Prepare against Guy Ponnet
Belgium · World #80,891 classical · FIDE ID 209490
When preparing against Guy Ponnet, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (100%).
Our database contains 48 games by Guy Ponnet, covering Sep 2009 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Guy Ponnet's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Guy Ponnet 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 | 1,786 | 1,797 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,708 | 1,714 | Sep 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 12 | 11 | 25 | 25.0% |
| As White | 21 | 7 | 4 | 10 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 27 | 5 | 7 | 15 | 18.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Guy Ponnet's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Guy Ponnet's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 100.0% | 42.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 42.9% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Ponnet usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Ponnet usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Ponnet usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 6 | 42.9% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 6 | 42.9% | 41.7% |
| c5 | 2 | 14.3% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 8 | 100.0% | 25.0% |
Guy Ponnet's chess games
All 48 games by Guy Ponnet in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2009 - Sep 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: 12 wins, 11 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Bishop's Opening: Boden-Kieseritzky Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A86 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2008 | Frederic Baguet | 1,923 | ch-Hainaut | B01 |
| Aug 2008 | Andre Louis | 1,889 | ch-Hainaut | B22 |
| Aug 2004 | Slavko Jovic | 1,546 | ch-Nittenau 04th | B22 |
| Aug 2015 | Koen Van Deynse | 1,477 | 15th Brasschaat Open | C08 |
| Aug 2008 | Fabien Opdebeek | 1,463 | ch-Hainaut | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Hainaut | 2008 | 9 | 5 | 1,806 |
| 27th Geraardsbergen Open | 2011 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,901 |
| 15th Aalst Open | 2013 | 6 | 4 | 2,046 |
| Charleroi Open | 2015 | 6 | 1 | 1,943 |
| ch-Nittenau 04th | 2004 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,474 |
| 15th Brasschaat Open | 2015 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,840 |
| Brasschaat Open + Senioren 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,442 |
| Brasschaat Open | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 1,755 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Guy Ponnet's chess games?
48 games by Guy Ponnet, from Sep 2009 to Sep 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 Guy Ponnet has played.
What does Guy Ponnet play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Guy Ponnet opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Guy Ponnet answers 1...d6 (43% of games), 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (100% of games).
What openings does Guy Ponnet play as White?
As White, Guy Ponnet's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (8 games, 37.5% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Guy Ponnet play as Black?
As Black, Guy Ponnet most often plays: Pirc Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (6 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Guy Ponnet's FIDE rating?
Guy Ponnet is currently rated 1,786 in classical chess, 1,708 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,797 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Guy Ponnet played?
Our database contains 48 games by Guy Ponnet, covering Sep 2009 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 11 draws, 25 losses (25.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Guy Ponnet?
48 games by Guy Ponnet 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.