Prepare against Kurt Van Coppenolle
Belgium · World #18,302 classical · FIDE ID 205800
Our database contains 52 games by Kurt Van Coppenolle, covering Apr 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Kurt Van Coppenolle's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kurt Van Coppenolle 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 | 2,072 | 2,223 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,091 | 2,092 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,024 | 2,067 | Sep 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 18 | 14 | 20 | 34.6% |
| As White | 29 | 16 | 6 | 7 | 55.2% |
| As Black | 23 | 2 | 8 | 13 | 8.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kurt Van Coppenolle's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kurt Van Coppenolle's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 89.7% | 65.4% |
| d4 | 3 | 10.3% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 65.4% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Coppenolle usually continues Nf3 (91.7% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Coppenolle usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Coppenolle usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Coppenolle usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Coppenolle usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Coppenolle usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 83.3% | 40.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Kurt Van Coppenolle's chess games
All 52 games by Kurt Van Coppenolle in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2004 - Aug 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: 18 wins, 14 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Mieses Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2004 | Pieter Tolk | 2,253 | chT2-BEL 0304 | B01 |
| Mar 2002 | Guillaume Pelle | 2,251 | chT2-FRA | B53 |
| Mar 2004 | Omer Smailovic | 2,231 | chT3-FRA North 0304 | D40 |
| Jan 2002 | Marcel Van Herck | 2,215 | chT-BEL 0102 | C03 |
| Jan 2000 | Bart Michiels | 2,145 | ch-BEL Open | A47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Flandern U20 | 1996 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,291 |
| chT2-FRA | 2002 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,253 |
| 24th Bethune Open | 2003 | 5 | 3 | 2,139 |
| ch-BEL Open | 2000 | 4 | 3 | 2,238 |
| 3ème Open des Weppes du 23 au 25 mai 2026 | 2026 | 3 | 2 | 1,937 |
| chT2-BEL 0304 | 2004 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,519 |
| chT3-FRA North 0304 | 2004 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,176 |
| Porto Ceresio Open 2nd | 2023 | 3 | 2.5 | 1,946 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kurt Van Coppenolle's chess games?
52 games by Kurt Van Coppenolle, from Apr 2004 to Aug 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 Kurt Van Coppenolle has played.
What does Kurt Van Coppenolle play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Kurt Van Coppenolle opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kurt Van Coppenolle answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...f5 (25% of games).
What openings does Kurt Van Coppenolle play as White?
As White, Kurt Van Coppenolle's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kurt Van Coppenolle play as Black?
As Black, Kurt Van Coppenolle most often plays: Sicilian: Four Knights (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Neo-Catalan (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Kurt Van Coppenolle's FIDE rating?
Kurt Van Coppenolle is currently rated 2,072 in classical chess, 2,091 in rapid and 2,024 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,223 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Kurt Van Coppenolle played?
Our database contains 52 games by Kurt Van Coppenolle, covering Apr 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 14 draws, 20 losses (34.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kurt Van Coppenolle?
52 games by Kurt Van Coppenolle 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.