Prepare against Johan Goormachtigh
FM · Belgium · World #11,982 classical · FIDE ID 200280
Our database contains 1,030 games by Johan Goormachtigh, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Johan Goormachtigh's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Johan Goormachtigh 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 | 2,141 | 2,303 | Apr 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,249 | 2,249 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,060 | 2,143 | Sep 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,030 | 303 | 450 | 277 | 29.4% |
| As White | 521 | 172 | 229 | 120 | 33.0% |
| As Black | 509 | 131 | 221 | 157 | 25.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Johan Goormachtigh's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Johan Goormachtigh's side.
First moves as White (521 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 505 | 96.9% | 54.8% |
| Nf3 | 12 | 2.3% | 58.3% |
| c4 | 4 | 0.8% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 54.8% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Goormachtigh usually continues c4 (50.9% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Goormachtigh usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Goormachtigh usually continues c4 (52.1% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Goormachtigh usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Goormachtigh usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Goormachtigh usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (254 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 225 | 88.6% | 49.8% |
| e6 | 21 | 8.3% | 40.5% |
| c6 | 5 | 2.0% | 10.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (173 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 169 | 97.7% | 47.9% |
| d5 | 3 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Johan Goormachtigh's chess games
All 1,030 games by Johan Goormachtigh 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: 303 wins, 450 draws, 277 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 73 | 27/27/19 | 37.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 71 | 37/20/14 | 52.1% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 65 | 20/28/17 | 30.8% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 56 | 14/31/11 | 25.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 37 | 8/14/15 | 21.6% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 29 | 6/17/6 | 20.7% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 21 | 7/8/6 | 33.3% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 19 | 10/6/3 | 52.6% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 19 | 2/13/4 | 10.5% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 18 | 6/6/6 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 80 | 14/39/27 | 17.5% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 59 | 11/27/21 | 18.6% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 51 | 19/20/12 | 37.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 32 | 6/17/9 | 18.8% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 30 | 12/12/6 | 40.0% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 26 | 7/15/4 | 26.9% |
| A16 | English Opening | 25 | 8/9/8 | 32.0% |
| B85 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 22 | 6/8/8 | 27.3% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 20 | 4/10/6 | 20.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 19 | 4/9/6 | 21.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2008 | Ruud Janssen | 2,513 | chT-NED 0708 | A63 |
| Feb 2003 | Sergey Kishnev | 2,501 | chT-BEL 0203 | D29 |
| Dec 2021 | Felix Levin | 2,472 | chT-BEL 2122 | D24 |
| Jul 2001 | Harmen Jonkman | 2,468 | 24th Ghent Open | D27 |
| Nov 2009 | Jan-Willem De Jong | 2,468 | chT-NED 0910 | D87 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BEL | 2002 | 83 | 43 | 2,315 |
| Sas van Gent | 1996 | 36 | 14.5 | 2,292 |
| ch-BEL Experts | 1987 | 19 | 9 | 2,212 |
| Charleroi Open | 2019 | 16 | 9 | 2,186 |
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2023 | 15 | 7.5 | 2,147 |
| chA-Ghent VSF | 2011 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,137 |
| chT-BEL 9899 | 1999 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,434 |
| chT-BEL 9697 | 1997 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,335 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Richard Meulders (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Johan Goormachtigh's chess games?
1,030 games by Johan Goormachtigh, 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 Johan Goormachtigh has played.
What does Johan Goormachtigh play on the first move as White?
Across 521 games with White in our database, Johan Goormachtigh opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Johan Goormachtigh answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (98% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games), 1...e6 (1% of games).
What openings does Johan Goormachtigh play as White?
As White, Johan Goormachtigh's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (73 games, 37.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (71 games, 52.1% win rate); Benoni Defense (65 games, 30.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 521 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Johan Goormachtigh play as Black?
As Black, Johan Goormachtigh most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (80 games, 17.5% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (59 games, 18.6% win rate); Sicilian (51 games, 37.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 509 games.
What is Johan Goormachtigh's FIDE rating?
Johan Goormachtigh is currently rated 2,141 in classical chess, 2,249 in rapid and 2,060 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,303 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Johan Goormachtigh played?
Our database contains 1,030 games by Johan Goormachtigh, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 303 wins, 450 draws, 277 losses (29.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Johan Goormachtigh?
1,030 games by Johan Goormachtigh 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.