Prepare against Marc Boeykens
Belgium · World #16,801 classical · FIDE ID 200743
Our database contains 109 games by Marc Boeykens, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marc Boeykens's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marc Boeykens 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 | 2,086 | 2,234 | Apr 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 109 | 24 | 51 | 34 | 22.0% |
| As White | 53 | 13 | 26 | 14 | 24.5% |
| As Black | 56 | 11 | 25 | 20 | 19.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marc Boeykens's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marc Boeykens's side.
First moves as White (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 32 | 60.4% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 18 | 34.0% | 52.8% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 3.8% | 25.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 60% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Boeykens usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Boeykens usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Boeykens usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 34% of White games, 52.8% score
- …Nf6 (78% of these games) — Boeykens usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Boeykens usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Boeykens usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 25 | 73.5% | 44.0% |
| e5 | 5 | 14.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 8.8% | 33.3% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 46.7% | 28.6% |
| g6 | 3 | 20.0% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
Marc Boeykens's chess games
All 109 games by Marc Boeykens 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: 24 wins, 51 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B57 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A32 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D82 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A32 | Catalan | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B79 | Sicilian: Dragon | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A89 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Martin Ahn | 2,320 | chT-BEL 9697 | B78 |
| Feb 2006 | Rudolf Meessen | 2,316 | chT-BEL 0506 | C15 |
| Nov 2004 | Rob Michiels | 2,273 | chT-BEL 0405 | A34 |
| Aug 1989 | Pascal Vandevoort | 2,273 | ch-BEL B | B00 |
| Jan 1994 | Theo Van de Berkmortel | 2,250 | chT-BEL 9394 | B20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BEL | 1995 | 22 | 8 | 2,200 |
| ch-Antwerp League Experts | 1993 | 14 | 10.5 | 2,397 |
| ch-BEL B | 1989 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,158 |
| chT-BEL 9697 | 1997 | 11 | 5 | 2,210 |
| chT-BEL 1718 | 2018 | 8 | 1.5 | 2,063 |
| chT-BEL 9596 | 1996 | 7 | 1.5 | 2,078 |
| chT-BEL 2324 | 2024 | 6 | 3 | 2,134 |
| chT-BEL 2223 | 2023 | 6 | 4 | 2,081 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marc Boeykens's chess games?
109 games by Marc Boeykens, 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 Marc Boeykens has played.
What does Marc Boeykens play on the first move as White?
Across 53 games with White in our database, Marc Boeykens opens with 1.e4 (60% of games), 1.d4 (34% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marc Boeykens answers 1...c5 (74% of games), 1...e5 (15% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (47% of games), 1...g6 (20% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Marc Boeykens play as White?
As White, Marc Boeykens's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 53 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marc Boeykens play as Black?
As Black, Marc Boeykens most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 56 games.
What is Marc Boeykens's FIDE rating?
Marc Boeykens is currently rated 2,086 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,234 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Marc Boeykens played?
Our database contains 109 games by Marc Boeykens, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 51 draws, 34 losses (22.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marc Boeykens?
109 games by Marc Boeykens 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.