Prepare against Jan De Weerd
Belgium · World #24,990 classical · FIDE ID 203033
When preparing against Jan De Weerd, expect 1.e4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (20% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (33%).
Our database contains 76 games by Jan De Weerd, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Jan De Weerd's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan De Weerd 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 | 2,018 | 2,127 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,011 | 2,023 | Nov 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 32.9% |
| As White | 39 | 13 | 12 | 14 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 37 | 12 | 14 | 11 | 32.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan De Weerd's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan De Weerd's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 31 | 79.5% | 53.2% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 20.5% | 31.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 53.2% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Weerd usually continues Nf3 (46.4% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Weerd usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (6% of these games) — Weerd usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 21% of White games, 31.3% score
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Weerd usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (13% of these games) — Weerd usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Weerd usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 4 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 20.0% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 3 | 15.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 33.3% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 33.3% | 100.0% |
Jan De Weerd's chess games
All 76 games by Jan De Weerd in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 25 wins, 26 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A09 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A97 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C71 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | Robert Schuermans | 2,113 | Brasschaat Open | C63 |
| Jan 1998 | Yuli Lavrenov | 2,110 | chT-BEL 9798 | A96 |
| Jan 1997 | David Pouvreau | 2,045 | chT-BEL 9798 | C02 |
| Aug 2025 | Antonio Marques Taltavull | 2,026 | Brasschaat Open | B30 |
| Aug 2002 | Marc Moors | 1,992 | 02nd Brasschaat Open | B88 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brasschaat Open | 2025 | 16 | 8.5 | 2,003 |
| chT-BEL 9798 | 1998 | 11 | 5 | 2,131 |
| ch-Antwerp League | 1984 | 9 | 4 | – |
| 15th Brasschaat Open | 2015 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,094 |
| 02nd Brasschaat Open | 2002 | 7 | 5 | 2,092 |
| 4th Brasschaat Open | 2004 | 7 | 4 | 1,979 |
| Brasschaat Open 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 3 | 2,000 |
| 19th Brasschaat Open | 2019 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,790 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan De Weerd's chess games?
76 games by Jan De Weerd, from Apr 2003 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 Jan De Weerd has played.
What does Jan De Weerd play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Jan De Weerd opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan De Weerd answers 1...e6 (20% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...f5 (33% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games).
What openings does Jan De Weerd play as White?
As White, Jan De Weerd's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan De Weerd play as Black?
As Black, Jan De Weerd most often plays: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Jan De Weerd's FIDE rating?
Jan De Weerd is currently rated 2,018 in classical chess, 2,011 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,127 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Jan De Weerd played?
Our database contains 76 games by Jan De Weerd, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 26 draws, 25 losses (32.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan De Weerd?
76 games by Jan De Weerd 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.