Prepare against Iris Verstraeten
Belgium · World #61,874 classical · FIDE ID 232106
When preparing against Iris Verstraeten, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 45 games by Iris Verstraeten, covering Nov 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Iris Verstraeten's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Iris Verstraeten 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 | 1,849 | 1,852 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 10 | 14 | 21 | 22.2% |
| As White | 22 | 6 | 6 | 10 | 27.3% |
| As Black | 23 | 4 | 8 | 11 | 17.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Iris Verstraeten's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Iris Verstraeten's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 100.0% | 40.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 40.9% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Verstraeten usually continues Nf3 (38.9% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Verstraeten usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Verstraeten usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 55.6% | 35.0% |
| c5 | 8 | 44.4% | 43.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 66.7% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
Iris Verstraeten's chess games
All 45 games by Iris Verstraeten in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2011 - 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: 10 wins, 14 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B15 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A39 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Three Knights Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2015 | Noah Paquay | 1,578 | ch-BEL U16 | C11 |
| Apr 2015 | Sara Temmerman | 1,439 | ch-BEL U16 | C42 |
| Apr 2015 | Amir Jalalijam | 1,434 | ch-BEL U16 | B47 |
| Apr 2015 | Nathan Vanhercke | 1,155 | ch-BEL U16 | B15 |
| Apr 2014 | Felix Wertz | 1,026 | ch-BEL U16 | B21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BEL U16 | 2015 | 18 | 9 | 1,372 |
| Wch U10 Girls | 2009 | 10 | 3 | – |
| ch-EU U14 Girls | 2012 | 9 | 3 | 1,687 |
| Wch U12 Girls | 2011 | 3 | 1.5 | 1,802 |
| ch-BEL U14 | 2012 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,512 |
| ch-BEL Open | 2013 | 1 | 0 | 1,645 |
| 11th Leiden LCT Open B | 2017 | 1 | 0 | 1,502 |
| 06th Leiden LCT Open B | 2012 | 1 | 0 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Iris Verstraeten's chess games?
45 games by Iris Verstraeten, from Nov 2011 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 Iris Verstraeten has played.
What does Iris Verstraeten play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Iris Verstraeten opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Iris Verstraeten answers 1...e5 (56% of games), 1...c5 (44% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Iris Verstraeten play as White?
As White, Iris Verstraeten's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Rossolimo (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game: Evans Gambit (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Iris Verstraeten play as Black?
As Black, Iris Verstraeten most often plays: Petrov's Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Iris Verstraeten's FIDE rating?
Iris Verstraeten is currently rated 1,849 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,852 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Iris Verstraeten played?
Our database contains 45 games by Iris Verstraeten, covering Nov 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 14 draws, 21 losses (22.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Iris Verstraeten?
45 games by Iris Verstraeten 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.