Prepare against Joris Verhelst
Belgium · World #18,818 classical · FIDE ID 210579
Our database contains 121 games by Joris Verhelst, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Joris Verhelst's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joris Verhelst 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 | 2,067 | 2,124 | Jul 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,984 | 1,984 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 121 | 42 | 35 | 44 | 34.7% |
| As White | 59 | 21 | 16 | 22 | 35.6% |
| As Black | 62 | 21 | 19 | 22 | 33.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joris Verhelst's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joris Verhelst's side.
First moves as White (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 45 | 76.3% | 48.9% |
| e4 | 13 | 22.0% | 46.2% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 76% of White games, 48.9% score
- …e5 (44% of these games) — Verhelst usually continues g3 (46.2% score)
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Verhelst usually continues g3 (42.3% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Verhelst usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 22% of White games, 46.2% score
- …e5 (54% of these games) — Verhelst usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Verhelst usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Verhelst usually continues d3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 26 | 86.7% | 48.1% |
| e5 | 3 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 17 | 70.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 29.2% | 42.9% |
Joris Verhelst's chess games
All 121 games by Joris Verhelst in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 42 wins, 35 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 21 | 9/7/5 | 42.9% |
| A26 | English Opening | 15 | 4/4/7 | 26.7% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A87 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D41 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B82 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 8 | 1/5/2 | 12.5% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2013 | Stefan Beukema | 2,268 | ch-BEL U20 | B50 |
| Aug 2010 | Gert Legemaat | 2,230 | 26th Geraardsbergen Open | D41 |
| Nov 2012 | Andres Aleman Hernandez | 2,161 | Wch U18 | B24 |
| Oct 2014 | Devappa Yashas | 2,159 | 53rd Wch U20 | A26 |
| Apr 2013 | Wouter Ghyselen | 2,102 | ch-BEL U20 | D37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BEL Open | 2016 | 21 | 10.5 | 1,986 |
| ch-BEL U20 | 2014 | 18 | 11 | 2,149 |
| 53rd Wch U20 | 2014 | 13 | 5 | 1,991 |
| Wch U18 | 2012 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,130 |
| ch-BEL U16 | 2011 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,928 |
| ch-BEL U18/20 | 2012 | 9 | 7 | 2,035 |
| ch-BEL U10 | 2004 | 9 | 5.5 | – |
| ch-BEL U14 | 2009 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,932 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joris Verhelst's chess games?
121 games by Joris Verhelst, from Jul 2009 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 Verhelst has played.
What does Joris Verhelst play on the first move as White?
Across 59 games with White in our database, Joris Verhelst opens with 1.c4 (76% of games), 1.e4 (22% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joris Verhelst answers 1...c5 (87% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (71% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games).
What openings does Joris Verhelst play as White?
As White, Joris Verhelst's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (21 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening (15 games, 26.7% win rate); Bishop's Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 59 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joris Verhelst play as Black?
As Black, Joris Verhelst most often plays: Sicilian: Alapin (8 games, 12.5% win rate); London System (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 62 games.
What is Joris Verhelst's FIDE rating?
Joris Verhelst is currently rated 2,067 in classical chess and 1,984 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,124 (Jul 2016).
How many games has Joris Verhelst played?
Our database contains 121 games by Joris Verhelst, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 42 wins, 35 draws, 44 losses (34.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joris Verhelst?
121 games by Joris Verhelst 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.