Prepare against Erik De Coninck
Belgium · World #16,714 classical · FIDE ID 233234
Our database contains 98 games by Erik De Coninck, covering Feb 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Erik De Coninck's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Erik De Coninck 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 | 2,087 | 2,087 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,011 | 2,038 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,935 | 1,984 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 98 | 30 | 26 | 42 | 30.6% |
| As White | 46 | 16 | 10 | 20 | 34.8% |
| As Black | 52 | 14 | 16 | 22 | 26.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Erik De Coninck's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Erik De Coninck's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 28 | 60.9% | 44.6% |
| c4 | 7 | 15.2% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 5 | 10.9% | 10.0% |
| g3 | 3 | 6.5% | 100.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 61% of White games, 44.6% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Coninck usually continues g3 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Coninck usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Coninck usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 15% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (43% of these games) — Coninck usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Coninck usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (29% of these games) — Coninck usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 13 | 46.4% | 42.3% |
| e6 | 10 | 35.7% | 45.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 10.7% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 7.1% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 45.0% | 55.6% |
| e6 | 5 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
Erik De Coninck's chess games
All 98 games by Erik De Coninck in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2013 - 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: 30 wins, 26 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A26 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Hungarian Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2015 | Rene Snoeck | 1,956 | 9th Maastricht Limburg Open B | A43 |
| Jul 2017 | Edvin Jarve | 1,843 | Helsingor Xtracon Open | A04 |
| Jul 2017 | Ulf Norevall | 1,769 | Helsingor Xtracon Open | A21 |
| May 2015 | Bart Persoons | 1,759 | 9th Maastricht Limburg Open B | A43 |
| Apr 2015 | Batist Huygebaert | 1,685 | ch-BEL U16 | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helsingor Xtracon Open | 2017 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,058 |
| ch-EU Union U13 11th | 2013 | 9 | 4 | 1,592 |
| ch-BEL U16 | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,766 |
| 10th ch-EU Union U12 | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 1,595 |
| ch-BEL U14 | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,451 |
| ch-EU Union U15 12th | 2014 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,479 |
| 4th Maastricht Limburg Open C | 2010 | 7 | 2 | 1,212 |
| 7th Maastricht Limburg Open C | 2013 | 6 | 2 | 1,544 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Erik De Coninck's chess games?
98 games by Erik De Coninck, from Feb 2013 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 Erik De Coninck has played.
What does Erik De Coninck play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Erik De Coninck opens with 1.Nf3 (61% of games), 1.c4 (15% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Erik De Coninck answers 1...c6 (46% of games), 1...e6 (36% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (45% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games).
What openings does Erik De Coninck play as White?
As White, Erik De Coninck's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Erik De Coninck play as Black?
As Black, Erik De Coninck most often plays: Benoni Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 52 games.
What is Erik De Coninck's FIDE rating?
Erik De Coninck is currently rated 2,087 in classical chess, 2,011 in rapid and 1,935 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,087 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Erik De Coninck played?
Our database contains 98 games by Erik De Coninck, covering Feb 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 26 draws, 42 losses (30.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Erik De Coninck?
98 games by Erik De Coninck 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.