Prepare against Nathan De Strycker
FM · Belgium · World #2,992 classical · FIDE ID 226343
Our database contains 220 games by Nathan De Strycker, covering Nov 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nathan De Strycker's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nathan De Strycker 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 | 2,338 | 2,338 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,263 | 2,297 | Aug 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,275 | 2,275 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 220 | 73 | 81 | 66 | 33.2% |
| As White | 109 | 35 | 45 | 29 | 32.1% |
| As Black | 111 | 38 | 36 | 37 | 34.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nathan De Strycker's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nathan De Strycker's side.
First moves as White (109 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 92 | 84.4% | 48.9% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 9.2% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 3.7% | 87.5% |
| e4 | 3 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 84% of White games, 48.9% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Strycker usually continues c4 (48.9% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Strycker usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Strycker usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 9% of White games, 75.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Strycker usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Strycker usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 48 | 92.3% | 52.1% |
| e5 | 3 | 5.8% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 57.8% | 51.9% |
| d5 | 16 | 35.6% | 53.1% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.4% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
Nathan De Strycker's chess games
All 220 games by Nathan De Strycker in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 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: 73 wins, 81 draws, 66 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 15 | 5/6/4 | 33.3% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 10 | 2/4/4 | 20.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 10 | 3/4/3 | 30.0% |
| E99 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 0/6/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 17 | 7/2/8 | 41.2% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C00 | French Defense | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B40 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | T Fiebig | 2,405 | chT-BEL 2024-25 | C01 |
| Oct 2025 | Steven Geirnaert | 2,397 | chT-BEL 2025-26 | D31 |
| Sep 2017 | Miroslav Zufic | 2,395 | 31st Pula Open | E61 |
| Nov 2025 | Jasper Broekmeulen | 2,394 | Dutch League 2025-26 | A40 |
| Aug 2021 | Blazimir Kovacevic | 2,391 | 4th Solta Open | A13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleroi Open | 2014 | 20 | 11.5 | 2,228 |
| ch-BEL Open | 2017 | 17 | 11 | 2,120 |
| ch-BEL U16 | 2012 | 17 | 12 | 1,961 |
| chT-BEL 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,224 |
| chT-BEL 2024-25 | 2025 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,294 |
| 37th Politiken Cup | 2015 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,269 |
| Wch U18 | 2014 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,063 |
| chT-BEL 2223 | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 2,282 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nathan De Strycker's chess games?
220 games by Nathan De Strycker, from Nov 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 Nathan De Strycker has played.
What does Nathan De Strycker play on the first move as White?
Across 109 games with White in our database, Nathan De Strycker opens with 1.d4 (84% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nathan De Strycker answers 1...e6 (92% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (58% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Nathan De Strycker play as White?
As White, Nathan De Strycker's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (10 games, 30.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 109 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nathan De Strycker play as Black?
As Black, Nathan De Strycker most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 111 games.
What is Nathan De Strycker's FIDE rating?
Nathan De Strycker is currently rated 2,338 in classical chess, 2,263 in rapid and 2,275 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,338 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Nathan De Strycker played?
Our database contains 220 games by Nathan De Strycker, covering Nov 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 73 wins, 81 draws, 66 losses (33.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nathan De Strycker?
220 games by Nathan De Strycker 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.