Prepare against Eddy Pletinckx
Belgium · World #90,486 classical · FIDE ID 227846
When preparing against Eddy Pletinckx, expect 1.e4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 35 games by Eddy Pletinckx, covering Oct 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Eddy Pletinckx's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eddy Pletinckx 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 | 1,757 | 1,905 | Sep 2021 |
| Blitz | 1,783 | 1,783 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 7 | 2 | 26 | 20.0% |
| As White | 16 | 3 | 0 | 13 | 18.8% |
| As Black | 19 | 4 | 2 | 13 | 21.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eddy Pletinckx's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eddy Pletinckx's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 8 | 50.0% | 25.0% |
| f4 | 4 | 25.0% | 25.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 50% of White games, 25.0% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Pletinckx usually continues f4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Pletinckx usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Pletinckx usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 25% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Pletinckx usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Pletinckx usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 75.0% | 27.8% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 25.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Eddy Pletinckx's chess games
All 35 games by Eddy Pletinckx in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2017 - 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: 7 wins, 2 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A03 | Bird's opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C24 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Canard Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A23 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D99 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2003 | Patrick Courteyn | 2,072 | Geraardsbergen Open | A23 |
| Aug 2011 | Koen Achtergaele | 2,025 | 27th Geraardsbergen Open | B22 |
| Aug 2003 | Frans De Smet | 2,002 | Geraardsbergen Open | B05 |
| Aug 2012 | Peter Bosschieter | 1,671 | Geraardsbergen Open 28th | B02 |
| Aug 2003 | Thomas Barbier | 1,615 | Geraardsbergen Open | B25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geraardsbergen Open | 2013 | 10 | 3 | 1,936 |
| 11th Cappelle Open | 1995 | 5 | 0 | 1,776 |
| 25th Geraardsbergen Open | 2009 | 4 | 1 | 1,846 |
| 27th Geraardsbergen Open | 2011 | 4 | 1 | 1,876 |
| 5th Cappelle Open | 1989 | 2 | 0 | 1,945 |
| Bethune Open | 1999 | 2 | 0 | 1,765 |
| Leuven Open | 1994 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,280 |
| 36th Geraardsbergen Open | 2021 | 1 | 0 | 1,726 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eddy Pletinckx's chess games?
35 games by Eddy Pletinckx, from Oct 2017 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 Eddy Pletinckx has played.
What does Eddy Pletinckx play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Eddy Pletinckx opens with 1.e4 (50% of games), 1.f4 (25% of games), 1.d4 (25% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eddy Pletinckx answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Eddy Pletinckx play as White?
As White, Eddy Pletinckx's most-played openings in our database are: Bird's opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eddy Pletinckx play as Black?
As Black, Eddy Pletinckx most often plays: Alekhine Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Eddy Pletinckx's FIDE rating?
Eddy Pletinckx is currently rated 1,757 in classical chess and 1,783 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,905 (Sep 2021).
How many games has Eddy Pletinckx played?
Our database contains 35 games by Eddy Pletinckx, covering Oct 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 2 draws, 26 losses (20.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eddy Pletinckx?
35 games by Eddy Pletinckx 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.