Prepare against Herman Sneppe
Belgium · World #43,325 classical · FIDE ID 221031
Our database contains 32 games by Herman Sneppe, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Herman Sneppe's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Herman Sneppe 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 | 1,920 | 1,977 | Mar 2011 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 6 | 12 | 14 | 18.8% |
| As White | 16 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 16 | 2 | 7 | 7 | 12.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Herman Sneppe's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Herman Sneppe's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 10 | 62.5% | 40.0% |
| d4 | 5 | 31.3% | 30.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 63% of White games, 40.0% score
- …c5 (60% of these games) — Sneppe usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …c6 (30% of these games) — Sneppe usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
- …Nf6 (10% of these games) — Sneppe usually continues e5 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 31% of White games, 30.0% score
- …f5 (40% of these games) — Sneppe usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Sneppe usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Sneppe usually continues Bg5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 75.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
Herman Sneppe's chess games
All 32 games by Herman Sneppe in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 6 wins, 12 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B61 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A34 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B82 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E27 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A64 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2009 | Thibault Real | 1,893 | ch-BEL Open | E60 |
| Jun 2000 | Athanasios Roros | 1,775 | chT-EU Railways USIC | A90 |
| Jun 2000 | Domenico Acunzo | 1,572 | chT-EU Railways USIC | B84 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BEL Open | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,947 |
| chT-EU Railways USIC | 2000 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,015 |
| Geraardsbergen Open | 1993 | 3 | 2 | 2,473 |
| 25th Geraardsbergen Open | 2009 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,940 |
| 27th Geraardsbergen Open | 2011 | 2 | 2 | – |
| chT2-BEL 0304 | 2004 | 2 | 0 | 1,801 |
| chT-EU Railways USIC 19th | 2016 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,877 |
| Ostend Open | 1993 | 1 | 0 | 2,185 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Herman Sneppe's chess games?
32 games by Herman Sneppe, from Jul 2008 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 Sneppe has played.
What does Herman Sneppe play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Herman Sneppe opens with 1.e4 (63% of games), 1.d4 (31% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Herman Sneppe answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Herman Sneppe play as White?
As White, Herman Sneppe's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Herman Sneppe play as Black?
As Black, Herman Sneppe most often plays: Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Herman Sneppe's FIDE rating?
Herman Sneppe is currently rated 1,920 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,977 (Mar 2011).
How many games has Herman Sneppe played?
Our database contains 32 games by Herman Sneppe, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 6 wins, 12 draws, 14 losses (18.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Herman Sneppe?
32 games by Herman Sneppe 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.