Prepare against Maurice Engelaer
Belgium · World #45,747 classical · FIDE ID 209708
Our database contains 80 games by Maurice Engelaer, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Maurice Engelaer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Maurice Engelaer 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 | 1,910 | 2,024 | Jul 2011 |
| Rapid | 1,893 | 1,905 | Nov 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,840 | 1,840 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 27 | 16 | 37 | 33.8% |
| As White | 36 | 11 | 8 | 17 | 30.6% |
| As Black | 44 | 16 | 8 | 20 | 36.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Maurice Engelaer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Maurice Engelaer's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 35 | 97.2% | 41.4% |
| Nh3 | 1 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 41.4% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Engelaer usually continues c3 (70.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Engelaer usually continues Bc4 (57.1% score)
- …g6 (9% of these games) — Engelaer usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.Nh3 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Engelaer usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 56.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 25.0% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 2 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 95.2% | 55.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
Maurice Engelaer's chess games
All 80 games by Maurice Engelaer in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2009 - 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: 27 wins, 16 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A34 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 7/3/1 | 63.6% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D82 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A33 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A27 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2017 | Sam Decoster | 2,126 | 17th Brasschaat Open | B21 |
| Aug 2024 | Pieter Steen | 2,023 | Brasschaat Open | C27 |
| Aug 2016 | Tony Peleman | 1,965 | 16th Brasschaat Open | B00 |
| Aug 2005 | Benny Todts | 1,950 | 5th Brasschaat Open | C29 |
| Jul 2025 | Wim Maurissen | 1,941 | ch-BEL Open | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BEL Open | 2025 | 28 | 15.5 | 1,921 |
| Brasschaat Open | 2025 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,964 |
| 18th Brasschaat Open | 2018 | 4 | 1 | 1,855 |
| 5th Brasschaat Open | 2005 | 4 | 2 | 1,984 |
| 19th Brasschaat Open | 2019 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,857 |
| 17th Brasschaat Open | 2017 | 4 | 1 | 1,696 |
| 7th Brasschaat Open | 2007 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,105 |
| 08th Brasschaat Open | 2008 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,103 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Maurice Engelaer's chess games?
80 games by Maurice Engelaer, from Jan 2009 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 Maurice Engelaer has played.
What does Maurice Engelaer play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Maurice Engelaer opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.Nh3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Maurice Engelaer answers 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...c6 (25% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games).
What openings does Maurice Engelaer play as White?
As White, Maurice Engelaer's most-played openings in our database are: Bishop's Opening (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Maurice Engelaer play as Black?
As Black, Maurice Engelaer most often plays: Benoni Defense (11 games, 63.6% win rate); Alekhine Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Vienna Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 44 games.
What is Maurice Engelaer's FIDE rating?
Maurice Engelaer is currently rated 1,910 in classical chess, 1,893 in rapid and 1,840 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,024 (Jul 2011).
How many games has Maurice Engelaer played?
Our database contains 80 games by Maurice Engelaer, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 16 draws, 37 losses (33.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Maurice Engelaer?
80 games by Maurice Engelaer 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.