Prepare against Jozef Van Goethem
Belgium · World #54,291 classical · FIDE ID 209074
When preparing against Jozef Van Goethem, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (60% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (83%).
Our database contains 38 games by Jozef Van Goethem, covering Apr 2007 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Jozef Van Goethem's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jozef Van Goethem 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 | 1,876 | 1,920 | Mar 2012 |
| Blitz | 1,907 | 1,907 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 5 | 12 | 21 | 13.2% |
| As White | 19 | 2 | 6 | 11 | 10.5% |
| As Black | 19 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 15.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jozef Van Goethem's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jozef Van Goethem's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 100.0% | 26.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 26.3% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Goethem usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Goethem usually continues Nf3 (12.5% score)
- …Nf6 (21% of these games) — Goethem usually continues e5 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 6 | 60.0% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 30.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 83.3% | 60.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
Jozef Van Goethem's chess games
All 38 games by Jozef Van Goethem in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2007 - Sep 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: 5 wins, 12 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B88 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C46 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2010 | Carlo Janssens | 2,094 | 10th Brasschaat Open | B13 |
| Aug 2009 | Adrian Roos | 2,060 | 9th Brasschaat Open | B86 |
| Aug 2026 | Peter Verbruggen | 1,809 | Brasschaat Open + Senioren 2026 | D10 |
| Aug 2026 | Dirk Voet | 1,798 | Brasschaat Open + Senioren 2026 | A42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brasschaat Open + Senioren 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 4 | 1,964 |
| 10th Brasschaat Open | 2010 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,031 |
| 9th Brasschaat Open | 2009 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,017 |
| 15th Brasschaat Open | 2015 | 3 | 0 | 1,482 |
| 19th Brasschaat Open | 2019 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,828 |
| 7th Brasschaat Open | 2007 | 2 | 0 | 1,744 |
| 17th Brasschaat Open | 2017 | 2 | 0 | 1,749 |
| 6th Brasschaat Open | 2006 | 2 | 0 | 1,768 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jozef Van Goethem's chess games?
38 games by Jozef Van Goethem, from Apr 2007 to Sep 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 Jozef Van Goethem has played.
What does Jozef Van Goethem play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Jozef Van Goethem opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jozef Van Goethem answers 1...e6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (30% of games), 1...d6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (83% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games).
What openings does Jozef Van Goethem play as White?
As White, Jozef Van Goethem's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jozef Van Goethem play as Black?
As Black, Jozef Van Goethem most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Jozef Van Goethem's FIDE rating?
Jozef Van Goethem is currently rated 1,876 in classical chess and 1,907 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,920 (Mar 2012).
How many games has Jozef Van Goethem played?
Our database contains 38 games by Jozef Van Goethem, covering Apr 2007 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 5 wins, 12 draws, 21 losses (13.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jozef Van Goethem?
38 games by Jozef Van Goethem 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.