% of games), 1...g6 (29% of games), 1...f5 (14% of games).
What openings does Denis Vekemans play as White?
As White, Denis Vekemans's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Wing Gambit (11 games, 18.2% win rate); King's Gambit (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Orangutan opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 53 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Denis Vekemans play as Black?
As Black, Denis Vekemans most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (15 games, 13.3% win rate); Modern Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Dutch Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 48 games.
What is Denis Vekemans's FIDE rating?
Denis Vekemans is currently rated 1,874 in classical chess, 1,936 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,047 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Denis Vekemans played?
Our database contains 101 games by Denis Vekemans, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 21 draws, 47 losses (32.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Denis Vekemans?
101 games by Denis Vekemans 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.