Prepare against Joris Pelemans
Belgium · World #32,165 classical · FIDE ID 263516
Our database contains 37 games by Joris Pelemans, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Joris Pelemans's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joris Pelemans 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 | 1,973 | 2,064 | Apr 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 12 | 11 | 14 | 32.4% |
| As White | 20 | 8 | 2 | 10 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 17 | 4 | 9 | 4 | 23.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joris Pelemans's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joris Pelemans's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 13 | 65.0% | 38.5% |
| e4 | 7 | 35.0% | 57.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 65% of White games, 38.5% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Pelemans usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Pelemans usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Pelemans usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 35% of White games, 57.1% score
- …d6 (43% of these games) — Pelemans usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Pelemans usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Pelemans usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 50.0% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 50.0% | 83.3% |
Joris Pelemans's chess games
All 37 games by Joris Pelemans in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 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: 12 wins, 11 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A17 | English Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D16 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B39 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D06 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E27 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Saragossa Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2010 | Luc Saligo | 2,128 | ch-BEL Open | A04 |
| Dec 2010 | Stefan Beukema | 2,127 | Zwijndrecht Open | B50 |
| Sep 2006 | Steff Helsen | 2,107 | Trevias Open | A17 |
| Sep 2006 | Ezequiel Martinez Rodriguez | 2,015 | Trevias Open | E91 |
| Sep 2006 | Fernando Fabian Garcia Martinez | 1,995 | Trevias Open | E94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-NED U20 | 1997 | 9 | 4.5 | – |
| ch-BEL U18 | 1998 | 8 | 5 | – |
| Trevias Open | 2006 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,169 |
| ch-BEL Open | 2010 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,128 |
| Zwijndrecht Open | 2010 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,192 |
| 11th Senta Open A | 2007 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,199 |
| 18th Leuven Open | 2006 | 2 | 0 | 1,900 |
| Le Touquet Open A | 2008 | 1 | 0 | 2,159 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joris Pelemans's chess games?
37 games by Joris Pelemans, from Jan 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 Joris Pelemans has played.
What does Joris Pelemans play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Joris Pelemans opens with 1.Nf3 (65% of games), 1.e4 (35% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joris Pelemans answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Joris Pelemans play as White?
As White, Joris Pelemans's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joris Pelemans play as Black?
As Black, Joris Pelemans most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Joris Pelemans's FIDE rating?
Joris Pelemans is currently rated 1,973 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,064 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Joris Pelemans played?
Our database contains 37 games by Joris Pelemans, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 11 draws, 14 losses (32.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joris Pelemans?
37 games by Joris Pelemans 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.