Prepare against Marc Van Stiphout
Belgium · World #130,949 classical · FIDE ID 211915
When preparing against Marc Van Stiphout, expect 1.e4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 50 games by Marc Van Stiphout, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Marc Van Stiphout's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Marc Van Stiphout 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 | 1,644 | 1,907 | May 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,737 | 1,795 | Jul 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,696 | 1,787 | May 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 19 | 11 | 20 | 38.0% |
| As White | 24 | 10 | 4 | 10 | 41.7% |
| As Black | 26 | 9 | 7 | 10 | 34.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Marc Van Stiphout's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Marc Van Stiphout's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 62.5% | 53.3% |
| d4 | 6 | 25.0% | 33.3% |
| g3 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 63% of White games, 53.3% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Stiphout usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Stiphout usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Stiphout usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 25% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Stiphout usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (33% of these games) — Stiphout usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Stiphout usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 42.9% | 58.3% |
| e6 | 5 | 35.7% | 30.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 50.0% | 10.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 50.0% | 70.0% |
Marc Van Stiphout's chess games
All 50 games by Marc Van Stiphout in the Chess.ceo database (May 2011 - 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: 19 wins, 11 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C07 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2019 | Olaf Arndt | 1,969 | Gelsenkirchen Koenigsspringer Open | A83 |
| Jul 2000 | Joseph Ciezkowsky | 1,503 | Lommel Summer Open 20th | C74 |
| Dec 2019 | Lukas Benedikt Muecke | 1,325 | Gelsenkirchen Koenigsspringer Open | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7th Maastricht Limburg Open B | 2013 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,731 |
| Gelsenkirchen Koenigsspringer Open | 2019 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,559 |
| 19th Lommel Summer Open | 1999 | 6 | 3 | – |
| Lommel Summer Open 20th | 2000 | 6 | 3 | 1,503 |
| 22nd Lommel Summer Open | 2002 | 5 | 3.5 | – |
| 21st Lommel Summer Open | 2001 | 5 | 2.5 | – |
| 18th Lommel Summer Open | 1998 | 5 | 3 | 2,187 |
| 16th Lommel Summer Open | 1996 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,915 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Marc Van Stiphout's chess games?
50 games by Marc Van Stiphout, from May 2011 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 Van Stiphout has played.
What does Marc Van Stiphout play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Marc Van Stiphout opens with 1.e4 (63% of games), 1.d4 (25% of games), 1.g3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Marc Van Stiphout answers 1...e5 (43% of games), 1...e6 (36% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Marc Van Stiphout play as White?
As White, Marc Van Stiphout's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Marc Van Stiphout play as Black?
As Black, Marc Van Stiphout most often plays: French: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Marc Van Stiphout's FIDE rating?
Marc Van Stiphout is currently rated 1,644 in classical chess, 1,737 in rapid and 1,696 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,907 (May 2011).
How many games has Marc Van Stiphout played?
Our database contains 50 games by Marc Van Stiphout, covering May 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 11 draws, 20 losses (38.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Marc Van Stiphout?
50 games by Marc Van Stiphout 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.