Prepare against Mourad De Villers
Belgium · World #9,694 classical · FIDE ID 203475
When preparing against Mourad De Villers, expect 1.c4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 38.5% over 26 games.
Our database contains 170 games by Mourad De Villers, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mourad De Villers's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mourad De Villers 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 | 2,174 | 2,196 | Mar 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,145 | 2,237 | Dec 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,097 | 2,157 | Feb 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 170 | 63 | 32 | 75 | 37.1% |
| As White | 83 | 39 | 13 | 31 | 47.0% |
| As Black | 87 | 24 | 19 | 44 | 27.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mourad De Villers's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mourad De Villers's side.
First moves as White (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 78 | 94.0% | 52.6% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 4.8% | 87.5% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 94% of White games, 52.6% score
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Villers usually continues g3 (43.8% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Villers usually continues g3 (67.6% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Villers usually continues g3 (63.6% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 87.5% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Villers usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Villers usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Villers usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 49 | 100.0% | 37.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 28 | 100.0% | 41.1% |
Mourad De Villers's chess games
All 170 games by Mourad De Villers in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 63 wins, 32 draws, 75 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 26 | 10/3/13 | 38.5% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 20 | 10/4/6 | 50.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 12 | 7/0/5 | 58.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| A16 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E07 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E60 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A15 | English Opening: Anglo-Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 14 | 4/0/10 | 28.6% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 11 | 2/2/7 | 18.2% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 0/5/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A68 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2021 | Yi Xu | 2,527 | Cappelle Online Blitz Open | B22 |
| Jul 2016 | Nicola Capone | 2,397 | Charleroi Open | A25 |
| Dec 2024 | Joey Grochal | 2,274 | chT-BEL 2024-25 | A11 |
| Aug 2016 | Kim Le Quang | 2,264 | Charleroi Open | A20 |
| Mar 2021 | Jeremie Devallee | 2,220 | Cappelle Online Blitz Open | A34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleroi Open | 2023 | 57 | 30.5 | 2,175 |
| chT-BEL 9899 | 1999 | 11 | 4 | 2,095 |
| Tetraktys Concept Mgmt | 2021 | 11 | 6 | 2,129 |
| 1st Cappelle Online Blitz Open | 2021 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,056 |
| Cappelle Online Blitz Open | 2021 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,317 |
| Europe Echecs Blitz May Open | 2021 | 11 | 7 | 1,997 |
| Cappelle Online Rapid Open | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,744 |
| chT-BEL 9697 | 1997 | 8 | 3 | 2,116 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mourad De Villers's chess games?
170 games by Mourad De Villers, from Jul 2004 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 Mourad De Villers has played.
What does Mourad De Villers play on the first move as White?
Across 83 games with White in our database, Mourad De Villers opens with 1.c4 (94% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games), 1.g3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mourad De Villers answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Mourad De Villers play as White?
As White, Mourad De Villers's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (26 games, 38.5% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (20 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (12 games, 58.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 83 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mourad De Villers play as Black?
As Black, Mourad De Villers most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (9 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 87 games.
What is Mourad De Villers's FIDE rating?
Mourad De Villers is currently rated 2,174 in classical chess, 2,145 in rapid and 2,097 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,196 (Mar 2017).
How many games has Mourad De Villers played?
Our database contains 170 games by Mourad De Villers, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 63 wins, 32 draws, 75 losses (37.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mourad De Villers?
170 games by Mourad De Villers 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.