Prepare against Jan De Geest
Belgium · World #133,177 classical · FIDE ID 214345
When preparing against Jan De Geest, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 37 games by Jan De Geest, covering Jan 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan De Geest's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan De Geest 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 | 1,638 | 1,734 | Nov 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,676 | 1,676 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 16 | 3 | 18 | 43.2% |
| As White | 16 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 21 | 10 | 1 | 10 | 47.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan De Geest's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan De Geest's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 100.0% | 43.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 43.8% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Geest usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Geest usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …c6 (6% of these games) — Geest usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 100.0% | 54.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 100.0% | 28.6% |
Jan De Geest's chess games
All 37 games by Jan De Geest in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 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: 16 wins, 3 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2004 | Rudy De Preter | 2,395 | ch-BEL Open B | C65 |
| Nov 2006 | Jules Reyskens | 1,792 | 18th Leuven Open | C58 |
| Aug 2008 | Arne Vancleef | 1,648 | 08th Brasschaat Open | B01 |
| Jun 2014 | Erik De Coninck | 1,628 | 8th Maastricht Limburg Open C | D02 |
| Jul 2004 | Maurice Vanhoudt | 1,512 | ch-BEL Open B | B51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BEL Open | 2017 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,452 |
| ch-Vlaams | 2004 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,713 |
| 8th Maastricht Limburg Open C | 2014 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,554 |
| ch-BEL Open B | 2004 | 4 | 2 | 1,911 |
| 15th Brasschaat Open | 2015 | 3 | 1 | 1,668 |
| Leuven Open 14th | 2002 | 3 | 2 | 2,295 |
| 5th Brasschaat Open | 2005 | 1 | 1 | 1,783 |
| 18th Leuven Open | 2006 | 1 | 1 | 2,192 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan De Geest's chess games?
37 games by Jan De Geest, from Jan 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 Jan De Geest has played.
What does Jan De Geest play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Jan De Geest opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan De Geest answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Jan De Geest play as White?
As White, Jan De Geest's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan De Geest play as Black?
As Black, Jan De Geest most often plays: Budapest Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Jan De Geest's FIDE rating?
Jan De Geest is currently rated 1,638 in classical chess, 1,676 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,734 (Nov 2011).
How many games has Jan De Geest played?
Our database contains 37 games by Jan De Geest, covering Jan 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 3 draws, 18 losses (43.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan De Geest?
37 games by Jan De Geest 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.