Prepare against Johan Krygelmans
Belgium · World #14,142 classical · FIDE ID 202347
When preparing against Johan Krygelmans, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (33% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Benoni Defense as White, 33.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 144 games by Johan Krygelmans, covering Jan 1990 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Johan Krygelmans's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Johan Krygelmans 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 | 2,115 | 2,270 | Jul 1999 |
| Rapid | 2,006 | 2,094 | Aug 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 144 | 37 | 45 | 62 | 25.7% |
| As White | 72 | 22 | 21 | 29 | 30.6% |
| As Black | 72 | 15 | 24 | 33 | 20.8% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2006-2026): 344 rated games against 281 different opponents, across 149 events in 1 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 328 | 150 | 97 | 81 | 45.7% | 1,993 | 2,073 | 16 |
| Rapid | 16 | 7 | 2 | 7 | 43.8% | 1,830 | 1,773 | 3 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 77 | 16 | 23 | 38 | 20.8% |
| Against lower-rated | 251 | 131 | 72 | 48 | 52.2% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs GM · 1 vs IM · 7 vs FM · 2 vs CM · 1 vs WFM · 1 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 19 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 2,001 | 2,223 |
| 2025 | 41 | 20 | 12 | 9 | 2,008 | 2,115 |
| 2024 | 74 | 36 | 15 | 23 | 1,978 | 2,039 |
| 2023 | 21 | 9 | 9 | 3 | 1,956 | 2,056 |
| 2022 | 37 | 17 | 10 | 10 | 1,920 | 1,987 |
| 2021 | 33 | 16 | 7 | 10 | 1,908 | 1,971 |
| 2020 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2,004 | 2,104 |
| 2019 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1,952 | 2,019 |
| 2018 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 2,027 | 2,027 |
| 2017 | 11 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 1,976 | 2,230 |
| 2016 | 10 | 1 | 5 | 4 | 2,022 | 1,902 |
| 2015 | 10 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 1,929 | 2,249 |
| 2014 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 3 | 1,993 | 2,093 |
| 2013 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2,014 | 1,970 |
| 2012 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 2,088 | 2,248 |
| 2011 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2,091 | 2,024 |
| 2010 | 12 | 3 | 5 | 4 | 2,052 | 2,012 |
| 2009 | 11 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 2,046 | 2,009 |
| 2008 | 11 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 2,024 | 2,138 |
| 2007 | 10 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2,143 | 2,200 |
| 2006 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1 | 2,106 | 2,006 |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Johan Krygelmans's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Johan Krygelmans's side.
First moves as White (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 72 | 100.0% | 45.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 45.1% score
- …Nf6 (61% of these games) — Krygelmans usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Krygelmans usually continues c4 (46.2% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Krygelmans usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 33.3% | 22.2% |
| e5 | 7 | 25.9% | 57.1% |
| d5 | 5 | 18.5% | 40.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 14.8% | 12.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 50.0% | 19.2% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 38.5% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
Johan Krygelmans's chess games
All 144 games by Johan Krygelmans in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 1990 - Oct 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: 37 wins, 45 draws, 62 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 5/5/5 | 33.3% |
| E41 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A18 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 10 | 1/1/8 | 10.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 6 | 0/3/3 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E03 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Stefan Docx | 2,315 | chT-BEL 9697 | E92 |
| Jul 1989 | Johan Goormachtigh | 2,314 | ch-BEL | D17 |
| Jan 1993 | Denis Luminet | 2,310 | Geraardsbergen Open | E91 |
| Jan 1997 | Marcel Roofthoofd | 2,300 | chT-BEL 9798 | D35 |
| Jul 2022 | Sterre Dauw | 2,287 | Ghent Open 43rd | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BEL | 1991 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,222 |
| ch-BEL Class A | 1987 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,331 |
| chT-BEL 0001 | 2001 | 12 | 5 | 2,179 |
| chT-BEL 9899 | 1999 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,192 |
| chT-BEL 9697 | 1997 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,263 |
| chT-BEL 9798 | 1998 | 10 | 5 | 2,305 |
| chT-BEL 9900 | 2000 | 10 | 3 | 2,155 |
| 2nd ECI Open U20 | 1975 | 9 | 5.5 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Johan Krygelmans's chess games?
144 games by Johan Krygelmans, from Jan 1990 to Oct 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 Krygelmans has played.
What does Johan Krygelmans play on the first move as White?
Across 72 games with White in our database, Johan Krygelmans opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Johan Krygelmans answers 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...e5 (26% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Johan Krygelmans play as White?
As White, Johan Krygelmans's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Nimzo-Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 72 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Johan Krygelmans play as Black?
As Black, Johan Krygelmans most often plays: Slav Defense (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 72 games.
What is Johan Krygelmans's FIDE rating?
Johan Krygelmans is currently rated 2,115 in classical chess, 2,006 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,270 (Jul 1999).
How many games has Johan Krygelmans played?
Our database contains 144 games by Johan Krygelmans, covering Jan 1990 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 45 draws, 62 losses (25.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Johan Krygelmans?
144 games by Johan Krygelmans 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.