Prepare against Maarten Praet
Belgium · World #6,957 classical · FIDE ID 201294
Our database contains 167 games by Maarten Praet, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Maarten Praet's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maarten Praet 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 | 2,225 | 2,248 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,188 | 2,195 | Aug 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 167 | 56 | 55 | 56 | 33.5% |
| As White | 78 | 24 | 30 | 24 | 30.8% |
| As Black | 89 | 32 | 25 | 32 | 36.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maarten Praet's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maarten Praet's side.
First moves as White (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 74 | 94.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.6% | 75.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 2.6% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Praet usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Praet usually continues d3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Praet usually continues Nf3 (63.6% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 75.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Praet usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 38 | 90.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 96.2% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
Maarten Praet's chess games
All 167 games by Maarten Praet 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: 56 wins, 55 draws, 56 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 16 | 3/10/3 | 18.8% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C17 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B35 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 19 | 7/5/7 | 36.8% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 6/1/6 | 46.2% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| B62 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A31 | English Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2006 | Danial Saiboulatov | 2,427 | chT-BEL 0607 | C00 |
| Nov 2009 | Steven Geirnaert | 2,382 | 21st Leuven Open | A07 |
| Jan 1996 | Rafal Antoniewski | 2,350 | ch-EU U20 | B22 |
| Apr 2025 | Warre De Waele | 2,340 | chT-BEL 2024-25 | B30 |
| Jan 1993 | Stanislaw Kornasiewicz | 2,315 | Huy Open | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huy Open | 1993 | 16 | 11.5 | 2,451 |
| ch-EU U20 | 1996 | 11 | 5 | 2,309 |
| chT-BEL 9798 | 1998 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,398 |
| chT-BEL 0001 | 2001 | 10 | 6 | 2,288 |
| chT-BEL 0607 | 2007 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,314 |
| chT-BEL 2024-25 | 2025 | 9 | 4 | 2,178 |
| chT-BEL 9899 | 1999 | 9 | 4 | 2,235 |
| chT-BEL 2324 | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,328 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maarten Praet's chess games?
167 games by Maarten Praet, 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 Maarten Praet has played.
What does Maarten Praet play on the first move as White?
Across 78 games with White in our database, Maarten Praet opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maarten Praet answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games).
What openings does Maarten Praet play as White?
As White, Maarten Praet's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (16 games, 18.8% win rate); King's Indian Attack (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Scotch Game (10 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 78 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maarten Praet play as Black?
As Black, Maarten Praet most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (19 games, 36.8% win rate); Benoni Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 89 games.
What is Maarten Praet's FIDE rating?
Maarten Praet is currently rated 2,225 in classical chess, 2,188 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,248 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Maarten Praet played?
Our database contains 167 games by Maarten Praet, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 56 wins, 55 draws, 56 losses (33.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maarten Praet?
167 games by Maarten Praet 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.