Prepare against Glen De Schampheleire
IM · Belgium · World #2,801 classical · FIDE ID 208701
When preparing against Glen De Schampheleire, expect 1.d4 in 64% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (95%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as White, 51.9% over 27 games.
Our database contains 323 games by Glen De Schampheleire, covering Jul 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Glen De Schampheleire's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Glen De Schampheleire 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 | 2,345 | 2,402 | Jul 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,361 | 2,387 | Sep 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 323 | 122 | 115 | 86 | 37.8% |
| As White | 163 | 78 | 48 | 37 | 47.9% |
| As Black | 160 | 44 | 67 | 49 | 27.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Glen De Schampheleire's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Glen De Schampheleire's side.
First moves as White (163 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 104 | 63.8% | 63.5% |
| Nf3 | 39 | 23.9% | 64.1% |
| e4 | 13 | 8.0% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 7 | 4.3% | 64.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 64% of White games, 63.5% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Schampheleire usually continues c4 (61.4% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Schampheleire usually continues c4 (68.2% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Schampheleire usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 24% of White games, 64.1% score
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Schampheleire usually continues g3 (65.0% score)
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Schampheleire usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Schampheleire usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 33 | 44.0% | 54.5% |
| e5 | 25 | 33.3% | 40.0% |
| c6 | 12 | 16.0% | 45.8% |
| e6 | 3 | 4.0% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 53 | 94.6% | 52.8% |
| d5 | 2 | 3.6% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
Glen De Schampheleire's chess games
All 323 games by Glen De Schampheleire in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - Aug 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: 122 wins, 115 draws, 86 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 27 | 14/6/7 | 51.9% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 14 | 7/4/3 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 12 | 8/3/1 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 14 | 4/5/5 | 28.6% |
| E05 | Catalan | 9 | 0/7/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A17 | English Opening | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A03 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2019 | Samuel Sevian | 2,655 | Titled Tue | D02 |
| May 2026 | Erik Van den Doel | 2,549 | Luc Winants Mem 2026 | A07 |
| Jul 2010 | Alexandre Dgebuadze | 2,537 | ch-BEL | A62 |
| Nov 2012 | Vitaliy1 Kiselev | 2,517 | chT-BEL 1213 | E09 |
| Jan 2013 | Bart Michiels | 2,506 | chT-BEL 1213 | E08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BEL Open | 2012 | 30 | 21.5 | 2,205 |
| ch-BEL U20 | 2011 | 18 | 10 | 2,147 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2020 | 18 | 9.5 | 2,341 |
| Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2015 | 17 | 13 | 2,432 |
| chT-BEL 2024-25 | 2025 | 11 | 6 | 2,357 |
| chT-BEL 1213 | 2013 | 11 | 5 | 2,433 |
| chT-BEL 2122 | 2022 | 11 | 7 | 2,453 |
| chT-BEL 2324 | 2024 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,295 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Glen De Schampheleire's chess games?
323 games by Glen De Schampheleire, from Jul 2008 to Aug 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 Glen De Schampheleire has played.
What does Glen De Schampheleire play on the first move as White?
Across 163 games with White in our database, Glen De Schampheleire opens with 1.d4 (64% of games), 1.Nf3 (24% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Glen De Schampheleire answers 1...c5 (44% of games), 1...e5 (33% of games), 1...c6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Glen De Schampheleire play as White?
As White, Glen De Schampheleire's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (27 games, 51.9% win rate); Slav Defense (14 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (12 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 163 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Glen De Schampheleire play as Black?
As Black, Glen De Schampheleire most often plays: Indian Defense (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Catalan (9 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 160 games.
What is Glen De Schampheleire's FIDE rating?
Glen De Schampheleire is currently rated 2,345 in classical chess, 2,361 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,402 (Jul 2022).
How many games has Glen De Schampheleire played?
Our database contains 323 games by Glen De Schampheleire, covering Jul 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 122 wins, 115 draws, 86 losses (37.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Glen De Schampheleire?
323 games by Glen De Schampheleire 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.