Prepare against Herman De Wel
Belgium · World #91,527 classical · FIDE ID 208582
When preparing against Herman De Wel, expect 1.d4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (72%).
Our database contains 119 games by Herman De Wel, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Herman De Wel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Herman De Wel 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 | 1,754 | 1,871 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,775 | 1,861 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 119 | 87 | 19 | 13 | 73.1% |
| As White | 62 | 45 | 11 | 6 | 72.6% |
| As Black | 57 | 42 | 8 | 7 | 73.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Herman De Wel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Herman De Wel's side.
First moves as White (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 56 | 90.3% | 81.3% |
| c4 | 5 | 8.1% | 80.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 90% of White games, 81.3% score
- …d5 (68% of these games) — Wel usually continues c4 (76.2% score)
- …Nf6 (21% of these games) — Wel usually continues c4 (95.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Wel usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 8% of White games, 80.0% score
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Wel usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Wel usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Wel usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 21 | 100.0% | 85.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 72.2% | 84.6% |
| f5 | 3 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
Herman De Wel's chess games
All 119 games by Herman De Wel in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 87 wins, 19 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 7/1/1 | 77.8% |
| D02 | Slav Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E74 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D08 | Albin Countergambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A35 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 14 | 13/0/1 | 92.9% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A17 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1999 | Andre Put | 1,976 | ch-Leander Laruelle CC | A85 |
| Sep 1998 | Koen Gruyaert | 1,947 | ch-Leander Laruelle CC | D37 |
| Sep 1999 | Jozef Claes | 1,898 | ch-Leander Laruelle CC | E74 |
| Jan 2004 | Stefaan Burger | 1,880 | ch-Tessenderlo CC | A13 |
| Jan 2006 | Gaston Dops | 1,855 | Limburg Open g/60 | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Tessenderlo CC | 2006 | 38 | 26 | 1,845 |
| Limburg Open g/60 | 2007 | 27 | 22 | 1,972 |
| ch-Leander Laruelle CC | 2001 | 23 | 21.5 | 2,064 |
| ch-Tessenderlo CC 0607 | 2007 | 8 | 8 | 2,033 |
| chT-Tessenderlo CC 0708 | 2008 | 7 | 7 | 2,032 |
| BEL June 60' | 1999 | 7 | 6 | – |
| BEL June | 1998 | 6 | 5 | – |
| ch-Tessenderlo CC m | 2006 | 2 | 1 | 1,771 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Herman De Wel's chess games?
119 games by Herman De Wel, from Jul 2007 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 Herman De Wel has played.
What does Herman De Wel play on the first move as White?
Across 62 games with White in our database, Herman De Wel opens with 1.d4 (90% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games), 1.f4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Herman De Wel answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (72% of games), 1...f5 (17% of games), 1...g6 (6% of games).
What openings does Herman De Wel play as White?
As White, Herman De Wel's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (9 games, 77.8% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 62 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Herman De Wel play as Black?
As Black, Herman De Wel most often plays: Sicilian (14 games, 92.9% win rate); Dutch Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 57 games.
What is Herman De Wel's FIDE rating?
Herman De Wel is currently rated 1,754 in classical chess, 1,775 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,871 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Herman De Wel played?
Our database contains 119 games by Herman De Wel, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 87 wins, 19 draws, 13 losses (73.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Herman De Wel?
119 games by Herman De Wel 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.