Prepare against Marc Ghysels
Belgium · World #34,460 classical · FIDE ID 204595
Our database contains 37 games by Marc Ghysels, covering Jul 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Marc Ghysels's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marc Ghysels 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 | 1,961 | 2,152 | Apr 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,075 | 2,075 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,007 | 2,007 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 37 | 5 | 15 | 17 | 13.5% |
| As White | 16 | 4 | 7 | 5 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 21 | 1 | 8 | 12 | 4.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marc Ghysels's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marc Ghysels's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 100.0% | 46.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 46.9% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Ghysels usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Ghysels usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Ghysels usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 2 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 28.6% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 66.7% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 16.7% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
Marc Ghysels's chess games
All 37 games by Marc Ghysels in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2003 - 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: 5 wins, 15 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C23 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2013 | Robert Schuermans | 2,184 | chT-BEL 1213 | C24 |
| Jul 2012 | Patrick Moens | 2,000 | 35th Ghent Taminco Open | B22 |
| Mar 2013 | Mikhail Gourevitch | 1,982 | chT-BEL 1213 | B15 |
| Jun 2026 | Kundt,Guenther | 1,807 | ECU Senior +65 2026 | B01 |
| Jun 2026 | Baggiani,F | 1,666 | ECU Senior +65 2026 | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-BEL 1213 | 2013 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,142 |
| ECU Senior +65 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,913 |
| Geraardsbergen Open 28th | 2012 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,099 |
| ch-BEL Open | 2011 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,760 |
| 35th Ghent Taminco Open | 2012 | 3 | 2 | 2,275 |
| 36th Geraardsbergen Open | 2021 | 3 | 1 | 2,068 |
| chT2-BEL 0304 | 2004 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,105 |
| chT-BEL 0405 | 2004 | 1 | 0 | 1,916 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marc Ghysels's chess games?
37 games by Marc Ghysels, from Jul 2003 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 Marc Ghysels has played.
What does Marc Ghysels play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Marc Ghysels opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marc Ghysels answers 1...c6 (29% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games).
What openings does Marc Ghysels play as White?
As White, Marc Ghysels's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marc Ghysels play as Black?
As Black, Marc Ghysels most often plays: Budapest Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Rat Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Marc Ghysels's FIDE rating?
Marc Ghysels is currently rated 1,961 in classical chess, 2,075 in rapid and 2,007 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,152 (Apr 2004).
How many games has Marc Ghysels played?
Our database contains 37 games by Marc Ghysels, covering Jul 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 5 wins, 15 draws, 17 losses (13.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marc Ghysels?
37 games by Marc Ghysels 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.