Prepare against Jacob Dreelinck
FM · Belgium · World #2,159 classical · FIDE ID 250511
When preparing against Jacob Dreelinck, expect 1.e4 in 78% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (38% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (81%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: King's Gambit as White, 26.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 747 games by Jacob Dreelinck, covering May 2018 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Jacob Dreelinck's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jacob Dreelinck 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 | 2,375 | 2,375 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,126 | 2,146 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,210 | 2,334 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 747 | 300 | 65 | 382 | 40.2% |
| As White | 366 | 154 | 33 | 179 | 42.1% |
| As Black | 381 | 146 | 32 | 203 | 38.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jacob Dreelinck's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jacob Dreelinck's side.
First moves as White (363 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 284 | 78.2% | 48.6% |
| d4 | 41 | 11.3% | 35.4% |
| h4 | 11 | 3.0% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 9 | 2.5% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| Nc3 | 3 | 0.8% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 78% of White games, 48.6% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Dreelinck usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Dreelinck usually continues Nf3 (47.2% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Dreelinck usually continues d4 (51.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 35.4% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Dreelinck usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Dreelinck usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- …d6 (5% of these games) — Dreelinck usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (183 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 70 | 38.3% | 42.1% |
| c5 | 60 | 32.8% | 38.3% |
| e6 | 30 | 16.4% | 40.0% |
| c6 | 8 | 4.4% | 18.8% |
| h6 | 6 | 3.3% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 3 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (114 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 92 | 80.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 5.3% | 16.7% |
| f5 | 5 | 4.4% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 3.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 2.6% | 83.3% |
| b6 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Jacob Dreelinck's chess games
All 747 games by Jacob Dreelinck in the Chess.ceo database (May 2018 - Sep 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: 300 wins, 65 draws, 382 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 51 | 20/10/21 | 39.2% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 25 | 12/1/12 | 48.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 15 | 4/1/10 | 26.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 13 | 4/0/9 | 30.8% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 11 | 5/0/6 | 45.5% |
| A00 | Kadas Opening | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 42 | 20/3/19 | 47.6% |
| B27 | Sicilian | 29 | 9/2/18 | 31.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 18 | 6/2/10 | 33.3% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 14 | 6/1/7 | 42.9% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 13 | 5/1/7 | 38.5% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 5/0/8 | 38.5% |
| E10 | Catalan | 12 | 5/0/7 | 41.7% |
| A10 | English Opening | 11 | 2/2/7 | 18.2% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 9 | 1/1/7 | 11.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Lorenzo Lodici | 2,599 | 1st 3-0 Thu 25th Jun 2026 | D53 |
| Jul 2026 | Diptayan Ghosh | 2,554 | La Plagne Soleil Masters | D05 |
| Jun 2026 | Alexander Rustemov | 2,525 | 1st 3-0 Thu 18th Jun 2026 | E10 |
| Aug 2024 | Daniel Howard Fernandez | 2,519 | Bruges Thinkers Publishing | B15 |
| Apr 2026 | Cem Kaan Gokerkan | 2,512 | Grenke Chess Festival 2026 | Freestyle Open A | ? |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 482 | 206.5 | 2,144 |
| 1st 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 46 | 16 | 2,026 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thursday | 2026 | 23 | 8.5 | 2,203 |
| 2nd 3-0 Thu 28th May 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,308 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 25th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,509 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 4th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,165 |
| 1st 3-0 Thu 11th Jun 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,133 |
| Bruges Masters Open | 2025 | 11 | 7 | 2,388 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jacob Dreelinck's chess games?
747 games by Jacob Dreelinck, from May 2018 to Sep 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 Jacob Dreelinck has played.
What does Jacob Dreelinck play on the first move as White?
Across 363 games with White in our database, Jacob Dreelinck opens with 1.e4 (78% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games), 1.h4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jacob Dreelinck answers 1...e5 (38% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...e6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games), 1...f5 (4% of games).
What openings does Jacob Dreelinck play as White?
As White, Jacob Dreelinck's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (51 games, 39.2% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (25 games, 48.0% win rate); King's Gambit (15 games, 26.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 366 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jacob Dreelinck play as Black?
As Black, Jacob Dreelinck most often plays: Indian Defense (42 games, 47.6% win rate); Sicilian (29 games, 31.0% win rate); Italian Game (18 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 381 games.
What is Jacob Dreelinck's FIDE rating?
Jacob Dreelinck is currently rated 2,375 in classical chess, 2,126 in rapid and 2,210 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,375 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Jacob Dreelinck played?
Our database contains 747 games by Jacob Dreelinck, covering May 2018 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 300 wins, 65 draws, 382 losses (40.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jacob Dreelinck?
747 games by Jacob Dreelinck 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.