Prepare against Dennis Van Vliet
CM · Belgium · World #23,440 classical · FIDE ID 209740
Our database contains 204 games by Dennis Van Vliet, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dennis Van Vliet's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dennis Van Vliet 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 | 2,029 | 2,140 | Jul 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,074 | 2,074 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,117 | 2,135 | Sep 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 204 | 56 | 47 | 101 | 27.5% |
| As White | 110 | 33 | 25 | 52 | 30.0% |
| As Black | 94 | 23 | 22 | 49 | 24.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dennis Van Vliet's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dennis Van Vliet's side.
First moves as White (110 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 109 | 99.1% | 40.8% |
| b4 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 99% of White games, 40.8% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Vliet usually continues c4 (42.6% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Vliet usually continues c4 (39.4% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Vliet usually continues c4 (35.7% score)
- 1.b4 — 1% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Vliet usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 49 | 98.0% | 42.9% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 18 | 58.1% | 36.1% |
| Nf6 | 8 | 25.8% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 12.9% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
Dennis Van Vliet's chess games
All 204 games by Dennis Van Vliet in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - 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: 56 wins, 47 draws, 101 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 15 | 5/2/8 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| E25 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 14 | 3/2/9 | 21.4% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 14 | 4/3/7 | 28.6% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2017 | Bahadir Ozen | 2,388 | 16th Prague Open | A54 |
| Aug 2006 | Gorik Cools | 2,333 | 6th Brasschaat Open | C00 |
| May 2020 | Sarhan Guliev | 2,308 | ch-EU Online U2300 Qual | E98 |
| Jun 2016 | Nemanja Cvetkovic | 2,288 | Veliko Gradiste Silver Lake Open A | D30 |
| May 2020 | Mads Boe | 2,284 | ch-EU Online U2300 Qual | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BEL Open | 2011 | 15 | 10 | 2,096 |
| 7th Teplice Open | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,951 |
| 28th Krakow Open A | 2018 | 9 | 3 | 2,105 |
| Dieren Open | 2008 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,026 |
| 2nd Brno Open | 2011 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,211 |
| Veliko Gradiste Silver Lake Open A | 2016 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,906 |
| 6th ch-SRB Central Open A | 2013 | 8 | 2 | 1,997 |
| chA-Ghent VSF | 2011 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,032 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dennis Van Vliet's chess games?
204 games by Dennis Van Vliet, from Apr 2007 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 Dennis Van Vliet has played.
What does Dennis Van Vliet play on the first move as White?
Across 110 games with White in our database, Dennis Van Vliet opens with 1.d4 (99% of games), 1.b4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dennis Van Vliet answers 1...e6 (98% of games), 1...c5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (58% of games), 1...Nf6 (26% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games).
What openings does Dennis Van Vliet play as White?
As White, Dennis Van Vliet's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (10 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 110 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dennis Van Vliet play as Black?
As Black, Dennis Van Vliet most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined (14 games, 21.4% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (14 games, 28.6% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (10 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 94 games.
What is Dennis Van Vliet's FIDE rating?
Dennis Van Vliet is currently rated 2,029 in classical chess, 2,074 in rapid and 2,117 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,140 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Dennis Van Vliet played?
Our database contains 204 games by Dennis Van Vliet, covering Apr 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 56 wins, 47 draws, 101 losses (27.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dennis Van Vliet?
204 games by Dennis Van Vliet 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.