Prepare against Josse Chaerle
Belgium · World #11,070 classical · FIDE ID 229920
Our database contains 66 games by Josse Chaerle, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Josse Chaerle's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Josse Chaerle 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 | 2,153 | 2,159 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,004 | 2,043 | Dec 2023 |
| Blitz | 1,928 | 2,043 | Dec 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 19 | 18 | 29 | 28.8% |
| As White | 31 | 3 | 13 | 15 | 9.7% |
| As Black | 35 | 16 | 5 | 14 | 45.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Josse Chaerle's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Josse Chaerle's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 17 | 54.8% | 32.4% |
| e4 | 7 | 22.6% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 12.9% | 12.5% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 9.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 55% of White games, 32.4% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Chaerle usually continues c4 (20.0% score)
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Chaerle usually continues d5 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (12% of these games) — Chaerle usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 23% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (57% of these games) — Chaerle usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Chaerle usually continues a3 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Chaerle usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 50.0% | 80.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 25.0% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 25.0% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 50.0% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 20.0% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Josse Chaerle's chess games
All 66 games by Josse Chaerle in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - 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: 19 wins, 18 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D82 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2018 | Guy Dugailliez | 2,026 | ch-Flemish | B23 |
| Apr 2017 | Quinten Ramacker | 2,013 | ch-BEL U20 | B32 |
| Aug 2015 | Sven Gorts | 1,980 | 15th Brasschaat Open | B44 |
| Aug 2015 | Jeroen Cromsight | 1,972 | 15th Brasschaat Open | B70 |
| Dec 2024 | Michael Burns | 1,907 | Skopje Open | C10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BEL Open | 2017 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,928 |
| ch-BEL U14 | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 1,900 |
| ch-BEL U20 | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,044 |
| ch-BEL U18 | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 1,757 |
| Skopje Open | 2024 | 8 | 2 | 1,855 |
| 15th Brasschaat Open | 2015 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,095 |
| ch-Flemish | 2018 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,956 |
| 16th Brasschaat Open | 2016 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,054 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Josse Chaerle's chess games?
66 games by Josse Chaerle, from May 2012 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 Josse Chaerle has played.
What does Josse Chaerle play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Josse Chaerle opens with 1.d4 (55% of games), 1.e4 (23% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Josse Chaerle answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games).
What openings does Josse Chaerle play as White?
As White, Josse Chaerle's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Josse Chaerle play as Black?
As Black, Josse Chaerle most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Three Knights Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Josse Chaerle's FIDE rating?
Josse Chaerle is currently rated 2,153 in classical chess, 2,004 in rapid and 1,928 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,159 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Josse Chaerle played?
Our database contains 66 games by Josse Chaerle, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 18 draws, 29 losses (28.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Josse Chaerle?
66 games by Josse Chaerle 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.