Prepare against Dirk Demarcke
FM · Belgium · World #13,958 classical · FIDE ID 203025
Our database contains 39 games by Dirk Demarcke, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dirk Demarcke's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dirk Demarcke 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 | 2,116 | 2,249 | Dec 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,053 | 2,116 | Dec 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 11 | 15 | 13 | 28.2% |
| As White | 20 | 6 | 9 | 5 | 30.0% |
| As Black | 19 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 26.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dirk Demarcke's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dirk Demarcke's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 85.0% | 55.9% |
| Nc3 | 3 | 15.0% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 55.9% score
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Demarcke usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (18% of these games) — Demarcke usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (18% of these games) — Demarcke usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 15% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Demarcke usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Demarcke usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Demarcke usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 2 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 33.3% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 33.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
Dirk Demarcke's chess games
All 39 games by Dirk Demarcke 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: 11 wins, 15 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1992 | Pascal Herb | 2,390 | chT-FRA | C50 |
| Mar 2025 | C Gulbas | 2,325 | chT-BEL 2024-25 | D02 |
| Jan 1997 | Stephane Zawadski | 2,210 | chT-FRA A 9697 | B07 |
| Jul 2001 | Rene Tiggelman | 2,155 | 24th Ghent Open | C10 |
| Jan 1997 | Hans-Peter Holl | 2,140 | Bruges Open | C64 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-BEL 0304 | 2004 | 10 | 5 | 2,126 |
| chT-BEL 2024-25 | 2025 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,151 |
| chT-FRA | 1994 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,404 |
| chT2S-FRA 0203 | 2003 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,137 |
| chT-FRA A 9697 | 1997 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,495 |
| Bruges Open | 1997 | 2 | 1 | 2,312 |
| chT-BEL 2324 | 2023 | 2 | 1 | 2,224 |
| Geraardsbergen Open | 1993 | 1 | 1 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dirk Demarcke's chess games?
39 games by Dirk Demarcke, 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 Dirk Demarcke has played.
What does Dirk Demarcke play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Dirk Demarcke opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.Nc3 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dirk Demarcke answers 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Dirk Demarcke play as White?
As White, Dirk Demarcke's most-played openings in our database are: French Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Alekhine Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dirk Demarcke play as Black?
As Black, Dirk Demarcke most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit (4 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Dirk Demarcke's FIDE rating?
Dirk Demarcke is currently rated 2,116 in classical chess, 2,053 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,249 (Dec 2013).
How many games has Dirk Demarcke played?
Our database contains 39 games by Dirk Demarcke, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 15 draws, 13 losses (28.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dirk Demarcke?
39 games by Dirk Demarcke 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.