Prepare against Jean-Marc Vandervorst
France · World #41,514 classical · FIDE ID 618594
Our database contains 90 games by Jean-Marc Vandervorst, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jean-Marc Vandervorst's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jean-Marc Vandervorst 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 | 1,928 | 2,133 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,932 | 1,932 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 26 | 25 | 39 | 28.9% |
| As White | 51 | 15 | 16 | 20 | 29.4% |
| As Black | 39 | 11 | 9 | 19 | 28.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jean-Marc Vandervorst's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jean-Marc Vandervorst's side.
First moves as White (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 35 | 68.6% | 42.9% |
| e4 | 15 | 29.4% | 50.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 2.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 69% of White games, 42.9% score
- …Nf6 (49% of these games) — Vandervorst usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Vandervorst usually continues Nf3 (29.2% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Vandervorst usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 29% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Vandervorst usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Vandervorst usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Vandervorst usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 35.0% | 85.7% |
| c5 | 6 | 30.0% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 4 | 20.0% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 2 | 10.0% | 75.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 64.3% | 22.2% |
| d5 | 3 | 21.4% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
Jean-Marc Vandervorst's chess games
All 90 games by Jean-Marc Vandervorst 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: 26 wins, 25 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Torre Attack | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D04 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D55 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A14 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1999 | Yochanan Afek | 2,360 | Bethune Open | B44 |
| Jan 2009 | Denis Garrido | 2,325 | chT2-FRA South 0809 | A48 |
| Jan 1999 | Nicolas Varlet | 2,180 | Besancon Open A | D02 |
| Jul 2002 | Gerard Marciniak | 2,146 | 1st Condom Open | A46 |
| Apr 2005 | Gilles Gaudineau | 2,057 | chT2-FRA 0405 | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethune Open | 1999 | 12 | 8 | 2,335 |
| Bethune-A | 2001 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,963 |
| Condom Open 19th | 2022 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,799 |
| 7th Herlies Open | 2002 | 7 | 5 | 1,906 |
| chT2-FRA 0405 | 2005 | 5 | 2 | 2,015 |
| 1st Condom Open | 2002 | 4 | 2 | 2,147 |
| 4th Condom Open | 2005 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,068 |
| chT2-FRA 0304a | 2004 | 3 | 0 | 1,886 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jean-Marc Vandervorst's chess games?
90 games by Jean-Marc Vandervorst, 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 Jean-Marc Vandervorst has played.
What does Jean-Marc Vandervorst play on the first move as White?
Across 51 games with White in our database, Jean-Marc Vandervorst opens with 1.d4 (69% of games), 1.e4 (29% of games), 1.e3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jean-Marc Vandervorst answers 1...e5 (35% of games), 1...c5 (30% of games), 1...g6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (64% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games).
What openings does Jean-Marc Vandervorst play as White?
As White, Jean-Marc Vandervorst's most-played openings in our database are: Torre Attack (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 51 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jean-Marc Vandervorst play as Black?
As Black, Jean-Marc Vandervorst most often plays: Modern Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Jean-Marc Vandervorst's FIDE rating?
Jean-Marc Vandervorst is currently rated 1,928 in classical chess, 1,932 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,133 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Jean-Marc Vandervorst played?
Our database contains 90 games by Jean-Marc Vandervorst, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 25 draws, 39 losses (28.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jean-Marc Vandervorst?
90 games by Jean-Marc Vandervorst 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.