Prepare against Eddy Van Beers
IM · Belgium · World #3,873 classical · FIDE ID 200905
When preparing against Eddy Van Beers, expect 1.e4 in 52% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (55%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 9.7% over 31 games.
Our database contains 494 games by Eddy Van Beers, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Eddy Van Beers's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eddy Van Beers 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 | 2,306 | 2,433 | Apr 2004 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 494 | 179 | 178 | 137 | 36.2% |
| As White | 251 | 96 | 97 | 58 | 38.2% |
| As Black | 243 | 83 | 81 | 79 | 34.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eddy Van Beers's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eddy Van Beers's side.
First moves as White (251 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 131 | 52.2% | 58.4% |
| d4 | 118 | 47.0% | 55.9% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 52% of White games, 58.4% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Beers usually continues c3 (60.8% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Beers usually continues d4 (60.9% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Beers usually continues Nf3 (69.2% score)
- 1.d4 — 47% of White games, 55.9% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Beers usually continues c4 (55.9% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Beers usually continues c4 (53.3% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Beers usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (118 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 74 | 62.7% | 47.3% |
| e5 | 37 | 31.4% | 56.8% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 3.4% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 2.5% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 44 | 55.0% | 46.6% |
| f5 | 34 | 42.5% | 54.4% |
| e6 | 2 | 2.5% | 75.0% |
Eddy Van Beers's chess games
All 494 games by Eddy Van Beers 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: 179 wins, 178 draws, 137 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 51 | 17/28/6 | 33.3% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 22 | 12/5/5 | 54.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 19 | 7/9/3 | 36.8% |
| D19 | Slav Defense | 14 | 3/7/4 | 21.4% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 7/6/1 | 50.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 9 | 0/2/7 | 0.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 6/2/0 | 75.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 50 | 14/23/13 | 28.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 31 | 3/15/13 | 9.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 26 | 12/5/9 | 46.2% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 17 | 9/2/6 | 52.9% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 15 | 8/4/3 | 53.3% |
| A85 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2003 | Bojan Kurajica | 2,557 | 14th chT-EU | A81 |
| Oct 2002 | Tiger Hillarp Persson | 2,493 | Olympiad-35 | B06 |
| Sep 2005 | Bruno Carlier | 2,464 | Vlaardingen Open | A81 |
| Sep 2004 | Jop Delemarre | 2,449 | chT-NED 0405 | C06 |
| Sep 2005 | Dennis De Vreugt | 2,448 | Vlaardingen Open | C88 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch U26 | 1996 | 18 | 6 | 2,225 |
| ch-BEL | 2004 | 17 | 7 | 2,248 |
| ch-Antwerp League Experts | 1994 | 17 | 12.5 | 2,324 |
| ch-Antwerp League Open | 1989 | 16 | 12.5 | 2,086 |
| 30th Wch U20 | 1991 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,221 |
| chT-BEL 0001 | 2001 | 12 | 3.5 | 2,200 |
| ch-EU U18 | 1993 | 11 | 5 | 2,217 |
| Olympiad-35 | 2002 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,508 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eddy Van Beers's chess games?
494 games by Eddy Van Beers, 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 Eddy Van Beers has played.
What does Eddy Van Beers play on the first move as White?
Across 251 games with White in our database, Eddy Van Beers opens with 1.e4 (52% of games), 1.d4 (47% of games), 1.Nf3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eddy Van Beers answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...e5 (31% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...f5 (43% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Eddy Van Beers play as White?
As White, Eddy Van Beers's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (51 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (22 games, 54.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (19 games, 36.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 251 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eddy Van Beers play as Black?
As Black, Eddy Van Beers most often plays: Dutch Defense (50 games, 28.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (31 games, 9.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (26 games, 46.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 243 games.
What is Eddy Van Beers's FIDE rating?
Eddy Van Beers is currently rated 2,306 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,433 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Eddy Van Beers played?
Our database contains 494 games by Eddy Van Beers, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 179 wins, 178 draws, 137 losses (36.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eddy Van Beers?
494 games by Eddy Van Beers 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.