Prepare against Eric Van de Wynkele
Belgium · World #36,919 classical · FIDE ID 205702
Our database contains 223 games by Eric Van de Wynkele, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Eric Van de Wynkele's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eric Van de Wynkele 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 | 1,949 | 2,142 | Sep 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 223 | 85 | 35 | 103 | 38.1% |
| As White | 109 | 49 | 19 | 41 | 45.0% |
| As Black | 114 | 36 | 16 | 62 | 31.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eric Van de Wynkele's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eric Van de Wynkele's side.
First moves as White (109 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 101 | 92.7% | 52.5% |
| g3 | 4 | 3.7% | 87.5% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 2.8% | 33.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 52.5% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Wynkele usually continues Nc3 (57.8% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Wynkele usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Wynkele usually continues d4 (61.8% score)
- 1.g3 — 4% of White games, 87.5% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Wynkele usually continues Bg2 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Wynkele usually continues Bg2 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Wynkele usually continues Bg2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 35.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 10 | 19.6% | 35.0% |
| e6 | 8 | 15.7% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 9.8% | 60.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 7.8% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 5.9% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 39.0% | 46.9% |
| f5 | 12 | 29.3% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 7 | 17.1% | 35.7% |
| d6 | 5 | 12.2% | 20.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
Eric Van de Wynkele's chess games
All 223 games by Eric Van de Wynkele in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 85 wins, 35 draws, 103 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 32 | 16/5/11 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 16 | 6/2/8 | 37.5% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 16 | 3/2/11 | 18.8% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2004 | Dennis Breder | 2,454 | chT-BEL 0405 | B23 |
| Mar 2012 | Rudolf Meessen | 2,278 | chT-BEL 1112 | C18 |
| Aug 2003 | Dick Daniel Van Geet | 2,263 | Geraardsbergen Open | B15 |
| Aug 2003 | Bram Van den Berg | 2,246 | 7th Vlissingen HZ Open | D00 |
| Aug 2002 | Flavien Lucas | 2,240 | 6th Vlissingen HZ Open | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chB-Ghent VSF | 2011 | 13 | 9.5 | 2,143 |
| 2nd Van Leeuwen Memorial | 2013 | 9 | 7 | 2,255 |
| 3rd Brasschaat Open | 2003 | 8 | 5 | 2,166 |
| Siracusa Open | 2006 | 8 | 5 | 1,979 |
| chT-BEL 1112 | 2012 | 7 | 2 | 2,072 |
| 21st Goch Open | 2010 | 7 | 5 | 2,215 |
| Geraardsbergen Open | 2003 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,086 |
| Vetemaa Memorial | 2004 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,980 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eric Van de Wynkele's chess games?
223 games by Eric Van de Wynkele, from Jul 2004 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 Van de Wynkele has played.
What does Eric Van de Wynkele play on the first move as White?
Across 109 games with White in our database, Eric Van de Wynkele opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.g3 (4% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eric Van de Wynkele answers 1...Nf6 (35% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games), 1...e6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (39% of games), 1...f5 (29% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Eric Van de Wynkele play as White?
As White, Eric Van de Wynkele's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (32 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Modern Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 109 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eric Van de Wynkele play as Black?
As Black, Eric Van de Wynkele most often plays: Alekhine Defense (16 games, 37.5% win rate); Dutch Defense (16 games, 18.8% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 114 games.
What is Eric Van de Wynkele's FIDE rating?
Eric Van de Wynkele is currently rated 1,949 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,142 (Sep 2009).
How many games has Eric Van de Wynkele played?
Our database contains 223 games by Eric Van de Wynkele, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 85 wins, 35 draws, 103 losses (38.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eric Van de Wynkele?
223 games by Eric Van de Wynkele 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.