Prepare against Geert Maeckelbergh
Belgium · World #49,412 classical · FIDE ID 206261
Our database contains 31 games by Geert Maeckelbergh, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Geert Maeckelbergh's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Geert Maeckelbergh 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 | 1,895 | 1,932 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,857 | 1,888 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 6 | 14 | 11 | 19.4% |
| As White | 14 | 2 | 8 | 4 | 14.3% |
| As Black | 17 | 4 | 6 | 7 | 23.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Geert Maeckelbergh's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Geert Maeckelbergh's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 7 | 50.0% | 57.1% |
| d4 | 5 | 35.7% | 30.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 50% of White games, 57.1% score
- …c6 (43% of these games) — Maeckelbergh usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (29% of these games) — Maeckelbergh usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Maeckelbergh usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 36% of White games, 30.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Maeckelbergh usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Maeckelbergh usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 75.0% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
Geert Maeckelbergh's chess games
All 31 games by Geert Maeckelbergh in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 6 wins, 14 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense: Seirawan Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D52 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1998 | Franc Mlacnik | 2,175 | 9th IBCA Wch blind | C10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st IBCA ch-EU Blind | 1995 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,221 |
| 9th IBCA Wch blind | 1998 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,177 |
| 11th IBCA-ol blind | 2000 | 8 | 3 | 1,999 |
| Huy Open | 1993 | 5 | 1 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Geert Maeckelbergh's chess games?
31 games by Geert Maeckelbergh, from Jul 2008 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 Geert Maeckelbergh has played.
What does Geert Maeckelbergh play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Geert Maeckelbergh opens with 1.e4 (50% of games), 1.d4 (36% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Geert Maeckelbergh answers 1...e5 (75% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Geert Maeckelbergh play as White?
As White, Geert Maeckelbergh's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Geert Maeckelbergh play as Black?
As Black, Geert Maeckelbergh most often plays: Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Center Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Geert Maeckelbergh's FIDE rating?
Geert Maeckelbergh is currently rated 1,895 in classical chess, 1,857 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,932 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Geert Maeckelbergh played?
Our database contains 31 games by Geert Maeckelbergh, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 6 wins, 14 draws, 11 losses (19.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Geert Maeckelbergh?
31 games by Geert Maeckelbergh 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.