Prepare against Henri Van Damme
Belgium · World #41,741 classical · FIDE ID 202568
When preparing against Henri Van Damme, expect 1.Nf3 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (80%).
Our database contains 34 games by Henri Van Damme, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Henri Van Damme's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Henri Van Damme 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 | 1,927 | 2,078 | Apr 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 7 | 15 | 12 | 20.6% |
| As White | 19 | 4 | 8 | 7 | 21.1% |
| As Black | 15 | 3 | 7 | 5 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Henri Van Damme's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Henri Van Damme's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 16 | 84.2% | 31.3% |
| e4 | 2 | 10.5% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 84% of White games, 31.3% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Damme usually continues b3 (40.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Damme usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Damme usually continues b3 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 11% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e5 (100% of these games) — Damme usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 5 | 55.6% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 80.0% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Henri Van Damme's chess games
All 34 games by Henri Van Damme in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 7 wins, 15 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 10 | 1/5/4 | 10.0% |
| A12 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B14 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A15 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D28 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Jose Tonoli | 2,225 | chT-BEL 9596 | C47 |
| Jan 1995 | Chris Ghysels | 2,215 | chT-BEL 9596 | B01 |
| Jan 1995 | Gabor Merenyi | 2,090 | chT-BEL 9596 | C47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-BEL 9697 | 1997 | 10 | 4 | 2,163 |
| ch-Antwerp League | 1984 | 9 | 4 | – |
| chT-BEL 9596 | 1995 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,412 |
| chT-BEL 9798 | 1998 | 6 | 1 | 1,897 |
| chT-BEL 0304 | 2003 | 1 | 0 | – |
| chT-BEL 0405 | 2005 | 1 | 0 | 1,869 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Henri Van Damme's chess games?
34 games by Henri Van Damme, from Apr 2003 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 Henri Van Damme has played.
What does Henri Van Damme play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Henri Van Damme opens with 1.Nf3 (84% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Henri Van Damme answers 1...c6 (56% of games), 1...d6 (33% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Henri Van Damme play as White?
As White, Henri Van Damme's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Nimzo-Larsen Attack (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Henri Van Damme play as Black?
As Black, Henri Van Damme most often plays: Queen's Gambit Accepted (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Henri Van Damme's FIDE rating?
Henri Van Damme is currently rated 1,927 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,078 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Henri Van Damme played?
Our database contains 34 games by Henri Van Damme, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 15 draws, 12 losses (20.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Henri Van Damme?
34 games by Henri Van Damme 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.