Prepare against Kristof Buytaert
Belgium · World #15,757 classical · FIDE ID 202932
When preparing against Kristof Buytaert, expect 1.e4 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (33% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (57%).
Our database contains 77 games by Kristof Buytaert, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kristof Buytaert's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kristof Buytaert 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 | 2,097 | 2,171 | Jul 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 23 | 24 | 30 | 29.9% |
| As White | 40 | 14 | 12 | 14 | 35.0% |
| As Black | 37 | 9 | 12 | 16 | 24.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kristof Buytaert's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kristof Buytaert's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 75.0% | 53.3% |
| d4 | 5 | 12.5% | 40.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 7.5% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.5% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 75% of White games, 53.3% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Buytaert usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (37% of these games) — Buytaert usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Buytaert usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Buytaert usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Buytaert usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 33.3% | 43.8% |
| e5 | 7 | 29.2% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 8.3% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 57.1% | 12.5% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 42.9% | 33.3% |
Kristof Buytaert's chess games
All 77 games by Kristof Buytaert 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: 23 wins, 24 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C25 | Vienna Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D82 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2005 | Maxim Rodshtein | 2,459 | 9th Vlissingen HZ Open | B80 |
| Jul 2001 | Martin Ahn | 2,347 | ch-BEL accession | B01 |
| Aug 2003 | Mark Van Schaardenburg | 2,272 | Geraardsbergen Open | C41 |
| Jan 1998 | Fakhri Mirzakouliev | 2,245 | ch-EU U16 | C26 |
| Feb 2002 | Marcel Van Herck | 2,215 | chT-BEL 0102 | E70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BEL U16 | 1998 | 11 | 7 | – |
| Wch U10 | 1992 | 10 | 4 | 2,125 |
| ch-BEL accession | 2001 | 9 | 3 | 2,153 |
| ch-EU U16 | 1998 | 9 | 3 | 2,084 |
| ch-EU U12 | 1994 | 8 | 2.5 | – |
| 9th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2005 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,283 |
| Geraardsbergen Open | 2003 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,176 |
| ch-Flandern U16 | 1996 | 6 | 4 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kristof Buytaert's chess games?
77 games by Kristof Buytaert, 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 Kristof Buytaert has played.
What does Kristof Buytaert play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Kristof Buytaert opens with 1.e4 (75% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kristof Buytaert answers 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (43% of games).
What openings does Kristof Buytaert play as White?
As White, Kristof Buytaert's most-played openings in our database are: Vienna Game (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kristof Buytaert play as Black?
As Black, Kristof Buytaert most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Kristof Buytaert's FIDE rating?
Kristof Buytaert is currently rated 2,097 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,171 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Kristof Buytaert played?
Our database contains 77 games by Kristof Buytaert, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 24 draws, 30 losses (29.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kristof Buytaert?
77 games by Kristof Buytaert 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.