Prepare against Gustaaf Plu
Belgium · World #116,847 classical · FIDE ID 211613
When preparing against Gustaaf Plu, expect 1.d4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (44%).
Our database contains 80 games by Gustaaf Plu, covering Apr 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gustaaf Plu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gustaaf Plu 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 | 1,682 | 1,765 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,768 | 1,768 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 37 | 10 | 33 | 46.3% |
| As White | 40 | 22 | 7 | 11 | 55.0% |
| As Black | 40 | 15 | 3 | 22 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Gustaaf Plu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Gustaaf Plu's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 25 | 62.5% | 72.0% |
| e4 | 9 | 22.5% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 10.0% | 25.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 63% of White games, 72.0% score
- …d5 (48% of these games) — Plu usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Plu usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …g6 (12% of these games) — Plu usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 23% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Plu usually continues c3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Plu usually continues Bc4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Plu usually continues Bb5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 83.3% | 90.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 43.8% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 18.8% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Gustaaf Plu's chess games
All 80 games by Gustaaf Plu in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2015 - 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: 37 wins, 10 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A49 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A17 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A23 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E65 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 8 | 7/0/1 | 87.5% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1998 | Jef Claes | 1,945 | ch-Leander Laruelle CC | A17 |
| Mar 2000 | Jozef Claes | 1,898 | ch-Leander Laruelle CC | E65 |
| Oct 2001 | Leander Laruelle | 1,824 | ch-Tessenderlo CC | A16 |
| Apr 2006 | Piet Ulburghs | 1,795 | ch-Tessenderlo CC | A15 |
| Jan 1998 | Francois Smits | 1,755 | ch-Leander Laruelle CC | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Tessenderlo CC | 2006 | 33 | 17.5 | 1,713 |
| ch-Leander Laruelle CC | 2001 | 21 | 11 | 1,783 |
| ch-Tessenderlo CC 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,749 |
| chT-Tessenderlo CC 0708 | 2008 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,653 |
| 16th Lommel Summer Open | 1996 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,035 |
| 15th Lommel Summer Open | 1995 | 4 | 3 | – |
| chT-FRA 9697 fin | 1997 | 2 | 0 | 1,832 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gustaaf Plu's chess games?
80 games by Gustaaf Plu, from Apr 2015 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 Gustaaf Plu has played.
What does Gustaaf Plu play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Gustaaf Plu opens with 1.d4 (63% of games), 1.e4 (23% of games), 1.c4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gustaaf Plu answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (44% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games), 1...e6 (19% of games).
What openings does Gustaaf Plu play as White?
As White, Gustaaf Plu's most-played openings in our database are: Modern Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gustaaf Plu play as Black?
As Black, Gustaaf Plu most often plays: English Opening (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 87.5% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Gustaaf Plu's FIDE rating?
Gustaaf Plu is currently rated 1,682 in classical chess, 1,768 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,765 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Gustaaf Plu played?
Our database contains 80 games by Gustaaf Plu, covering Apr 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 10 draws, 33 losses (46.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gustaaf Plu?
80 games by Gustaaf Plu 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.