Prepare against Eddy Van Espen
Belgium · World #37,550 classical · FIDE ID 204846
Our database contains 67 games by Eddy Van Espen, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Eddy Van Espen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eddy Van Espen 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 | 1,946 | 2,155 | Apr 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 16 | 20 | 31 | 23.9% |
| As White | 33 | 7 | 11 | 15 | 21.2% |
| As Black | 34 | 9 | 9 | 16 | 26.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eddy Van Espen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eddy Van Espen's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 26 | 78.8% | 36.5% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 15.2% | 40.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 79% of White games, 36.5% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Espen usually continues Nf3 (27.3% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Espen usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …f5 (12% of these games) — Espen usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 15% of White games, 40.0% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Espen usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (20% of these games) — Espen usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Espen usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 90.9% | 45.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 76.9% | 35.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 23.1% | 100.0% |
Eddy Van Espen's chess games
All 67 games by Eddy Van Espen in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 16 wins, 20 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Torre Attack | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A48 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A84 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D73 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| E01 | Catalan | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2002 | Andrei-Nestor Cioara | 2,399 | Leuven Open 14th | B03 |
| Nov 2003 | Jan Van Mechelen | 2,308 | 15th Leuven Open | A85 |
| Dec 2006 | Arie Van der Burch | 2,203 | chT-BEL 0607 | D36 |
| Oct 2017 | Oswald Buergi | 2,155 | chT-EU Railways USIC | A85 |
| May 2004 | Yuli Lavrenov | 2,147 | ch-Flemish | D58 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-EU Railways USIC | 2017 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,087 |
| chT-BEL 0607 | 2007 | 10 | 3 | 2,097 |
| 15th Leuven Open | 2003 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,241 |
| ch-Flemish | 2004 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,164 |
| chT-BEL 2024-25 | 2025 | 5 | 1 | 1,933 |
| chT-BEL 2324 | 2024 | 5 | 1 | 1,921 |
| Rail 6 Countries 24th | 2013 | 5 | 1 | 1,934 |
| 23rd Leuven Open | 2011 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,194 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eddy Van Espen's chess games?
67 games by Eddy Van Espen, from Jul 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 Espen has played.
What does Eddy Van Espen play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Eddy Van Espen opens with 1.d4 (79% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games), 1.f4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eddy Van Espen answers 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (77% of games), 1...Nf6 (23% of games).
What openings does Eddy Van Espen play as White?
As White, Eddy Van Espen's most-played openings in our database are: Torre Attack (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eddy Van Espen play as Black?
As Black, Eddy Van Espen most often plays: Alekhine Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Eddy Van Espen's FIDE rating?
Eddy Van Espen is currently rated 1,946 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,155 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Eddy Van Espen played?
Our database contains 67 games by Eddy Van Espen, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 20 draws, 31 losses (23.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eddy Van Espen?
67 games by Eddy Van Espen 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.