Prepare against Dieter Devolder
Belgium · World #26,222 classical · FIDE ID 210013
Our database contains 31 games by Dieter Devolder, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dieter Devolder's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dieter Devolder 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 | 2,009 | 2,033 | Feb 2020 |
| Rapid | 1,931 | 1,988 | Sep 2016 |
| Blitz | 2,065 | 2,065 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 9 | 6 | 16 | 29.0% |
| As White | 16 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 15 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dieter Devolder's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dieter Devolder's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 10 | 62.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 12.5% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 63% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Devolder usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Devolder usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Devolder usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 13% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Devolder usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …Nc6 (50% of these games) — Devolder usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 60.0% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 3 | 30.0% | 50.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 33.3% | 100.0% |
Dieter Devolder's chess games
All 31 games by Dieter Devolder in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - 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: 9 wins, 6 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C40 | Latvian Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D51 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A17 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D34 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2012 | Andre Kuciapa | 1,840 | ch-BEL Open | B41 |
| Jul 2013 | Jos Boschmans | 1,830 | ch-BEL Open | E11 |
| Oct 2005 | Jean-Paul Conchon | 1,830 | 20th Le Touquet Open | B07 |
| Jul 2012 | Hans Temmerman | 1,824 | ch-BEL Open | D15 |
| Jul 2012 | Matthias Lootens | 1,807 | ch-BEL Open | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BEL Open | 2013 | 13 | 6 | 1,935 |
| 20th Le Touquet Open | 2005 | 6 | 2 | 1,869 |
| ch-BEL U18 | 1998 | 5 | 2 | – |
| Ghent C&D Open | 2004 | 3 | 2 | 1,779 |
| chT-BEL 0405 | 2005 | 1 | 0 | 1,774 |
| chT2-BEL 0304 | 2004 | 1 | 0 | 1,655 |
| Ghent Open 28th | 2005 | 1 | 0 | – |
| 34th Ghent Taminco Open | 2011 | 1 | 0 | 1,822 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dieter Devolder's chess games?
31 games by Dieter Devolder, from May 2010 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 Dieter Devolder has played.
What does Dieter Devolder play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Dieter Devolder opens with 1.d4 (63% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games), 1.e4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dieter Devolder answers 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...e6 (30% of games), 1...Nc6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games).
What openings does Dieter Devolder play as White?
As White, Dieter Devolder's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Englund Gambit (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dieter Devolder play as Black?
As Black, Dieter Devolder most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Dieter Devolder's FIDE rating?
Dieter Devolder is currently rated 2,009 in classical chess, 1,931 in rapid and 2,065 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,033 (Feb 2020).
How many games has Dieter Devolder played?
Our database contains 31 games by Dieter Devolder, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 6 draws, 16 losses (29.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dieter Devolder?
31 games by Dieter Devolder 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.