Prepare against Mikael Vanderbeeken
France · World #13,485 classical · FIDE ID 640700
Our database contains 51 games by Mikael Vanderbeeken, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mikael Vanderbeeken's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mikael Vanderbeeken 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 | 2,122 | 2,188 | Apr 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,105 | 2,188 | Jan 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 11 | 14 | 26 | 21.6% |
| As White | 21 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 14.3% |
| As Black | 30 | 8 | 5 | 17 | 26.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mikael Vanderbeeken's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mikael Vanderbeeken's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 95.2% | 37.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 37.5% score
- …c5 (55% of these games) — Vanderbeeken usually continues Nf3 (45.5% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Vanderbeeken usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (10% of these games) — Vanderbeeken usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 5% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Vanderbeeken usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 11 | 100.0% | 27.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 10 | 83.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Mikael Vanderbeeken's chess games
All 51 games by Mikael Vanderbeeken in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 11 wins, 14 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D24 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2007 | Vasil Vaklinov | 2,181 | chT2-FRA South 0708 | C00 |
| Apr 2008 | Jean-Renaud Lagunes | 2,063 | chT2-FRA South 0708 | C10 |
| Oct 2007 | Eric-Andre Birens | 2,040 | chT2-FRA South 0708 | A85 |
| Feb 2006 | Timo Akkanen | 2,039 | 03rd Calvi Balagne Open | A06 |
| Mar 2008 | Manuel Wehmeier | 2,012 | chT2-FRA South 0708 | A85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT2-FRA South 0708 | 2008 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,136 |
| chT2-FRA South 0607 | 2007 | 7 | 1 | 1,907 |
| Cannes Open | 2007 | 7 | 3 | 2,129 |
| 03rd Calvi Balagne Open | 2006 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,319 |
| 19th Saint Affrique Open | 2011 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,141 |
| Saint Affrique Open 17th | 2009 | 3 | 0 | 2,004 |
| Lyon Open | 2005 | 3 | 2.5 | 2,020 |
| 20th Saint Affrique Open | 2012 | 2 | 0 | 2,066 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mikael Vanderbeeken's chess games?
51 games by Mikael Vanderbeeken, from Oct 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 Mikael Vanderbeeken has played.
What does Mikael Vanderbeeken play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Mikael Vanderbeeken opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mikael Vanderbeeken answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Mikael Vanderbeeken play as White?
As White, Mikael Vanderbeeken's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mikael Vanderbeeken play as Black?
As Black, Mikael Vanderbeeken most often plays: Horwitz Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Mikael Vanderbeeken's FIDE rating?
Mikael Vanderbeeken is currently rated 2,122 in classical chess, 2,105 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,188 (Apr 2019).
How many games has Mikael Vanderbeeken played?
Our database contains 51 games by Mikael Vanderbeeken, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 14 draws, 26 losses (21.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mikael Vanderbeeken?
51 games by Mikael Vanderbeeken 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.