Prepare against Koen Bossuyt
Belgium · World #16,416 classical · FIDE ID 201650
Our database contains 59 games by Koen Bossuyt, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Koen Bossuyt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Koen Bossuyt 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 | 2,090 | 2,180 | Apr 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 22 | 18 | 19 | 37.3% |
| As White | 30 | 9 | 12 | 9 | 30.0% |
| As Black | 29 | 13 | 6 | 10 | 44.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 28 | 93.3% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Bossuyt usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Bossuyt usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Bossuyt usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Bossuyt usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 83.3% | 80.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 66.7% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
Koen Bossuyt's chess games
All 59 games by Koen Bossuyt in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 22 wins, 18 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C76 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2000 | Ralf Gommers | 2,348 | chT-BEL 9900 | B51 |
| Jul 1989 | Pascal Vandevoort | 2,273 | ch-BEL B | A47 |
| Oct 2002 | Bernard De Bruycker | 2,224 | chT-BEL 0102 | A30 |
| Aug 1989 | Pierre Fontaine | 2,131 | ch-BEL B | B34 |
| Aug 1989 | Geert De Meyer | 2,122 | ch-BEL B | C05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BEL B | 1989 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,166 |
| Wch U26 | 1992 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,233 |
| chT2-BEL 0304 | 2004 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,259 |
| chT-BEL 9596 | 1996 | 8 | 4 | 2,205 |
| Huy Open | 1991 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,415 |
| chT-BEL 0001 | 2001 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,410 |
| 36th Geraardsbergen Open | 2021 | 2 | 1 | 2,172 |
| chT-BEL 9900 | 2000 | 2 | 2 | 2,748 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Koen Bossuyt's chess games?
59 games by Koen Bossuyt, from Jul 2006 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 Koen Bossuyt has played.
What does Koen Bossuyt play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Koen Bossuyt opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Koen Bossuyt answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games).
What openings does Koen Bossuyt play as White?
As White, Koen Bossuyt's most-played openings in our database are: French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Koen Bossuyt play as Black?
As Black, Koen Bossuyt most often plays: Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Koen Bossuyt's FIDE rating?
Koen Bossuyt is currently rated 2,090 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,180 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Koen Bossuyt played?
Our database contains 59 games by Koen Bossuyt, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 18 draws, 19 losses (37.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Koen Bossuyt?
59 games by Koen Bossuyt 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.