Prepare against Fabrice Wantiez
FM · Belgium · World #9,459 classical · FIDE ID 202274
When preparing against Fabrice Wantiez, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (98% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (95%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Ruy Lopez: Closed as Black, 22.2% over 18 games.
Our database contains 595 games by Fabrice Wantiez, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Fabrice Wantiez's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Fabrice Wantiez 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 | 2,178 | 2,366 | Jan 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,205 | 2,353 | Dec 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,134 | 2,353 | Dec 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 595 | 257 | 149 | 189 | 43.2% |
| As White | 306 | 152 | 67 | 87 | 49.7% |
| As Black | 289 | 105 | 82 | 102 | 36.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Fabrice Wantiez's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Fabrice Wantiez's side.
First moves as White (306 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 300 | 98.0% | 60.8% |
| d4 | 4 | 1.3% | 37.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
| h4 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 60.8% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Wantiez usually continues Nf3 (57.4% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Wantiez usually continues Nf3 (67.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Wantiez usually continues d4 (65.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Wantiez usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (140 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 137 | 97.9% | 50.4% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| g5 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (101 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 96 | 95.0% | 48.4% |
| d5 | 5 | 5.0% | 80.0% |
Fabrice Wantiez's chess games
All 595 games by Fabrice Wantiez in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 257 wins, 149 draws, 189 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 48 | 23/15/10 | 47.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 26 | 10/2/14 | 38.5% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 17 | 11/4/2 | 64.7% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 17 | 6/6/5 | 35.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 15 | 10/2/3 | 66.7% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 11 | 9/0/2 | 81.8% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 11 | 8/1/2 | 72.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 7/2/2 | 63.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 54 | 14/15/25 | 25.9% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 29 | 8/12/9 | 27.6% |
| A16 | English Opening | 25 | 11/7/7 | 44.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 21 | 9/7/5 | 42.9% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 18 | 4/5/9 | 22.2% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 17 | 7/3/7 | 41.2% |
| C75 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 15 | 5/5/5 | 33.3% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| D79 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2014 | Ivan Salgado Lopez | 2,619 | 30th EU-Cup | B90 |
| Mar 2015 | Robert Zelcic | 2,548 | chT-BEL 1415 | B12 |
| Mar 2009 | Nikolai Pushkov | 2,486 | 25th Cappelle Open | C13 |
| Sep 2004 | Dennis Breder | 2,454 | chT-BEL 0405 | B43 |
| Jan 2024 | Vladimir Demin | 2,430 | Titled Tue Early | C80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEL ch-FEFB | 2003 | 32 | 18.5 | 2,244 |
| ch-BEL Open | 2006 | 16 | 12.5 | 2,341 |
| ch-NATO | 1996 | 11 | 8 | 2,295 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,333 |
| chT-BEL 0506 | 2006 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,272 |
| 8th Gibraltar Masters | 2010 | 10 | 6 | 2,270 |
| 15th Gibraltar Masters | 2017 | 10 | 4 | 2,122 |
| chT-BEL 1112 | 2012 | 10 | 3 | 2,270 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Fabrice Wantiez's chess games?
595 games by Fabrice Wantiez, from Apr 2003 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 Fabrice Wantiez has played.
What does Fabrice Wantiez play on the first move as White?
Across 306 games with White in our database, Fabrice Wantiez opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games), 1.Nf3 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Fabrice Wantiez answers 1...e5 (98% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Fabrice Wantiez play as White?
As White, Fabrice Wantiez's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (48 games, 47.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (26 games, 38.5% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (17 games, 64.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 306 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Fabrice Wantiez play as Black?
As Black, Fabrice Wantiez most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (54 games, 25.9% win rate); Italian Game (29 games, 27.6% win rate); English Opening (25 games, 44.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 289 games.
What is Fabrice Wantiez's FIDE rating?
Fabrice Wantiez is currently rated 2,178 in classical chess, 2,205 in rapid and 2,134 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,366 (Jan 2012).
How many games has Fabrice Wantiez played?
Our database contains 595 games by Fabrice Wantiez, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 257 wins, 149 draws, 189 losses (43.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Fabrice Wantiez?
595 games by Fabrice Wantiez 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.