Prepare against Jan Windels
Belgium · World #42,396 classical · FIDE ID 208094
Our database contains 52 games by Jan Windels, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jan Windels's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jan Windels 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 | 1,924 | 2,030 | Feb 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,992 | 1,992 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,975 | 1,999 | May 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 15 | 19 | 18 | 28.8% |
| As White | 26 | 7 | 11 | 8 | 26.9% |
| As Black | 26 | 8 | 8 | 10 | 30.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jan Windels's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jan Windels's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 50.0% | 46.2% |
| Nc3 | 6 | 23.1% | 41.7% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 15.4% | 62.5% |
| d4 | 2 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 50% of White games, 46.2% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Windels usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Windels usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Windels usually continues f4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nc3 — 23% of White games, 41.7% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Windels usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Windels usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Windels usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 69.2% | 72.2% |
| e6 | 3 | 23.1% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 37.5% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Jan Windels's chess games
All 52 games by Jan Windels in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2005 - 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: 15 wins, 19 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D96 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B38 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C09 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2004 | Kees Nieuwelink | 2,232 | chT2-BEL 0304 | B90 |
| Jul 2009 | Tim Mazajchik | 2,230 | 32nd Ghent Taminco Open | A20 |
| Dec 2004 | Thomas Maes | 2,229 | 25th Bethune Open A | D02 |
| Oct 2005 | Frederic Robert | 1,981 | 20th Le Touquet Open | C30 |
| Oct 2005 | Paul Vekemans | 1,892 | 20th Le Touquet Open | C09 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NOR Open | 2006 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,114 |
| 20th Le Touquet Open | 2005 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,048 |
| ch-BEL U16 | 1998 | 6 | 4 | – |
| 25th Bethune Open A | 2004 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,278 |
| 32nd Ghent Taminco Open | 2009 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,242 |
| chT2-BEL 0304 | 2004 | 4 | 2 | 2,127 |
| 21st Le Touquet Open | 2006 | 4 | 1 | 1,919 |
| 25th Geraardsbergen Open | 2009 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,030 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jan Windels's chess games?
52 games by Jan Windels, from Jul 2005 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 Windels has played.
What does Jan Windels play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Jan Windels opens with 1.e4 (50% of games), 1.Nc3 (23% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jan Windels answers 1...c5 (69% of games), 1...e6 (23% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games).
What openings does Jan Windels play as White?
As White, Jan Windels's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Dunst Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jan Windels play as Black?
As Black, Jan Windels most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Jan Windels's FIDE rating?
Jan Windels is currently rated 1,924 in classical chess, 1,992 in rapid and 1,975 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,030 (Feb 2016).
How many games has Jan Windels played?
Our database contains 52 games by Jan Windels, covering Jul 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 19 draws, 18 losses (28.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jan Windels?
52 games by Jan Windels 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.