Prepare against Koen Vanhove
Belgium · World #33,706 classical · FIDE ID 203513
When preparing against Koen Vanhove, expect 1.c4 in 91% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d6 (100%).
Our database contains 50 games by Koen Vanhove, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Koen Vanhove's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Koen Vanhove 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 | 1,965 | 2,130 | Nov 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,045 | 2,130 | Nov 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,938 | 1,938 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 20 | 16 | 14 | 40.0% |
| As White | 23 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 39.1% |
| As Black | 27 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 40.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Koen Vanhove's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Koen Vanhove's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 21 | 91.3% | 59.5% |
| e4 | 2 | 8.7% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 91% of White games, 59.5% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Vanhove usually continues Nc3 (64.3% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Vanhove usually continues Nc3 (58.3% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Vanhove usually continues Nc3 (83.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 9% of White games, 25.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Vanhove usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 12 | 100.0% | 54.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 11 | 100.0% | 54.5% |
Koen Vanhove's chess games
All 50 games by Koen Vanhove 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: 20 wins, 16 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E90 | English Opening | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| D13 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D51 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A24 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2016 | Marton Prorok | 2,334 | Budapest FS10 IM | A21 |
| Jan 1995 | Herman Van de Wynkele | 2,322 | chT-BEL 9596 | B09 |
| Oct 2016 | Egor Chekletsov | 2,287 | Budapest FS10 IM | A18 |
| Oct 2016 | Bianka Havanecz | 2,283 | Budapest FS10 IM | D13 |
| Jan 2001 | Stijn Bertrem | 2,205 | BEL VSF Open B | A21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budapest FS07 FM | 2001 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,228 |
| Budapest FS11 FM-A | 2015 | 10 | 6 | 2,023 |
| Bled Chess Festival 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,953 |
| Budapest FS10 IM | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 2,318 |
| BEL VSF Open B | 2001 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,202 |
| ch-BEL Open | 2000 | 1 | 0 | 1,710 |
| Stockholm Scandic Ariadne | 2016 | 1 | 0 | 1,944 |
| chT-BEL 9899 | 1999 | 1 | 0 | 1,804 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Koen Vanhove's chess games?
50 games by Koen Vanhove, 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 Vanhove has played.
What does Koen Vanhove play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Koen Vanhove opens with 1.c4 (91% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Koen Vanhove answers 1...g6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (100% of games).
What openings does Koen Vanhove play as White?
As White, Koen Vanhove's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (8 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Koen Vanhove play as Black?
As Black, Koen Vanhove most often plays: Modern Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Rat Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Koen Vanhove's FIDE rating?
Koen Vanhove is currently rated 1,965 in classical chess, 2,045 in rapid and 1,938 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,130 (Nov 2016).
How many games has Koen Vanhove played?
Our database contains 50 games by Koen Vanhove, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 16 draws, 14 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Koen Vanhove?
50 games by Koen Vanhove 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.