Prepare against Erik Vande Velde
Belgium · World #37,310 classical · FIDE ID 205206
When preparing against Erik Vande Velde, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 45 games by Erik Vande Velde, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Erik Vande Velde's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Erik Vande Velde 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 | 1,947 | 2,013 | Oct 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,955 | 1,955 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 16 | 9 | 20 | 35.6% |
| As White | 23 | 10 | 5 | 8 | 43.5% |
| As Black | 22 | 6 | 4 | 12 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Erik Vande Velde's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Erik Vande Velde's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 100.0% | 54.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 54.3% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Velde usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Velde usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Velde usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 85.7% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
Erik Vande Velde's chess games
All 45 games by Erik Vande Velde in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 16 wins, 9 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D18 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E57 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2010 | Stefan Colijn | 2,174 | 10th Brasschaat Open | B50 |
| Aug 2017 | Natan Pirard | 2,049 | 17th Brasschaat Open | B30 |
| Aug 2025 | Tom Liessens | 2,018 | Brasschaat Open | B30 |
| Jul 2017 | Paula-Alexandra Gitu | 1,987 | ch-BEL Open | B01 |
| Aug 2010 | Lino Hiel | 1,910 | 10th Brasschaat Open | C11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BEL Open | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,956 |
| 15th Brasschaat Open | 2015 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,193 |
| 17th Brasschaat Open | 2017 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,109 |
| 10th Brasschaat Open | 2010 | 5 | 2 | 2,059 |
| 4th Brasschaat Open | 2004 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,912 |
| 13th Brasschaat Open | 2013 | 4 | 2 | 2,086 |
| Brasschaat Open | 2025 | 3 | 1 | 1,928 |
| Brasschaat Open 12th | 2012 | 2 | 0 | 1,846 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Erik Vande Velde's chess games?
45 games by Erik Vande Velde, from Jul 2008 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 Vande Velde has played.
What does Erik Vande Velde play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Erik Vande Velde opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Erik Vande Velde answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Erik Vande Velde play as White?
As White, Erik Vande Velde's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Erik Vande Velde play as Black?
As Black, Erik Vande Velde most often plays: Slav Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Erik Vande Velde's FIDE rating?
Erik Vande Velde is currently rated 1,947 in classical chess, 1,955 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,013 (Oct 2014).
How many games has Erik Vande Velde played?
Our database contains 45 games by Erik Vande Velde, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 9 draws, 20 losses (35.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Erik Vande Velde?
45 games by Erik Vande Velde 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.