Prepare against Jonas Verheyden
Belgium · World #10,734 classical · FIDE ID 205621
When preparing against Jonas Verheyden, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 35 games by Jonas Verheyden, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jonas Verheyden's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jonas Verheyden 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 | 2,158 | 2,165 | Mar 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 9 | 12 | 14 | 25.7% |
| As White | 16 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 19 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 15.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jonas Verheyden's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jonas Verheyden's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 93.8% | 46.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 46.7% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Verheyden usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (27% of these games) — Verheyden usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (7% of these games) — Verheyden usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 6% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Verheyden usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 87.5% | 28.6% |
| d6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 30.0% |
Jonas Verheyden's chess games
All 35 games by Jonas Verheyden in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 9 wins, 12 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A19 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A82 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | Sam Baselmans | 2,274 | chT-BEL 2024-25 | C47 |
| Nov 2023 | Matthias De Wachter | 2,271 | chT-BEL 2324 | A19 |
| Oct 2023 | Bas De Feijter | 2,207 | chT-BEL 2324 | B23 |
| Feb 2025 | Filippos Raptis | 2,193 | chT-BEL 2024-25 | B23 |
| Mar 2024 | Victor-Angel Bolzoni | 2,177 | chT-BEL 2324 | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-BEL 2324 | 2024 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,205 |
| chT-BEL 2024-25 | 2025 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,234 |
| chT-BEL 2025-26 | 2026 | 6 | 1.5 | 2,057 |
| 23rd Leuven Open | 2011 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,085 |
| Leuven Open | 2019 | 2 | 0 | 1,926 |
| 35th Leuven Open | 2024 | 2 | 1 | 2,382 |
| Leuven Open 14th | 2002 | 1 | 1 | 2,471 |
| 15th Leuven Open | 2003 | 1 | 0 | 2,121 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jonas Verheyden's chess games?
35 games by Jonas Verheyden, from Oct 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 Jonas Verheyden has played.
What does Jonas Verheyden play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Jonas Verheyden opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jonas Verheyden answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Jonas Verheyden play as White?
As White, Jonas Verheyden's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Classical Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jonas Verheyden play as Black?
As Black, Jonas Verheyden most often plays: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (3 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Jonas Verheyden's FIDE rating?
Jonas Verheyden is currently rated 2,158 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,165 (Mar 2025).
How many games has Jonas Verheyden played?
Our database contains 35 games by Jonas Verheyden, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 12 draws, 14 losses (25.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jonas Verheyden?
35 games by Jonas Verheyden 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.