Prepare against Kurt Vanhauwaert
Belgium · World #74,643 classical · FIDE ID 210560
When preparing against Kurt Vanhauwaert, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 35 games by Kurt Vanhauwaert, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kurt Vanhauwaert's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kurt Vanhauwaert 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 | 1,806 | 1,885 | Jan 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,764 | 1,796 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 13 | 9 | 13 | 37.1% |
| As White | 19 | 6 | 5 | 8 | 31.6% |
| As Black | 16 | 7 | 4 | 5 | 43.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kurt Vanhauwaert's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kurt Vanhauwaert's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 100.0% | 44.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 44.7% score
- …e5 (37% of these games) — Vanhauwaert usually continues Nf3 (42.9% score)
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Vanhauwaert usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Vanhauwaert usually continues exd5 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 5 | 100.0% | 90.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Kurt Vanhauwaert's chess games
All 35 games by Kurt Vanhauwaert in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 13 wins, 9 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C24 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2013 | Koen Van De Velde | 2,119 | 2nd Van Leeuwen Memorial | C84 |
| May 2007 | Walter De Reymaeker | 2,063 | chB-Ghent VSF | C53 |
| Aug 2009 | Robijn Verlinden | 1,921 | 25th Geraardsbergen Open | D02 |
| May 2007 | Michiel Larmuseau | 1,860 | chB-Ghent VSF | C90 |
| May 2007 | Patrick Van Hecke | 1,592 | chB-Ghent VSF | C10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Van Leeuwen Memorial | 2013 | 8 | 5 | 1,915 |
| chB-Ghent VSF | 2007 | 7 | 4 | 1,894 |
| Geraardsbergen Open | 2013 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,954 |
| 35th Ghent Taminco Open | 2012 | 3 | 1 | 1,902 |
| Ghent Open | 2005 | 2 | 1.5 | 1,929 |
| 25th Geraardsbergen Open | 2009 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,121 |
| Ghent Open 28th | 2005 | 1 | 1 | – |
| 27th Geraardsbergen Open | 2011 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,023 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kurt Vanhauwaert's chess games?
35 games by Kurt Vanhauwaert, from Jul 2008 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 Kurt Vanhauwaert has played.
What does Kurt Vanhauwaert play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Kurt Vanhauwaert opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kurt Vanhauwaert answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Kurt Vanhauwaert play as White?
As White, Kurt Vanhauwaert's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kurt Vanhauwaert play as Black?
As Black, Kurt Vanhauwaert most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Kurt Vanhauwaert's FIDE rating?
Kurt Vanhauwaert is currently rated 1,806 in classical chess, 1,764 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,885 (Jan 2014).
How many games has Kurt Vanhauwaert played?
Our database contains 35 games by Kurt Vanhauwaert, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 9 draws, 13 losses (37.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kurt Vanhauwaert?
35 games by Kurt Vanhauwaert 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.