Prepare against Frederic Verheyden
Belgium · World #39,374 classical · FIDE ID 1305131
When preparing against Frederic Verheyden, expect 1.e4 in 62% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (84% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 53 games by Frederic Verheyden, covering Apr 2008 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Frederic Verheyden's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Frederic Verheyden 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 | 1,939 | 2,058 | Mar 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,971 | 1,977 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,839 | 1,980 | Aug 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 32.1% |
| As White | 26 | 9 | 6 | 11 | 34.6% |
| As Black | 27 | 8 | 10 | 9 | 29.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Frederic Verheyden's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Frederic Verheyden's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 61.5% | 46.9% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 19.2% | 70.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 11.5% | 0.0% |
| f4 | 2 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 62% of White games, 46.9% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Verheyden usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Verheyden usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Verheyden usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 19% of White games, 70.0% score
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Verheyden usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Verheyden usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Verheyden usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 84.2% | 59.4% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Frederic Verheyden's chess games
All 53 games by Frederic Verheyden in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - Nov 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, 16 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A05 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| A24 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 1996 | Claudio Piacentini | 2,176 | ch-CHARLEROI | B00 |
| Jan 1997 | Francesco Malano | 2,070 | 18th Asti Open | A08 |
| Jan 1997 | Michele Mollero | 2,050 | 18th Asti Open | C00 |
| Jan 2008 | Nils Delmonico | 1,891 | 24th Geneve Open | B01 |
| Dec 2019 | Jirath Samatthanan | 1,371 | chT-THA | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huy Open | 1993 | 13 | 8 | 2,444 |
| 18th Asti Open | 1997 | 9 | 4 | 2,025 |
| ch-BEL Open | 1992 | 7 | 4.5 | – |
| 1st ASEAN Open | 2001 | 6 | 3 | – |
| chT-THA | 2019 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,675 |
| ch-CHARLEROI | 1996 | 3 | 1 | 1,973 |
| Leuven Open | 1994 | 2 | 1 | 1,915 |
| 24th Geneve Open | 2008 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,027 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Frederic Verheyden's chess games?
53 games by Frederic Verheyden, from Apr 2008 to Nov 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 Frederic Verheyden has played.
What does Frederic Verheyden play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Frederic Verheyden opens with 1.e4 (62% of games), 1.Nf3 (19% of games), 1.c4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Frederic Verheyden answers 1...d5 (84% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Frederic Verheyden play as White?
As White, Frederic Verheyden's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Vienna Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Frederic Verheyden play as Black?
As Black, Frederic Verheyden most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (14 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Frederic Verheyden's FIDE rating?
Frederic Verheyden is currently rated 1,939 in classical chess, 1,971 in rapid and 1,839 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,058 (Mar 2013).
How many games has Frederic Verheyden played?
Our database contains 53 games by Frederic Verheyden, covering Apr 2008 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 16 draws, 20 losses (32.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Frederic Verheyden?
53 games by Frederic Verheyden 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.