Prepare against Maarten De Vleeschauwer
FM · Belgium · World #7,610 classical · FIDE ID 214809
Our database contains 280 games by Maarten De Vleeschauwer, covering Apr 2009 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Maarten De Vleeschauwer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maarten De Vleeschauwer 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 | 2,212 | 2,307 | Oct 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,268 | 2,268 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,267 | 2,268 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 280 | 100 | 69 | 111 | 35.7% |
| As White | 134 | 50 | 32 | 52 | 37.3% |
| As Black | 146 | 50 | 37 | 59 | 34.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maarten De Vleeschauwer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maarten De Vleeschauwer's side.
First moves as White (134 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 132 | 98.5% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
| f3 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Vleeschauwer usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Vleeschauwer usually continues Nf3 (55.2% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Vleeschauwer usually continues d4 (40.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Vleeschauwer usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 42 | 58.3% | 56.0% |
| e5 | 21 | 29.2% | 57.1% |
| e6 | 9 | 12.5% | 44.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 18 | 40.9% | 58.3% |
| c5 | 14 | 31.8% | 28.6% |
| e6 | 9 | 20.5% | 16.7% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 6.8% | 66.7% |
Maarten De Vleeschauwer's chess games
All 280 games by Maarten De Vleeschauwer in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2009 - 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: 100 wins, 69 draws, 111 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 31 | 12/7/12 | 38.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 18 | 5/6/7 | 27.8% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 16 | 6/6/4 | 37.5% |
| C00 | French Defense | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 17 | 8/3/6 | 47.1% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 17 | 7/5/5 | 41.2% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 15 | 2/5/8 | 13.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| A97 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2021 | Vladislav Nevednichy | 2,518 | 14th Paleochora Open | B21 |
| Aug 2014 | Stefan Docx | 2,491 | 14th Brasschaat Open | A06 |
| Jun 2021 | Jesus Martin Duque | 2,449 | Veliko Gradiste Silver Lake Open A | A12 |
| Dec 2022 | Tobias Kabos | 2,350 | chT-BEL 2223 | C02 |
| Feb 2026 | Merlijn Van Volsem | 2,345 | chT-BEL 2025-26 | D12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BEL U20 | 2017 | 27 | 13 | 2,020 |
| ch-BEL Open | 2013 | 25 | 12.5 | 2,002 |
| 56th Wch U20 | 2017 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,133 |
| ch-EU U16 | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 2,083 |
| Wachtebeke | 2023 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,251 |
| 23rd ch-EU U16 | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,979 |
| Veliko Gradiste Silver Lake Open A | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 2,231 |
| Reykjavik Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,264 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maarten De Vleeschauwer's chess games?
280 games by Maarten De Vleeschauwer, from Apr 2009 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 Maarten De Vleeschauwer has played.
What does Maarten De Vleeschauwer play on the first move as White?
Across 134 games with White in our database, Maarten De Vleeschauwer opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games), 1.f3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maarten De Vleeschauwer answers 1...c5 (58% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (41% of games), 1...c5 (32% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games).
What openings does Maarten De Vleeschauwer play as White?
As White, Maarten De Vleeschauwer's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (31 games, 38.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (18 games, 27.8% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (16 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 134 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maarten De Vleeschauwer play as Black?
As Black, Maarten De Vleeschauwer most often plays: Slav Defense (17 games, 47.1% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Benoni Defense (15 games, 13.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 146 games.
What is Maarten De Vleeschauwer's FIDE rating?
Maarten De Vleeschauwer is currently rated 2,212 in classical chess, 2,268 in rapid and 2,267 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,307 (Oct 2023).
How many games has Maarten De Vleeschauwer played?
Our database contains 280 games by Maarten De Vleeschauwer, covering Apr 2009 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 100 wins, 69 draws, 111 losses (35.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maarten De Vleeschauwer?
280 games by Maarten De Vleeschauwer 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.