Prepare against Gilbert Vrancken
CM · NLD · World #11,599 classical · FIDE ID 1036025
Our database contains 43 games by Gilbert Vrancken, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gilbert Vrancken's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gilbert Vrancken 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 | 2,146 | 2,221 | Apr 2015 |
| Blitz | 2,162 | 2,210 | Sep 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 16 | 8 | 19 | 37.2% |
| As White | 23 | 9 | 5 | 9 | 39.1% |
| As Black | 20 | 7 | 3 | 10 | 35.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gilbert Vrancken's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gilbert Vrancken's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 65.2% | 46.7% |
| d4 | 5 | 21.7% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 13.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 65% of White games, 46.7% score
- …e6 (40% of these games) — Vrancken usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Vrancken usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Vrancken usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 22% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Vrancken usually continues Bg5 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (20% of these games) — Vrancken usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Vrancken usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 56.3% | 44.4% |
| d6 | 5 | 31.3% | 10.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 75.0% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 25.0% | 100.0% |
Gilbert Vrancken's chess games
All 43 games by Gilbert Vrancken in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 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: 16 wins, 8 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B88 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B88 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D78 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2012 | Dimitri Reinderman | 2,598 | 39th Utrecht OKU Open | B07 |
| May 2010 | Remco Sprangers | 2,287 | 4th Maastricht Limburg Open A | E04 |
| May 2010 | Nicolas Vandenbergen | 2,098 | 4th Maastricht Limburg Open A | A52 |
| Jun 2011 | Benjamin Loehnhardt | 2,058 | 5th Maastricht Limburg Open A | B90 |
| Jun 2009 | Pieter Reyniers | 2,024 | 3rd Maastricht Limburg Open | A86 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NED U14 | 1994 | 8 | 4 | – |
| 5th Maastricht Limburg Open A | 2011 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,957 |
| 3rd Maastricht Limburg Open | 2009 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,129 |
| 4th Maastricht Limburg Open A | 2010 | 7 | 4 | 2,243 |
| Utrecht OKU Open | 2009 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,358 |
| Delft Prinsenstad Open A | 2012 | 3 | 1 | 2,003 |
| 39th Utrecht OKU Open | 2012 | 2 | 1 | 2,580 |
| KNSB 2025-2026 - Ronde 5 | 2025 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,165 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gilbert Vrancken's chess games?
43 games by Gilbert Vrancken, from Sep 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 Gilbert Vrancken has played.
What does Gilbert Vrancken play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Gilbert Vrancken opens with 1.e4 (65% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gilbert Vrancken answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...d6 (31% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Gilbert Vrancken play as White?
As White, Gilbert Vrancken's most-played openings in our database are: French: Advance Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gilbert Vrancken play as Black?
As Black, Gilbert Vrancken most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Budapest Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Gilbert Vrancken's FIDE rating?
Gilbert Vrancken is currently rated 2,146 in classical chess and 2,162 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,221 (Apr 2015).
How many games has Gilbert Vrancken played?
Our database contains 43 games by Gilbert Vrancken, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 8 draws, 19 losses (37.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gilbert Vrancken?
43 games by Gilbert Vrancken 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.