Prepare against Koen Van De Velde
Belgium · World #22,647 classical · FIDE ID 202878
Our database contains 77 games by Koen Van De Velde, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Koen Van De Velde's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Koen Van De Velde 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 | 2,035 | 2,189 | Mar 2011 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 29 | 19 | 29 | 37.7% |
| As White | 42 | 19 | 7 | 16 | 45.2% |
| As Black | 35 | 10 | 12 | 13 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Koen Van De Velde's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Koen Van De Velde's side.
First moves as White (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 28 | 66.7% | 48.2% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 21.4% | 77.8% |
| e4 | 5 | 11.9% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 67% of White games, 48.2% score
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Velde usually continues Nc3 (44.4% score)
- …Nf6 (21% of these games) — Velde usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Velde usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 21% of White games, 77.8% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Velde usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- …d6 (22% of these games) — Velde usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Velde usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 13 | 65.0% | 53.8% |
| c6 | 7 | 35.0% | 35.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 83.3% | 35.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 16.7% | 75.0% |
Koen Van De Velde's chess games
All 77 games by Koen Van De Velde in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 29 wins, 19 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| A10 | English Opening | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A26 | Réti Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A87 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E04 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C92 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2001 | Gorik Cools | 2,355 | BEL VSF Open A | A22 |
| Oct 2002 | Bruno Laurent | 2,291 | chT-BEL 0102 | A37 |
| Jan 2006 | Frederic Verduyn | 2,282 | chT-BEL 0506 | C28 |
| Oct 2009 | Robert Philipowski | 2,274 | chT-BEL 0910 | E04 |
| Mar 2004 | Robert Schuermans | 2,202 | chT2-BEL 0304 | A29 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chB-Ghent VSF | 2007 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,084 |
| 2nd Van Leeuwen Memorial | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,726 |
| ch-BEL B | 1998 | 9 | 2 | 1,939 |
| chT-BEL 0203 | 2003 | 8 | 4 | 2,258 |
| BEL VSF Open A | 2001 | 7 | 4 | 2,258 |
| chT-BEL 0102 | 2002 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,161 |
| chT-BEL 0506 | 2006 | 6 | 4 | 2,391 |
| ch-BEL Open | 2000 | 5 | 4 | 2,266 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Koen Van De Velde's chess games?
77 games by Koen Van De Velde, from Apr 2003 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 Van De Velde has played.
What does Koen Van De Velde play on the first move as White?
Across 42 games with White in our database, Koen Van De Velde opens with 1.c4 (67% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Koen Van De Velde answers 1...e5 (65% of games), 1...c6 (35% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Koen Van De Velde play as White?
As White, Koen Van De Velde's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate); English Opening (8 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 42 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Koen Van De Velde play as Black?
As Black, Koen Van De Velde most often plays: Benoni Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Bishop's Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Koen Van De Velde's FIDE rating?
Koen Van De Velde is currently rated 2,035 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,189 (Mar 2011).
How many games has Koen Van De Velde played?
Our database contains 77 games by Koen Van De Velde, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 19 draws, 29 losses (37.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Koen Van De Velde?
77 games by Koen Van De Velde 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.