Prepare against Geoffrey Poelman
Belgium · World #45,748 classical · FIDE ID 209961
Our database contains 62 games by Geoffrey Poelman, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Geoffrey Poelman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Geoffrey Poelman 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 | 1,910 | 1,935 | Apr 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,910 | 1,916 | Sep 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 62 | 20 | 12 | 30 | 32.3% |
| As White | 31 | 13 | 5 | 13 | 41.9% |
| As Black | 31 | 7 | 7 | 17 | 22.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Geoffrey Poelman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Geoffrey Poelman's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 80.6% | 52.0% |
| b4 | 5 | 16.1% | 50.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 81% of White games, 52.0% score
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Poelman usually continues Nf3 (61.1% score)
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Poelman usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …b6 (12% of these games) — Poelman usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.b4 — 16% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Poelman usually continues a3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Poelman usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Poelman usually continues Bb2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 18 | 85.7% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 9.5% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 80.0% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
Geoffrey Poelman's chess games
All 62 games by Geoffrey Poelman in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2009 - 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: 20 wins, 12 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C56 | Italian Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2012 | Nicolae Atanasiu | 1,960 | ch-BEL Open | B00 |
| Apr 2012 | Ben Vintioen | 1,937 | ch-BEL U18/20 | C31 |
| Aug 2009 | Michael Van Liempt | 1,865 | Enschede Open A U18 | B27 |
| Aug 2009 | Gijs IJzermans | 1,851 | Enschede Open A U18 | C01 |
| Apr 2012 | Romain Monticelli | 1,820 | ch-BEL U18/20 | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BEL U18/20 | 2012 | 18 | 11 | 1,886 |
| ch-BEL U16 | 2008 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,565 |
| ch-BEL U20 | 2009 | 8 | 4 | 1,556 |
| ch-BEL Open | 2012 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,746 |
| Enschede Open A U18 | 2009 | 6 | 3 | 1,935 |
| Hengelo U14 Open | 2005 | 5 | 1 | 875 |
| 31st Ghent Taminco Open | 2008 | 3 | 2 | – |
| 08th Brasschaat Open | 2008 | 1 | 0 | 1,449 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Geoffrey Poelman's chess games?
62 games by Geoffrey Poelman, from Jan 2009 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 Geoffrey Poelman has played.
What does Geoffrey Poelman play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Geoffrey Poelman opens with 1.e4 (81% of games), 1.b4 (16% of games), 1.f4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Geoffrey Poelman answers 1...e5 (86% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Geoffrey Poelman play as White?
As White, Geoffrey Poelman's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Orangutan opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Geoffrey Poelman play as Black?
As Black, Geoffrey Poelman most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Geoffrey Poelman's FIDE rating?
Geoffrey Poelman is currently rated 1,910 in classical chess and 1,910 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,935 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Geoffrey Poelman played?
Our database contains 62 games by Geoffrey Poelman, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 12 draws, 30 losses (32.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Geoffrey Poelman?
62 games by Geoffrey Poelman 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.