Prepare against Eric Van Uytven
Belgium · World #24,923 classical · FIDE ID 201537
Our database contains 148 games by Eric Van Uytven, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Eric Van Uytven's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Eric Van Uytven 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 | 2,018 | 2,181 | Jul 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,072 | 2,072 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 148 | 42 | 68 | 38 | 28.4% |
| As White | 74 | 22 | 38 | 14 | 29.7% |
| As Black | 74 | 20 | 30 | 24 | 27.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Eric Van Uytven's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Eric Van Uytven's side.
First moves as White (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 53 | 71.6% | 55.7% |
| e4 | 15 | 20.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 5.4% | 87.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 72% of White games, 55.7% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Uytven usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Uytven usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Uytven usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 20% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Uytven usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Uytven usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Uytven usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 28 | 71.8% | 48.2% |
| e5 | 7 | 17.9% | 57.1% |
| e6 | 3 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 60.0% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 4 | 20.0% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 15.0% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
Eric Van Uytven's chess games
All 148 games by Eric Van Uytven 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: 42 wins, 68 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Slav Defense | 9 | 5/4/0 | 55.6% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E49 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A15 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2004 | Jelmer Jens | 2,394 | chT-BEL 0304 | E54 |
| Mar 1999 | Philippe Bezsilko | 2,280 | chT-BEL 9899 | B31 |
| Mar 2001 | Robert Schuermans | 2,226 | chT-BEL 0001 | B22 |
| Aug 2011 | Julien Sclacmender | 2,221 | Charleroi Open | C45 |
| Jul 2023 | Gorik Cools | 2,217 | Charleroi Open | A02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleroi Open | 2023 | 49 | 25.5 | 2,087 |
| chT-BEL 0001 | 2001 | 12 | 4 | 2,108 |
| chT-BEL 9697 | 1997 | 10 | 4 | 2,126 |
| chT-BEL 9899 | 1999 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,226 |
| chT-BEL 0304 | 2004 | 10 | 3 | 2,141 |
| chT-BEL 9596 | 1996 | 9 | 4 | 2,189 |
| 3rd Charleroi Open | 2004 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,198 |
| Roux CREC Open | 2009 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,157 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Eric Van Uytven's chess games?
148 games by Eric Van Uytven, 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 Van Uytven has played.
What does Eric Van Uytven play on the first move as White?
Across 74 games with White in our database, Eric Van Uytven opens with 1.d4 (72% of games), 1.e4 (20% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Eric Van Uytven answers 1...c5 (72% of games), 1...e5 (18% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games).
What openings does Eric Van Uytven play as White?
As White, Eric Van Uytven's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Dutch Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 74 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Eric Van Uytven play as Black?
As Black, Eric Van Uytven most often plays: Sicilian (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 74 games.
What is Eric Van Uytven's FIDE rating?
Eric Van Uytven is currently rated 2,018 in classical chess, 2,072 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,181 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Eric Van Uytven played?
Our database contains 148 games by Eric Van Uytven, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 42 wins, 68 draws, 38 losses (28.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Eric Van Uytven?
148 games by Eric Van Uytven 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.