Prepare against Igor Vanduyfhuys
Belgium · World #17,552 classical · FIDE ID 246212
When preparing against Igor Vanduyfhuys, expect 1.e4 in 98% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (57%).
Our database contains 95 games by Igor Vanduyfhuys, covering Feb 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Igor Vanduyfhuys's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Igor Vanduyfhuys 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 | 2,079 | 2,123 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,046 | 2,046 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,958 | 1,974 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 30 | 9 | 56 | 31.6% |
| As White | 44 | 13 | 3 | 28 | 29.5% |
| As Black | 51 | 17 | 6 | 28 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Igor Vanduyfhuys's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Igor Vanduyfhuys's side.
First moves as White (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 43 | 97.7% | 33.7% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 33.7% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Vanduyfhuys usually continues Nf3 (31.6% score)
- …c6 (19% of these games) — Vanduyfhuys usually continues d4 (12.5% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Vanduyfhuys usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Vanduyfhuys usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 24 | 80.0% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 10.0% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 57.1% | 31.3% |
| d5 | 4 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
Igor Vanduyfhuys's chess games
All 95 games by Igor Vanduyfhuys in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2015 - Aug 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: 30 wins, 9 draws, 56 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A62 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2023 | Tomas Kulhanek | 2,328 | 10th Prague Summer Open A | D00 |
| Jul 2023 | Erwin Boehm | 2,164 | 42nd St Veit Open | B50 |
| Jul 2023 | Rene Schwab | 2,156 | 42nd St Veit Open | B16 |
| Aug 2019 | Michal Sobek | 2,101 | ch-EU U14 | B70 |
| Jul 2023 | Mike P Waddington | 2,082 | 42nd St Veit Open | B85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-EU U14 | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 2,023 |
| ch-EU Union U12 | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,406 |
| ch-EU Union U10 | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 1,512 |
| 42nd St Veit Open | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 2,186 |
| 25th EU-ch U10 | 2015 | 8 | 2 | 1,597 |
| 56th Polanica Zdroj Open C | 2020 | 8 | 3 | 1,557 |
| 27th ch-EU U12 | 2017 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,578 |
| 54th Rubinstein Memorial A | 2018 | 8 | 1 | 1,553 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Igor Vanduyfhuys's chess games?
95 games by Igor Vanduyfhuys, from Feb 2015 to Aug 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 Igor Vanduyfhuys has played.
What does Igor Vanduyfhuys play on the first move as White?
Across 44 games with White in our database, Igor Vanduyfhuys opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Igor Vanduyfhuys answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...f5 (7% of games).
What openings does Igor Vanduyfhuys play as White?
As White, Igor Vanduyfhuys's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 44 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Igor Vanduyfhuys play as Black?
As Black, Igor Vanduyfhuys most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (7 games, 28.6% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 51 games.
What is Igor Vanduyfhuys's FIDE rating?
Igor Vanduyfhuys is currently rated 2,079 in classical chess, 2,046 in rapid and 1,958 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,123 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Igor Vanduyfhuys played?
Our database contains 95 games by Igor Vanduyfhuys, covering Feb 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 9 draws, 56 losses (31.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Igor Vanduyfhuys?
95 games by Igor Vanduyfhuys 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.