Prepare against Eric Denayer
Belgium · World #21,274 classical · FIDE ID 201170
Our database contains 211 games by Eric Denayer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Eric Denayer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eric Denayer 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 | 2,046 | 2,279 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,093 | 2,124 | Sep 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,117 | 2,117 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 211 | 65 | 70 | 76 | 30.8% |
| As White | 111 | 37 | 38 | 36 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 100 | 28 | 32 | 40 | 28.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eric Denayer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eric Denayer's side.
First moves as White (111 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 82 | 73.9% | 50.6% |
| Nf3 | 26 | 23.4% | 51.9% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 74% of White games, 50.6% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Denayer usually continues c4 (48.5% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Denayer usually continues c4 (52.9% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Denayer usually continues g3 (57.1% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 23% of White games, 51.9% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Denayer usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Denayer usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Denayer usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 22 | 47.8% | 47.7% |
| c6 | 10 | 21.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 10.9% | 20.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 8.7% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 4.3% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 70.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 8 | 23.5% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Eric Denayer's chess games
All 211 games by Eric Denayer 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: 65 wins, 70 draws, 76 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| D19 | Slav Defense | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A17 | English Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2005 | Aleksandr Karpatchev | 2,487 | 4th Charleroi Open | D20 |
| Nov 2010 | Thomas Fiebig | 2,453 | chT-BEL 1011 | D02 |
| Dec 2010 | Oscar Lemmers | 2,395 | chT-BEL 1011 | A07 |
| Jan 1993 | Harmen Jonkman | 2,345 | Ostend Open | C32 |
| Jul 2008 | Gorik Cools | 2,327 | ch-BEL | B31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BEL | 2008 | 17 | 6.5 | 2,227 |
| BEL ch-FEFB | 2009 | 16 | 9 | 2,244 |
| ch-BEL Open | 2009 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,227 |
| Huy Open | 1993 | 12 | 7 | 2,381 |
| Cappelle Online Blitz Open | 2022 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,011 |
| chT-BEL 1011 | 2011 | 10 | 4 | 2,255 |
| chT-BEL 1415 | 2015 | 10 | 2.5 | 2,157 |
| 5th Charleroi Open | 2006 | 9 | 6 | 2,312 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eric Denayer's chess games?
211 games by Eric Denayer, 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 Eric Denayer has played.
What does Eric Denayer play on the first move as White?
Across 111 games with White in our database, Eric Denayer opens with 1.d4 (74% of games), 1.Nf3 (23% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eric Denayer answers 1...c5 (48% of games), 1...c6 (22% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games).
What openings does Eric Denayer play as White?
As White, Eric Denayer's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Slav Defense (13 games, 23.1% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (10 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 111 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eric Denayer play as Black?
As Black, Eric Denayer most often plays: Caro-Kann (10 games, 30.0% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 100 games.
What is Eric Denayer's FIDE rating?
Eric Denayer is currently rated 2,046 in classical chess, 2,093 in rapid and 2,117 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,279 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Eric Denayer played?
Our database contains 211 games by Eric Denayer, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 65 wins, 70 draws, 76 losses (30.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eric Denayer?
211 games by Eric Denayer 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.