Prepare against Dries Van Malder
Belgium · World #7,965 classical · FIDE ID 242314
Our database contains 94 games by Dries Van Malder, covering May 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dries Van Malder's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dries Van Malder 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 | 2,205 | 2,246 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,206 | 2,206 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,123 | 2,126 | Aug 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 30 | 37 | 27 | 31.9% |
| As White | 47 | 14 | 20 | 13 | 29.8% |
| As Black | 47 | 16 | 17 | 14 | 34.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dries Van Malder's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dries Van Malder's side.
First moves as White (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 28 | 59.6% | 48.2% |
| e4 | 10 | 21.3% | 55.0% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 19.1% | 55.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 60% of White games, 48.2% score
- …d5 (46% of these games) — Malder usually continues c4 (57.7% score)
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Malder usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Malder usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 21% of White games, 55.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Malder usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Malder usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (10% of these games) — Malder usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 95.2% | 55.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 88.2% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
Dries Van Malder's chess games
All 94 games by Dries Van Malder in the Chess.ceo database (May 2015 - 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: 30 wins, 37 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A88 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B67 | Sicilian | 12 | 4/7/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/4/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E00 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2018 | Vladimir Okhotnik | 2,384 | Charleroi Open | B22 |
| Aug 2019 | Stefan Bekker | 2,272 | Bruges Masters | A05 |
| Mar 2019 | Warre De Waele | 2,211 | Wachtebeke B | E11 |
| Mar 2019 | Jan Vandendriessche | 2,168 | Wachtebeke B | E62 |
| Aug 2019 | Job Emans | 2,089 | ch-NED U20 Open | E11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleroi Open | 2019 | 16 | 8.5 | 2,137 |
| ch-BEL U16 | 2017 | 9 | 6 | 1,908 |
| 25th ch-EU U14 | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,763 |
| Wachtebeke B | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,251 |
| ch-NED U20 Open | 2019 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,213 |
| 26th ch-EU U14 | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,777 |
| 14th Charleville Mezieres Open | 2017 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,039 |
| Bruges Masters | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,247 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dries Van Malder's chess games?
94 games by Dries Van Malder, from May 2015 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 Dries Van Malder has played.
What does Dries Van Malder play on the first move as White?
Across 47 games with White in our database, Dries Van Malder opens with 1.d4 (60% of games), 1.e4 (21% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dries Van Malder answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...f5 (12% of games).
What openings does Dries Van Malder play as White?
As White, Dries Van Malder's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Catalan (4 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dries Van Malder play as Black?
As Black, Dries Van Malder most often plays: Sicilian (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Dries Van Malder's FIDE rating?
Dries Van Malder is currently rated 2,205 in classical chess, 2,206 in rapid and 2,123 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,246 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Dries Van Malder played?
Our database contains 94 games by Dries Van Malder, covering May 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 37 draws, 27 losses (31.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dries Van Malder?
94 games by Dries Van Malder 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.