Prepare against Joachim Demoulin
Belgium · World #17,320 classical · FIDE ID 201146
Our database contains 53 games by Joachim Demoulin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Joachim Demoulin's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joachim Demoulin 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 | 2,081 | 2,130 | Apr 2008 |
| Blitz | 2,040 | 2,048 | Apr 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 22 | 11 | 19 | 41.5% |
| As White | 25 | 11 | 4 | 10 | 44.0% |
| As Black | 28 | 11 | 7 | 9 | 39.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joachim Demoulin's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joachim Demoulin's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 52.0% | 50.0% |
| b4 | 10 | 40.0% | 65.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 8.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 52% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Demoulin usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Demoulin usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Demoulin usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.b4 — 40% of White games, 65.0% score
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Demoulin usually continues Bb2 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (30% of these games) — Demoulin usually continues Bb2 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Demoulin usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 78.6% | 63.6% |
| c5 | 2 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 66.7% | 58.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 33.3% | 33.3% |
Joachim Demoulin's chess games
All 53 games by Joachim Demoulin in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 22 wins, 11 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 10 | 6/1/3 | 60.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Bishop's Opening: Boden-Kieseritzky Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D91 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Grob's Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/0 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1994 | Laszlo Dupsky | 2,305 | Wch U18 | C47 |
| Jan 2004 | Thierry Verspecht | 2,148 | BEL ch-FEFB | B23 |
| Jan 1993 | Liga Ungure | 2,145 | 09th Cappelle Open | B56 |
| Jan 2004 | Philippe Lombart | 2,039 | BEL ch-FEFB | C56 |
| Jul 1996 | Wim Luyckx | 1,983 | ch-BEL Open | A00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch U18 | 1994 | 9 | 4 | 2,303 |
| BEL ch-FEFB | 2004 | 7 | 4 | 2,225 |
| Leuven Open | 1994 | 6 | 2 | 1,714 |
| chT-BEL 0203 | 2003 | 6 | 5.5 | 2,395 |
| ch-BEL Open | 1996 | 6 | 4 | 2,088 |
| Huy Open | 1993 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,270 |
| Glorney Cup U20 | 1995 | 5 | 2 | 2,137 |
| chT-BEL 9900 | 1999 | 2 | 0.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joachim Demoulin's chess games?
53 games by Joachim Demoulin, from Apr 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 Joachim Demoulin has played.
What does Joachim Demoulin play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Joachim Demoulin opens with 1.e4 (52% of games), 1.b4 (40% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joachim Demoulin answers 1...e5 (79% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Joachim Demoulin play as White?
As White, Joachim Demoulin's most-played openings in our database are: Orangutan opening (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joachim Demoulin play as Black?
As Black, Joachim Demoulin most often plays: Benoni Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Joachim Demoulin's FIDE rating?
Joachim Demoulin is currently rated 2,081 in classical chess and 2,040 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,130 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Joachim Demoulin played?
Our database contains 53 games by Joachim Demoulin, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 11 draws, 19 losses (41.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joachim Demoulin?
53 games by Joachim Demoulin 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.