Prepare against Fabio De Block
Belgium · World #10,792 classical · FIDE ID 226181
Our database contains 94 games by Fabio De Block, covering Sep 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Fabio De Block's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Fabio De Block 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 | 2,157 | 2,157 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,968 | 1,968 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 32 | 21 | 41 | 34.0% |
| As White | 47 | 19 | 5 | 23 | 40.4% |
| As Black | 47 | 13 | 16 | 18 | 27.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Fabio De Block's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Fabio De Block's side.
First moves as White (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 43 | 91.5% | 47.7% |
| e4 | 3 | 6.4% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 91% of White games, 47.7% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Block usually continues c4 (44.1% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Block usually continues Bf4 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Block usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 6% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Block usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Block usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Block usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 23 | 92.0% | 45.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 44.4% | 62.5% |
| c6 | 4 | 44.4% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Fabio De Block's chess games
All 94 games by Fabio De Block in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - Aug 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: 32 wins, 21 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 10 | 6/0/4 | 60.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D47 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A10 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D12 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Van 't Kruijs Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Chunhui Du | 2,400 | Open Geraardsbergen 27 | E32 |
| Aug 2015 | Tanguy Rouffignac | 2,245 | 15th Brasschaat Open | E99 |
| Jul 2023 | Maxime Hauchamps | 2,229 | Charleroi Open | D47 |
| Nov 2019 | Benjamin Gongora Montes | 2,217 | Leuven Open | D80 |
| Aug 2018 | Luuk Baselmans | 2,100 | 18th Brasschaat Open | E11 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BEL Open | 2017 | 13 | 6.5 | 1,897 |
| Charleroi Open | 2023 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,015 |
| ch-BEL U16 | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,749 |
| ch-BEL U14 | 2014 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,525 |
| ch-BEL U18 | 2017 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,848 |
| chT-BEL 2025-26 | 2026 | 7 | 1.5 | 2,058 |
| 15th Brasschaat Open | 2015 | 5 | 2 | 2,102 |
| Open Geraardsbergen 27 | 2026 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,293 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Fabio De Block's chess games?
94 games by Fabio De Block, from Sep 2011 to Aug 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 Fabio De Block has played.
What does Fabio De Block play on the first move as White?
Across 47 games with White in our database, Fabio De Block opens with 1.d4 (91% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Fabio De Block answers 1...c6 (92% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (44% of games), 1...c6 (44% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games).
What openings does Fabio De Block play as White?
As White, Fabio De Block's most-played openings in our database are: London System (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Fabio De Block play as Black?
As Black, Fabio De Block most often plays: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Fabio De Block's FIDE rating?
Fabio De Block is currently rated 2,157 in classical chess and 1,968 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,157 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Fabio De Block played?
Our database contains 94 games by Fabio De Block, covering Sep 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 21 draws, 41 losses (34.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Fabio De Block?
94 games by Fabio De Block 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.