Prepare against Jens Cuyvers
Belgium · World #41,486 classical · FIDE ID 264121
Our database contains 37 games by Jens Cuyvers, covering Sep 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jens Cuyvers's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jens Cuyvers 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 | 2,039 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,799 | 1,799 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,799 | 1,799 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 9 | 13 | 15 | 24.3% |
| As White | 22 | 5 | 5 | 12 | 22.7% |
| As Black | 15 | 4 | 8 | 3 | 26.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jens Cuyvers's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jens Cuyvers's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 15 | 68.2% | 36.7% |
| e4 | 7 | 31.8% | 28.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 68% of White games, 36.7% score
- …d5 (47% of these games) — Cuyvers usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Cuyvers usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Cuyvers usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 32% of White games, 28.6% score
- …e5 (43% of these games) — Cuyvers usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …d6 (29% of these games) — Cuyvers usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Cuyvers usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 6 | 100.0% | 58.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
Jens Cuyvers's chess games
All 37 games by Jens Cuyvers in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2019 - 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: 9 wins, 13 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A69 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B62 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E05 | Catalan | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A38 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2023 | William Boudry | 2,084 | Brasschaat Open | C00 |
| Oct 2022 | Taco Van de Poel | 1,881 | 25th Hoogeveen Open | B62 |
| Oct 2022 | Rick Kompaan | 1,785 | 25th Hoogeveen Open | E05 |
| Mar 2021 | Sarah M Grenham | 1,773 | 4NCL Online U2000 Open 6th | D13 |
| Jun 2020 | Karl Denzinger | 1,671 | 1st Wil Acrevis Open | A85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25th Hoogeveen Open | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 1,879 |
| ch-EU U08 | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,241 |
| Brasschaat Open | 2024 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,870 |
| 1st Wil Acrevis Open | 2020 | 5 | 3 | 1,541 |
| 4NCL Online U2000 Open 6th | 2021 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,865 |
| ch-BEL Open | 2025 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,731 |
| 13th Eindhoven WLC Open | 2023 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,155 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jens Cuyvers's chess games?
37 games by Jens Cuyvers, from Sep 2019 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 Jens Cuyvers has played.
What does Jens Cuyvers play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Jens Cuyvers opens with 1.d4 (68% of games), 1.e4 (32% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jens Cuyvers answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Jens Cuyvers play as White?
As White, Jens Cuyvers's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jens Cuyvers play as Black?
As Black, Jens Cuyvers most often plays: Catalan (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Jens Cuyvers's FIDE rating?
Jens Cuyvers is currently rated 1,928 in classical chess, 1,799 in rapid and 1,799 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,039 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Jens Cuyvers played?
Our database contains 37 games by Jens Cuyvers, covering Sep 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 13 draws, 15 losses (24.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jens Cuyvers?
37 games by Jens Cuyvers 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.