Prepare against Michael Verstraete
Belgium · World #25,513 classical · FIDE ID 229180
Our database contains 50 games by Michael Verstraete, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Verstraete's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Verstraete 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 | 2,014 | 2,014 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,900 | 1,900 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,996 | 1,996 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 13 | 10 | 27 | 26.0% |
| As White | 25 | 4 | 8 | 13 | 16.0% |
| As Black | 25 | 9 | 2 | 14 | 36.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Verstraete's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Verstraete's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 92.0% | 34.8% |
| d4 | 2 | 8.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 34.8% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Verstraete usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Verstraete usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Verstraete usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Verstraete usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 57.1% | 68.8% |
| e5 | 6 | 42.9% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 90.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Michael Verstraete's chess games
All 50 games by Michael Verstraete in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - 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: 13 wins, 10 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Robert Prieb | 2,220 | chT-BEL 2024-25 | D02 |
| Oct 2024 | Tibo Maes | 2,024 | 39th ECC Open | B23 |
| Oct 2024 | Tallann Maguire | 1,800 | 39th ECC Open | D41 |
| Apr 2009 | Pierre-Alain Jacqmin | 1,488 | ch-BEL U20 | C46 |
| Apr 2012 | Gilles Debouver | 1,445 | ch-BEL U18/20 | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BEL U18/20 | 2012 | 18 | 8 | 1,623 |
| ch-BEL U16 | 2008 | 9 | 2.5 | – |
| ch-BEL U20 | 2009 | 8 | 3 | 1,527 |
| 39th ECC Open | 2024 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,987 |
| chT-BEL 2024-25 | 2025 | 4 | 2 | 2,089 |
| chT-BEL 2324 | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 1,774 |
| 34th Ghent Taminco Open | 2011 | 1 | 0 | 1,512 |
| Bruges Open | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,901 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Verstraete's chess games?
50 games by Michael Verstraete, from May 2012 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 Michael Verstraete has played.
What does Michael Verstraete play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Michael Verstraete opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Verstraete answers 1...c5 (57% of games), 1...e5 (43% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (90% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games).
What openings does Michael Verstraete play as White?
As White, Michael Verstraete's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Verstraete play as Black?
As Black, Michael Verstraete most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Michael Verstraete's FIDE rating?
Michael Verstraete is currently rated 2,014 in classical chess, 1,900 in rapid and 1,996 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,014 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Michael Verstraete played?
Our database contains 50 games by Michael Verstraete, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 10 draws, 27 losses (26.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Verstraete?
50 games by Michael Verstraete 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.