Prepare against Jan Vandendriessche
Belgium · World #15,935 classical · FIDE ID 204862
When preparing against Jan Vandendriessche, expect 1.Nf3 in 57% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (53%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as White, 10.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 83 games by Jan Vandendriessche, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan Vandendriessche's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Vandendriessche 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 | 2,095 | 2,227 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 2,067 | 2,111 | May 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,046 | 2,046 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 16 | 21 | 46 | 19.3% |
| As White | 42 | 9 | 10 | 23 | 21.4% |
| As Black | 41 | 7 | 11 | 23 | 17.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Vandendriessche's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Vandendriessche's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 24 | 57.1% | 27.1% |
| e4 | 18 | 42.9% | 41.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 57% of White games, 27.1% score
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Vandendriessche usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Vandendriessche usually continues g3 (37.5% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Vandendriessche usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 43% of White games, 41.7% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Vandendriessche usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Vandendriessche usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Vandendriessche usually continues d3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 50.0% | 43.8% |
| g6 | 7 | 43.8% | 42.9% |
| d6 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 52.9% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 7 | 41.2% | 28.6% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Jan Vandendriessche's chess games
All 83 games by Jan Vandendriessche in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2003 - 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, 21 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 20 | 2/4/14 | 10.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Double Fianchetto | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 14 | 3/4/7 | 21.4% |
| E93 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E67 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A68 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1989 | Mark Adams | 2,505 | Ostend Open | C09 |
| Aug 2019 | Selim Citak | 2,263 | Bruges Masters | A05 |
| Oct 2001 | Pieter Tolk | 2,244 | chT-BEL 0102 | B01 |
| Aug 2016 | Julien Sohier | 2,240 | Bruges Masters Open | A08 |
| Feb 2020 | Roel Hamblok | 2,238 | Wachtebeke B | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wachtebeke B | 2020 | 15 | 4 | 1,927 |
| chT-BEL 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 0.5 | 2,030 |
| Bruges Masters Open | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 2,117 |
| Wch U26 | 1992 | 8 | 2 | 2,136 |
| Blankenberge Flemish Open | 2024 | 8 | 4 | 2,064 |
| Sudeste Open | 2001 | 6 | 3 | 2,321 |
| Bruges Masters | 2019 | 4 | 1 | 2,170 |
| chT-BEL 0001 | 2001 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,916 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Vandendriessche's chess games?
83 games by Jan Vandendriessche, from Jul 2003 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 Vandendriessche has played.
What does Jan Vandendriessche play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Jan Vandendriessche opens with 1.Nf3 (57% of games), 1.e4 (43% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Vandendriessche answers 1...e6 (50% of games), 1...g6 (44% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (53% of games), 1...g6 (41% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games).
What openings does Jan Vandendriessche play as White?
As White, Jan Vandendriessche's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (20 games, 10.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Vandendriessche play as Black?
As Black, Jan Vandendriessche most often plays: Modern Defense (14 games, 21.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Jan Vandendriessche's FIDE rating?
Jan Vandendriessche is currently rated 2,095 in classical chess, 2,067 in rapid and 2,046 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,227 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Jan Vandendriessche played?
Our database contains 83 games by Jan Vandendriessche, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 21 draws, 46 losses (19.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Vandendriessche?
83 games by Jan Vandendriessche 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.