Prepare against Frank Denys
Belgium · World #65,873 classical · FIDE ID 202436
When preparing against Frank Denys, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 38 games by Frank Denys, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Frank Denys's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Frank Denys 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 | 1,835 | 1,912 | Apr 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,894 | 1,935 | Aug 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,853 | 1,897 | Sep 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 17 | 7 | 14 | 44.7% |
| As White | 20 | 11 | 5 | 4 | 55.0% |
| As Black | 18 | 6 | 2 | 10 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Frank Denys's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Frank Denys's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 100.0% | 67.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 67.5% score
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Denys usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Denys usually continues c3 (70.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Denys usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 14 | 100.0% | 39.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Frank Denys's chess games
All 38 games by Frank Denys in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 17 wins, 7 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C56 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D21 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D26 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Mihai Osman | 2,220 | Leuven Open | B22 |
| Dec 2003 | Marcel Van Herck | 2,216 | chT2-BEL 0304 | C47 |
| Aug 2009 | Eddy Bosschem | 1,958 | 25th Geraardsbergen Open | B22 |
| Aug 2011 | Jan Viaene | 1,846 | 27th Geraardsbergen Open | C28 |
| Aug 2011 | Jozef Peeters | 1,778 | 27th Geraardsbergen Open | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huy Open | 1992 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,431 |
| 25th Geraardsbergen Open | 2009 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,049 |
| 27th Geraardsbergen Open | 2011 | 6 | 5 | 2,256 |
| Leuven Open | 1994 | 5 | 2 | 2,026 |
| Kiekrz Open | 1995 | 5 | 2 | 2,211 |
| Geraardsbergen Open 28th | 2012 | 3 | 2 | 1,980 |
| chT2-BEL 0304 | 2004 | 2 | 1 | 2,216 |
| chT-BEL 0203 | 2003 | 1 | 0 | 1,806 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Frank Denys's chess games?
38 games by Frank Denys, from Jul 2006 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 Frank Denys has played.
What does Frank Denys play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Frank Denys opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Frank Denys answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Frank Denys play as White?
As White, Frank Denys's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Frank Denys play as Black?
As Black, Frank Denys most often plays: Italian Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Gambit (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Frank Denys's FIDE rating?
Frank Denys is currently rated 1,835 in classical chess, 1,894 in rapid and 1,853 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,912 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Frank Denys played?
Our database contains 38 games by Frank Denys, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 7 draws, 14 losses (44.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Frank Denys?
38 games by Frank Denys 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.