Prepare against Johan De Brouwere
Belgium · World #76,587 classical · FIDE ID 262749
When preparing against Johan De Brouwere, expect 1.d4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 43 games by Johan De Brouwere, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Johan De Brouwere's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Johan De Brouwere 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 | 1,800 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,774 | 1,774 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 16 | 8 | 19 | 37.2% |
| As White | 23 | 10 | 5 | 8 | 43.5% |
| As Black | 20 | 6 | 3 | 11 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Johan De Brouwere's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Johan De Brouwere's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 19 | 82.6% | 55.3% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 17.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 83% of White games, 55.3% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Brouwere usually continues Nf3 (55.0% score)
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Brouwere usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (5% of these games) — Brouwere usually continues c3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 17% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Brouwere usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Brouwere usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (25% of these games) — Brouwere usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 81.8% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 18.2% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
Johan De Brouwere's chess games
All 43 games by Johan De Brouwere in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - 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: 16 wins, 8 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A33 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Bishop's Opening: Boden-Kieseritzky Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2013 | Gert Cant | 1,628 | 2nd Van Leeuwen Memorial | C30 |
| Jul 2011 | Baptiste Alloui-Cros | 1,599 | 10th La Fere Open | D35 |
| May 2013 | Jonathan Gottfried | 1,574 | 2nd Van Leeuwen Memorial | E12 |
| Jul 2010 | Maximilien Paillard | 1,573 | La Fere Open | D00 |
| Jul 2010 | Pascal Calonne | 1,568 | La Fere Open | D73 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10th La Fere Open | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 1,884 |
| 2nd Van Leeuwen Memorial | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,787 |
| La Fere Open | 2010 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,590 |
| 10th South Wales Open | 2013 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,910 |
| 11th La Fere Open | 2012 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,537 |
| 19th Brasschaat Open | 2019 | 1 | 0 | 2,033 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Johan De Brouwere's chess games?
43 games by Johan De Brouwere, from Sep 2010 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 Johan De Brouwere has played.
What does Johan De Brouwere play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Johan De Brouwere opens with 1.d4 (83% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Johan De Brouwere answers 1...e5 (82% of games), 1...d6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Johan De Brouwere play as White?
As White, Johan De Brouwere's most-played openings in our database are: London System (8 games, 37.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Johan De Brouwere play as Black?
As Black, Johan De Brouwere most often plays: Petrov's Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Johan De Brouwere's FIDE rating?
Johan De Brouwere is currently rated 1,800 in classical chess, 1,774 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,800 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Johan De Brouwere played?
Our database contains 43 games by Johan De Brouwere, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 8 draws, 19 losses (37.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Johan De Brouwere?
43 games by Johan De Brouwere 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.