Prepare against Hendrik Decrop

Belgium · World #10,663 classical · FIDE ID 215155

When preparing against Hendrik Decrop, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (97% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (79%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Dragon as Black, 31.3% over 16 games.

Our database contains 120 games by Hendrik Decrop, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hendrik Decrop's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hendrik Decrop 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

Performance record

Move-by-move preparation stats

Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hendrik Decrop's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hendrik Decrop's side.

First moves as White (59 games)

Main lines as White

• 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 46.6% score
  • …c5 (29% of these games) — Decrop usually continues Nf3 (53.6% score)
  • …e5 (24% of these games) — Decrop usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
  • …e6 (20% of these games) — Decrop usually continues d4 (45.8% score)

As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)

As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)

Hendrik Decrop's chess games

All 120 games by Hendrik Decrop 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: 37 wins, 34 draws, 49 losses.

Openings as White

Openings as Black

Notable wins

Top events

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find Hendrik Decrop's chess games?

120 games by Hendrik Decrop, 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 Hendrik Decrop has played.

What does Hendrik Decrop play on the first move as White?

Across 59 games with White in our database, Hendrik Decrop opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hendrik Decrop answers 1...c5 (97% of games), 1...e5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games).

What openings does Hendrik Decrop play as White?

As White, Hendrik Decrop's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 59 games with White is in the table above.

What openings does Hendrik Decrop play as Black?

As Black, Hendrik Decrop most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (16 games, 31.3% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 61 games.

What is Hendrik Decrop's FIDE rating?

Hendrik Decrop is currently rated 2,159 in classical chess, 2,087 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,194 (Feb 2026).

How many games has Hendrik Decrop played?

Our database contains 120 games by Hendrik Decrop, covering Sep 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 34 draws, 49 losses (30.8% win rate).

How do I prepare against Hendrik Decrop?

120 games by Hendrik Decrop 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.

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