Prepare against Ferdi Van Bavel

NLD · World #44,835 classical · FIDE ID 1019813

When preparing against Ferdi Van Bavel, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).

Our database contains 33 games by Ferdi Van Bavel, covering Apr 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ferdi Van Bavel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ferdi Van Bavel 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

Performance record

Move-by-move preparation stats

Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ferdi Van Bavel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ferdi Van Bavel's side.

First moves as White (18 games)

Main lines as White

• 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 55.9% score
  • …c5 (41% of these games) — Bavel usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
  • …e6 (29% of these games) — Bavel usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
  • …e5 (18% of these games) — Bavel usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
• 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 100.0% score
  • …d5 (100% of these games) — Bavel usually continues b3 (100.0% score)

As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)

As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)

Ferdi Van Bavel's chess games

All 33 games by Ferdi Van Bavel in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2017 - 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: 14 wins, 6 draws, 13 losses.

Openings as White

Openings as Black

Notable wins

Top events

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find Ferdi Van Bavel's chess games?

33 games by Ferdi Van Bavel, from Apr 2017 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 Ferdi Van Bavel has played.

What does Ferdi Van Bavel play on the first move as White?

Across 18 games with White in our database, Ferdi Van Bavel opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ferdi Van Bavel answers 1...e5 (88% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d6 (25% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).

What openings does Ferdi Van Bavel play as White?

As White, Ferdi Van Bavel's most-played openings in our database are: French: Classical Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.

What openings does Ferdi Van Bavel play as Black?

As Black, Ferdi Van Bavel most often plays: Bogo-Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Open (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.

What is Ferdi Van Bavel's FIDE rating?

Ferdi Van Bavel is currently rated 1,914 in classical chess and 1,942 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,999 (Nov 2022).

How many games has Ferdi Van Bavel played?

Our database contains 33 games by Ferdi Van Bavel, covering Apr 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 6 draws, 13 losses (42.4% win rate).

How do I prepare against Ferdi Van Bavel?

33 games by Ferdi Van Bavel 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.

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