Prepare against Jan Viaene
Belgium · World #100,420 classical · FIDE ID 209228
When preparing against Jan Viaene, expect 1.e4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (58%).
Our database contains 56 games by Jan Viaene, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan Viaene's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Viaene 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 | 1,728 | 1,867 | Mar 2013 |
| Rapid | 1,826 | 1,826 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 17 | 11 | 28 | 30.4% |
| As White | 28 | 8 | 7 | 13 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 28 | 9 | 4 | 15 | 32.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Viaene's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Viaene's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 78.6% | 34.1% |
| d4 | 6 | 21.4% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 34.1% score
- …c6 (27% of these games) — Viaene usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- …c5 (23% of these games) — Viaene usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Viaene usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 21% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Viaene usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Viaene usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Viaene usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 90.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 58.3% | 35.7% |
| d5 | 5 | 41.7% | 30.0% |
Jan Viaene's chess games
All 56 games by Jan Viaene in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2009 - 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: 17 wins, 11 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B22 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B56 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D16 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B09 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2009 | Eric Szylar | 2,048 | Roux CREC Open | B77 |
| Aug 2007 | Benny Todts | 2,039 | 7th Brasschaat Open | B33 |
| Aug 2012 | Thomas Massoels | 2,019 | Brasschaat Open 12th | A04 |
| Jul 2017 | Patrick Boons | 2,015 | ch-BEL Open | B07 |
| Aug 2005 | Guy Baete | 1,911 | 5th Brasschaat Open | B09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Antwerp League Open | 1989 | 9 | 7 | 1,631 |
| ch-BEL Open | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 1,841 |
| ch-Antwerp League Series A | 1992 | 9 | 4 | – |
| 5th Brasschaat Open | 2005 | 4 | 2 | 1,866 |
| 13th Brasschaat Open | 2013 | 3 | 1 | 1,998 |
| Roux CREC Open | 2009 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,191 |
| 7th Brasschaat Open | 2007 | 2 | 1 | 2,073 |
| Ghent Open | 2005 | 2 | 0 | 341 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Viaene's chess games?
56 games by Jan Viaene, from Jan 2009 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 Viaene has played.
What does Jan Viaene play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Jan Viaene opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.d4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Viaene answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...d5 (42% of games).
What openings does Jan Viaene play as White?
As White, Jan Viaene's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Viaene play as Black?
As Black, Jan Viaene most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Jan Viaene's FIDE rating?
Jan Viaene is currently rated 1,728 in classical chess, 1,826 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,867 (Mar 2013).
How many games has Jan Viaene played?
Our database contains 56 games by Jan Viaene, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 11 draws, 28 losses (30.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Viaene?
56 games by Jan Viaene 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.