Prepare against Lino Hiel
Belgium · World #158,526 classical · FIDE ID 204110
Our database contains 83 games by Lino Hiel, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lino Hiel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lino Hiel 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 | 1,862 | 1,942 | Sep 2009 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 27 | 15 | 41 | 32.5% |
| As White | 35 | 14 | 7 | 14 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 48 | 13 | 8 | 27 | 27.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lino Hiel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lino Hiel's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 27 | 77.1% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 8 | 22.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 77% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Hiel usually continues c4 (57.7% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Hiel usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (11% of these games) — Hiel usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 23% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (63% of these games) — Hiel usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Hiel usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Hiel usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 24 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 87.5% | 35.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Lino Hiel's chess games
All 83 games by Lino Hiel 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: 27 wins, 15 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B38 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A84 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A09 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2008 | Ivan Werner | 2,113 | Charleroi TIPC Open | A60 |
| Aug 2015 | Iuliia Morozova | 2,049 | 15th Brasschaat Open | B13 |
| Aug 2001 | Guy Baete | 1,916 | 1st Brasschaat Open | C11 |
| Aug 2003 | Wim Plompen | 1,890 | 3rd Brasschaat Open | E22 |
| Aug 2009 | Maarten Sysmans | 1,779 | 9th Brasschaat Open | A86 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BEL Open | 2017 | 14 | 4.5 | 1,708 |
| 4th Brasschaat Open | 2004 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,829 |
| 3rd Brasschaat Open | 2003 | 8 | 5 | 1,737 |
| 15th Brasschaat Open | 2015 | 7 | 4 | 2,068 |
| 1st Brasschaat Open | 2001 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,767 |
| 02nd Brasschaat Open | 2002 | 7 | 3 | 1,606 |
| ch-BEL Open B | 2004 | 5 | 1 | 1,733 |
| 9th Brasschaat Open | 2009 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,985 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lino Hiel's chess games?
83 games by Lino Hiel, 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 Lino Hiel has played.
What does Lino Hiel play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Lino Hiel opens with 1.d4 (77% of games), 1.e4 (23% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lino Hiel answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (88% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games).
What openings does Lino Hiel play as White?
As White, Lino Hiel's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lino Hiel play as Black?
As Black, Lino Hiel most often plays: French Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); French: Classical Variation (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 48 games.
What is Lino Hiel's FIDE rating?
Lino Hiel is currently rated 1,862 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,942 (Sep 2009).
How many games has Lino Hiel played?
Our database contains 83 games by Lino Hiel, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 15 draws, 41 losses (32.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lino Hiel?
83 games by Lino Hiel 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.