Prepare against Eric Van Mulder
France · World #84,178 classical · FIDE ID 626805
When preparing against Eric Van Mulder, expect 1.e3 in 43% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Eric Van Mulder, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Eric Van Mulder's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eric Van Mulder 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 | 1,776 | 2,011 | Oct 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,762 | 1,762 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,756 | 1,756 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 10 | 3 | 17 | 33.3% |
| As White | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 16 | 4 | 0 | 12 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eric Van Mulder's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eric Van Mulder's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e3 | 6 | 42.9% | 33.3% |
| e4 | 3 | 21.4% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e3 — 43% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Mulder usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Mulder usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Mulder usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 21% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Mulder usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Mulder usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Mulder usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 72.7% | 37.5% |
| Nc6 | 3 | 27.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Eric Van Mulder's chess games
All 30 games by Eric Van Mulder in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 10 wins, 3 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D15 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B14 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C40 | Latvian Gambit | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2009 | Joao Sampaio | 1,740 | ch-Paris Open B | A16 |
| Jul 2009 | Jean-claude Leray | 1,675 | ch-Paris Open B | D15 |
| Jul 2010 | Renaud Prothee | 1,660 | ch-Paris Open B | B14 |
| Oct 2013 | Claire Terrazzoni | 1,564 | 13th Sautron Open | C40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Val Maubuee Open 2 | 1990 | 6 | 3.5 | – |
| Paris Open B | 2001 | 6 | 3 | – |
| ch-Paris Open B | 2010 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,779 |
| Chartres Open | 1990 | 4 | 0 | 2,015 |
| 13th Sautron Open | 2013 | 3 | 1 | 1,696 |
| Val Maubuee Open | 1989 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,930 |
| 15th Sautron Open | 2015 | 1 | 0 | 1,682 |
| 19th Clermont Ferrand Open | 1999 | 1 | 0 | 1,782 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eric Van Mulder's chess games?
30 games by Eric Van Mulder, from Oct 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 Mulder has played.
What does Eric Van Mulder play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Eric Van Mulder opens with 1.e3 (43% of games), 1.e4 (21% of games), 1.c4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eric Van Mulder answers 1...e5 (73% of games), 1...Nc6 (27% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Eric Van Mulder play as White?
As White, Eric Van Mulder's most-played openings in our database are: Van 't Kruijs Opening (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eric Van Mulder play as Black?
As Black, Eric Van Mulder most often plays: Latvian Gambit (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Hungarian Opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Eric Van Mulder's FIDE rating?
Eric Van Mulder is currently rated 1,776 in classical chess, 1,762 in rapid and 1,756 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,011 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Eric Van Mulder played?
Our database contains 30 games by Eric Van Mulder, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 3 draws, 17 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eric Van Mulder?
30 games by Eric Van Mulder 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.