Prepare against Gilbert Dhaene
Luxembourg · World #123,483 classical · FIDE ID 4001737
When preparing against Gilbert Dhaene, expect 1.c4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%).
Our database contains 37 games by Gilbert Dhaene, covering Apr 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gilbert Dhaene's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gilbert Dhaene 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 | 1,664 | 1,694 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 11 | 10 | 16 | 29.7% |
| As White | 19 | 6 | 4 | 9 | 31.6% |
| As Black | 18 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 27.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gilbert Dhaene's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gilbert Dhaene's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 19 | 100.0% | 42.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 100% of White games, 42.1% score
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Dhaene usually continues Nc3 (70.0% score)
- …Nf6 (21% of these games) — Dhaene usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Dhaene usually continues Nc3 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 5 | 71.4% | 40.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 28.6% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 80.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Gilbert Dhaene's chess games
All 37 games by Gilbert Dhaene in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2016 - 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: 11 wins, 10 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A17 | English Opening | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A24 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A91 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | English Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Mieses Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1998 | Roland Antony | 2,080 | ch-LUX ABC | A17 |
| Apr 1998 | Esad Agovic | 1,615 | ch-LUX ABC | A22 |
| Apr 1998 | Carlo Donini | 1,570 | ch-LUX ABC | A15 |
| Apr 1997 | Francis Jeitz | 1,520 | ch-LUX ABC | C01 |
| Apr 1999 | Jean-Claude Schmit | 1,500 | ch-Luxembourg | A34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-LUX ABC | 1998 | 18 | 8.5 | 1,725 |
| ch-Luxembourg | 1999 | 9 | 4 | 1,665 |
| Luxembourg Open | 1996 | 8 | 3 | 1,853 |
| chT-Luxembourg | 1992 | 2 | 0.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gilbert Dhaene's chess games?
37 games by Gilbert Dhaene, from Apr 2016 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 Gilbert Dhaene has played.
What does Gilbert Dhaene play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Gilbert Dhaene opens with 1.c4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gilbert Dhaene answers 1...e6 (71% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games).
What openings does Gilbert Dhaene play as White?
As White, Gilbert Dhaene's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (6 games, 16.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gilbert Dhaene play as Black?
As Black, Gilbert Dhaene most often plays: French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Gilbert Dhaene's FIDE rating?
Gilbert Dhaene is currently rated 1,664 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,694 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Gilbert Dhaene played?
Our database contains 37 games by Gilbert Dhaene, covering Apr 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 10 draws, 16 losses (29.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gilbert Dhaene?
37 games by Gilbert Dhaene 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.