Prepare against Kjell Spaens
Belgium · World #34,277 classical · FIDE ID 208191
Our database contains 37 games by Kjell Spaens, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kjell Spaens's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kjell Spaens 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 | 1,962 | 2,008 | Oct 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,036 | 2,036 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 12 | 7 | 18 | 32.4% |
| As White | 16 | 5 | 5 | 6 | 31.3% |
| As Black | 21 | 7 | 2 | 12 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kjell Spaens's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kjell Spaens's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 15 | 93.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Spaens usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …c6 (7% of these games) — Spaens usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Spaens usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Spaens usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 100.0% | 54.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 2 | 22.2% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 22.2% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Kjell Spaens's chess games
All 37 games by Kjell Spaens in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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, 7 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E67 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D78 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Mikenas Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A47 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E68 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2008 | Nicolas Bacon | 2,270 | 24th Cappelle Open | E63 |
| Jan 2007 | Steven Stinis | 2,115 | Leuven Open 19th | A41 |
| Jul 2007 | Luc Vingerhoets | 2,054 | ch-BEL Open | B01 |
| Aug 2003 | Thibaut Maenhout | 1,958 | Geraardsbergen Open | B01 |
| Aug 2003 | Paul Lallemand | 1,871 | Geraardsbergen Open | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BEL Open | 2011 | 8 | 2 | 1,870 |
| ch-Hainaut | 2008 | 8 | 5 | 1,852 |
| 15th Aalst Open | 2013 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,936 |
| Geraardsbergen Open | 2003 | 5 | 2 | 1,877 |
| Charleroi TIPC Open | 2008 | 2 | 0 | 1,882 |
| Leuven Open 19th | 2007 | 2 | 1 | 2,117 |
| Ghent C&D Open | 2004 | 2 | 0 | 1,196 |
| 24th Cappelle Open | 2008 | 1 | 1 | 2,670 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kjell Spaens's chess games?
37 games by Kjell Spaens, from Oct 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 Kjell Spaens has played.
What does Kjell Spaens play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Kjell Spaens opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kjell Spaens answers 1...d5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (22% of games), 1...b6 (22% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games).
What openings does Kjell Spaens play as White?
As White, Kjell Spaens's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kjell Spaens play as Black?
As Black, Kjell Spaens most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (4 games, 0.0% win rate); English Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Kjell Spaens's FIDE rating?
Kjell Spaens is currently rated 1,962 in classical chess and 2,036 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,008 (Oct 2023).
How many games has Kjell Spaens played?
Our database contains 37 games by Kjell Spaens, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 7 draws, 18 losses (32.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kjell Spaens?
37 games by Kjell Spaens 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.