Prepare against Emile Boucquet
CM · Belgium · World #15,509 classical · FIDE ID 233161
Our database contains 243 games by Emile Boucquet, covering Sep 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Emile Boucquet's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Emile Boucquet 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 | 2,100 | 2,270 | Jun 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,137 | 2,203 | Feb 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,144 | 2,201 | May 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 243 | 96 | 53 | 94 | 39.5% |
| As White | 123 | 54 | 29 | 40 | 43.9% |
| As Black | 120 | 42 | 24 | 54 | 35.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Emile Boucquet's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Emile Boucquet's side.
First moves as White (123 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 74 | 60.2% | 54.1% |
| d4 | 45 | 36.6% | 56.7% |
| f4 | 2 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 60% of White games, 54.1% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Boucquet usually continues d4 (55.9% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Boucquet usually continues Nf3 (46.9% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Boucquet usually continues d4 (61.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 37% of White games, 56.7% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Boucquet usually continues c4 (58.8% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Boucquet usually continues c4 (67.9% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Boucquet usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 58 | 96.7% | 46.6% |
| c6 | 2 | 3.3% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 20 | 64.5% | 42.5% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 32.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
Emile Boucquet's chess games
All 243 games by Emile Boucquet in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - Aug 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: 96 wins, 53 draws, 94 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 17 | 7/5/5 | 41.2% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B15 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 29 | 11/5/13 | 37.9% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| E01 | Catalan | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 0/5/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| D00 | London System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Tan,Jun Ying | 2,404 | FIDE World Bl Team Pool C | B06 |
| Jul 2021 | Matias Perez Gormaz | 2,400 | Belgrade Serbia Open | D27 |
| Jun 2026 | Budhidharma,Nayaka | 2,382 | FIDE World Rapid Team | B23 |
| Aug 2022 | Jasper Beukema | 2,379 | ch-BEL | B12 |
| May 2016 | Arben Dardha | 2,350 | ch-Flandern Expert | B92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BEL U20 | 2017 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,065 |
| Charleroi Open | 2019 | 15 | 6.5 | 2,108 |
| Lisbon Portugal Open | 2019 | 12 | 5 | 1,942 |
| FIDE World Bl Team Pool C | 2026 | 10 | 5 | 2,337 |
| ch-BEL U20 Elite | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,165 |
| Wachtebeke Open | 2022 | 9 | 7 | 2,401 |
| ch-BEL | 2022 | 9 | 3 | 2,218 |
| FIDE World Rapid Team | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,234 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Emile Boucquet's chess games?
243 games by Emile Boucquet, from Sep 2011 to Aug 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 Emile Boucquet has played.
What does Emile Boucquet play on the first move as White?
Across 123 games with White in our database, Emile Boucquet opens with 1.e4 (60% of games), 1.d4 (37% of games), 1.f4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Emile Boucquet answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (65% of games), 1...Nf6 (32% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games).
What openings does Emile Boucquet play as White?
As White, Emile Boucquet's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (17 games, 41.2% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (10 games, 30.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (10 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 123 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Emile Boucquet play as Black?
As Black, Emile Boucquet most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (29 games, 37.9% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 120 games.
What is Emile Boucquet's FIDE rating?
Emile Boucquet is currently rated 2,100 in classical chess, 2,137 in rapid and 2,144 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,270 (Jun 2022).
How many games has Emile Boucquet played?
Our database contains 243 games by Emile Boucquet, covering Sep 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 96 wins, 53 draws, 94 losses (39.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Emile Boucquet?
243 games by Emile Boucquet 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.