Prepare against Jan Van Mechelen
FM · Belgium · World #17,967 classical · FIDE ID 201863
Our database contains 541 games by Jan Van Mechelen, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jan Van Mechelen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Van Mechelen 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 | 2,075 | 2,320 | Oct 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,117 | 2,240 | Oct 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 541 | 204 | 203 | 134 | 37.7% |
| As White | 258 | 111 | 94 | 53 | 43.0% |
| As Black | 283 | 93 | 109 | 81 | 32.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Van Mechelen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Van Mechelen's side.
First moves as White (258 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 93 | 36.0% | 58.1% |
| Nf3 | 80 | 31.0% | 63.1% |
| d4 | 71 | 27.5% | 66.2% |
| b3 | 6 | 2.3% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 6 | 2.3% | 33.3% |
| g3 | 2 | 0.8% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 36% of White games, 58.1% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Mechelen usually continues Nf3 (52.2% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Mechelen usually continues d3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Mechelen usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 31% of White games, 63.1% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Mechelen usually continues g3 (52.9% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Mechelen usually continues g3 (73.1% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Mechelen usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (151 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 94 | 62.3% | 56.4% |
| e6 | 47 | 31.1% | 51.1% |
| e5 | 3 | 2.0% | 16.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 1.3% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 68 | 87.2% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 3.8% | 83.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Jan Van Mechelen's chess games
All 541 games by Jan Van Mechelen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 204 wins, 203 draws, 134 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 29 | 15/10/4 | 51.7% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 15 | 10/4/1 | 66.7% |
| B38 | English Opening | 13 | 5/7/1 | 38.5% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 3/7/2 | 25.0% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 10 | 6/0/4 | 60.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 43 | 17/15/11 | 39.5% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 19 | 5/7/7 | 26.3% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 14 | 2/6/6 | 14.3% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 14 | 3/8/3 | 21.4% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 13 | 5/6/2 | 38.5% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 1/5/6 | 8.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 10 | 2/6/2 | 20.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 9 | 0/5/4 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2008 | Alexandre Dgebuadze | 2,562 | ch-BEL | E10 |
| Nov 2000 | Geert De Meyer | 2,485 | chT-BEL 0001 | B92 |
| Jul 2017 | Christopher Ward | 2,441 | 40th Ghent Eastman Open | A47 |
| Jan 1995 | Ekrem Cekro | 2,440 | Brussels Open | B06 |
| Aug 2006 | Jan Plachetka | 2,427 | 5th Charleroi Open | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleroi Open | 2023 | 68 | 44 | 2,170 |
| ch-BEL | 2008 | 27 | 10 | 2,266 |
| ch-BEL Open | 2013 | 26 | 18 | 2,184 |
| ch-BEL Class A | 1999 | 18 | 11 | 2,265 |
| chT-BEL 0001 | 2001 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,282 |
| Geraardsbergen Open | 2013 | 12 | 8 | 2,216 |
| chT-BEL 9798 | 1998 | 11 | 5 | 2,241 |
| chT-BEL 9899 | 1999 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,327 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Van Mechelen's chess games?
541 games by Jan Van Mechelen, from Apr 2003 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 Jan Van Mechelen has played.
What does Jan Van Mechelen play on the first move as White?
Across 258 games with White in our database, Jan Van Mechelen opens with 1.e4 (36% of games), 1.Nf3 (31% of games), 1.d4 (28% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Van Mechelen answers 1...c5 (62% of games), 1...e6 (31% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Jan Van Mechelen play as White?
As White, Jan Van Mechelen's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (29 games, 51.7% win rate); Indian Defense (15 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening (13 games, 38.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 258 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Van Mechelen play as Black?
As Black, Jan Van Mechelen most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (43 games, 39.5% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (19 games, 26.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (14 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 283 games.
What is Jan Van Mechelen's FIDE rating?
Jan Van Mechelen is currently rated 2,075 in classical chess, 2,117 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,320 (Oct 2007).
How many games has Jan Van Mechelen played?
Our database contains 541 games by Jan Van Mechelen, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 204 wins, 203 draws, 134 losses (37.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Van Mechelen?
541 games by Jan Van Mechelen 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.