Prepare against Elena Van Hoecke
Belgium · World #78,192 classical · FIDE ID 260428
When preparing against Elena Van Hoecke, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: London System as White, 35.7% over 28 games.
Our database contains 61 games by Elena Van Hoecke, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Elena Van Hoecke's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Elena Van Hoecke 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 | 1,795 | 1,912 | Mar 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 19 | 16 | 26 | 31.1% |
| As White | 31 | 11 | 8 | 12 | 35.5% |
| As Black | 30 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 26.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Elena Van Hoecke's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Elena Van Hoecke's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 31 | 100.0% | 48.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 48.4% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Hoecke usually continues Bf4 (43.2% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Hoecke usually continues Bf4 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Hoecke usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 18 | 94.7% | 44.4% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 100.0% | 27.8% |
Elena Van Hoecke's chess games
All 61 games by Elena Van Hoecke in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 19 wins, 16 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | London System | 28 | 10/8/10 | 35.7% |
| D02 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C79 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2009 | Freddy Vanhee | 1,957 | 25th Geraardsbergen Open | D00 |
| Aug 2011 | Francois Garcia-Hernando | 1,793 | 27th Geraardsbergen Open | A48 |
| Aug 2005 | Maarten Hemmes | 1,751 | Hengelo U20 Open | C30 |
| Aug 2005 | Amanda De Jong | 1,630 | Hengelo U20 Open | C54 |
| Apr 2004 | Francois Tonneau | 1,486 | ch-BEL U20 | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Faber Cup | 2004 | 10 | 5 | 1,977 |
| Hengelo U20 Open | 2005 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,632 |
| ch-BEL U20 | 2004 | 8 | 3 | 1,678 |
| ch-BEL w | 2000 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,262 |
| 25th Geraardsbergen Open | 2009 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,892 |
| 29th Ghent Open | 2006 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,985 |
| Ghent Open 26th | 2003 | 3 | 3 | – |
| 31st Ghent Taminco Open | 2008 | 2 | 1 | 2,136 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Elena Van Hoecke's chess games?
61 games by Elena Van Hoecke, from Oct 2006 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 Elena Van Hoecke has played.
What does Elena Van Hoecke play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Elena Van Hoecke opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Elena Van Hoecke answers 1...e5 (95% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Elena Van Hoecke play as White?
As White, Elena Van Hoecke's most-played openings in our database are: London System (28 games, 35.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Elena Van Hoecke play as Black?
As Black, Elena Van Hoecke most often plays: Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Elena Van Hoecke's FIDE rating?
Elena Van Hoecke is currently rated 1,795 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,912 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Elena Van Hoecke played?
Our database contains 61 games by Elena Van Hoecke, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 16 draws, 26 losses (31.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Elena Van Hoecke?
61 games by Elena Van Hoecke 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.