Prepare against Jimmy Van Hoorebeke
Belgium · World #76,583 classical · FIDE ID 222224
When preparing against Jimmy Van Hoorebeke, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...f5 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Dutch Defense as Black, 15.8% over 19 games.
Our database contains 65 games by Jimmy Van Hoorebeke, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jimmy Van Hoorebeke's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jimmy Van Hoorebeke 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 | 1,800 | 1,847 | Aug 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,846 | 1,846 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 21 | 14 | 30 | 32.3% |
| As White | 31 | 15 | 5 | 11 | 48.4% |
| As Black | 34 | 6 | 9 | 19 | 17.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jimmy Van Hoorebeke's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jimmy Van Hoorebeke's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 31 | 100.0% | 56.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 56.5% score
- …e6 (26% of these games) — Hoorebeke usually continues d4 (30.0% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Hoorebeke usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (26% of these games) — Hoorebeke usually continues d4 (68.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 13 | 100.0% | 26.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| f5 | 16 | 100.0% | 31.3% |
Jimmy Van Hoorebeke's chess games
All 65 games by Jimmy Van Hoorebeke in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2011 - 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: 21 wins, 14 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 19 | 3/5/11 | 15.8% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A85 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2003 | Tony Peleman | 2,095 | 3rd Brasschaat Open | B11 |
| Aug 2003 | Fernand De Combes | 2,085 | 3rd Brasschaat Open | A85 |
| Jan 2019 | Daniel Rittie | 1,972 | 15th Vandoeuvre Open B | B02 |
| Jan 2015 | Jean-Jacques Labadie | 1,958 | 6th Lille Luce Open | C26 |
| Aug 2023 | Theodor Schleich | 1,898 | 10th Arber Open | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6th Arber Open | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 1,813 |
| 7th Arber Open | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,809 |
| 6th Lille Luce Open | 2015 | 7 | 4 | 1,870 |
| 26th Goch Open | 2015 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,670 |
| 3rd Brasschaat Open | 2003 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,000 |
| Ghent C&D Open | 2004 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,583 |
| 17th Brasschaat Open | 2017 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,794 |
| 8th Arber Open | 2019 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,886 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jimmy Van Hoorebeke's chess games?
65 games by Jimmy Van Hoorebeke, from Jul 2011 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 Jimmy Van Hoorebeke has played.
What does Jimmy Van Hoorebeke play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Jimmy Van Hoorebeke opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jimmy Van Hoorebeke answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...f5 (100% of games).
What openings does Jimmy Van Hoorebeke play as White?
As White, Jimmy Van Hoorebeke's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Vienna Game (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jimmy Van Hoorebeke play as Black?
As Black, Jimmy Van Hoorebeke most often plays: Dutch Defense (19 games, 15.8% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Jimmy Van Hoorebeke's FIDE rating?
Jimmy Van Hoorebeke is currently rated 1,800 in classical chess, 1,846 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,847 (Aug 2015).
How many games has Jimmy Van Hoorebeke played?
Our database contains 65 games by Jimmy Van Hoorebeke, covering Jul 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 14 draws, 30 losses (32.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jimmy Van Hoorebeke?
65 games by Jimmy Van Hoorebeke 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.