Prepare against Jonas Van Cappellen
FM · Belgium · World #4,361 classical · FIDE ID 263796
Our database contains 219 games by Jonas Van Cappellen, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jonas Van Cappellen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jonas Van Cappellen 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 | 2,292 | 2,300 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,177 | 2,213 | Aug 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,202 | 2,202 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 219 | 69 | 67 | 83 | 31.5% |
| As White | 116 | 38 | 39 | 39 | 32.8% |
| As Black | 103 | 31 | 28 | 44 | 30.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jonas Van Cappellen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jonas Van Cappellen's side.
First moves as White (116 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 85 | 73.3% | 47.1% |
| d4 | 25 | 21.6% | 64.0% |
| Nc3 | 3 | 2.6% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.7% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 73% of White games, 47.1% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Cappellen usually continues Nf3 (42.6% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Cappellen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Cappellen usually continues d4 (35.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 22% of White games, 64.0% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Cappellen usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Cappellen usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Cappellen usually continues d5 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 43 | 78.2% | 52.3% |
| e6 | 8 | 14.5% | 12.5% |
| e5 | 4 | 7.3% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 51.5% | 44.1% |
| e6 | 9 | 27.3% | 38.9% |
| d5 | 7 | 21.2% | 42.9% |
Jonas Van Cappellen's chess games
All 219 games by Jonas Van Cappellen in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 69 wins, 67 draws, 83 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 10 | 1/3/6 | 10.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C13 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 23 | 13/2/8 | 56.5% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 9 | 1/1/7 | 11.1% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B50 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2012 | Mher Hovhannisyan | 2,485 | Geraardsbergen Open 28th | D11 |
| Nov 2025 | Stefan Beukema | 2,406 | chT-BEL 2025-26 | C77 |
| Mar 2026 | Xander Wemmers | 2,325 | chT-BEL 2025-26 | B21 |
| Feb 2024 | Daniel Elias Ochs | 2,287 | Wachtebeke-A | B22 |
| Feb 2024 | Maxime Hauchamps | 2,262 | Wachtebeke-A | A13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BEL Open | 2013 | 27 | 13 | 2,030 |
| Hengelo U12 Open | 2003 | 21 | 10 | – |
| ch-BEL U20 | 2011 | 17 | 9 | 2,028 |
| Charleroi Open | 2018 | 16 | 8 | 2,145 |
| Hengelo U14 Open | 2005 | 13 | 4.5 | 1,409 |
| ch-BEL U14 | 2004 | 9 | 6 | 1,718 |
| ch-BEL U20/U18 | 2008 | 9 | 6 | 2,067 |
| 45th Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,255 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jonas Van Cappellen's chess games?
219 games by Jonas Van Cappellen, from Jul 2007 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 Jonas Van Cappellen has played.
What does Jonas Van Cappellen play on the first move as White?
Across 116 games with White in our database, Jonas Van Cappellen opens with 1.e4 (73% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games), 1.Nc3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jonas Van Cappellen answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...e6 (15% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (52% of games), 1...e6 (27% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games).
What openings does Jonas Van Cappellen play as White?
As White, Jonas Van Cappellen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 10.0% win rate); Scotch Game (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 116 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jonas Van Cappellen play as Black?
As Black, Jonas Van Cappellen most often plays: Sicilian (23 games, 56.5% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Catalan (9 games, 11.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 103 games.
What is Jonas Van Cappellen's FIDE rating?
Jonas Van Cappellen is currently rated 2,292 in classical chess, 2,177 in rapid and 2,202 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,300 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Jonas Van Cappellen played?
Our database contains 219 games by Jonas Van Cappellen, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 69 wins, 67 draws, 83 losses (31.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jonas Van Cappellen?
219 games by Jonas Van Cappellen 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.