Prepare against Nele Vanhuyse
WFM · Belgium · World #21,939 classical · FIDE ID 228818
When preparing against Nele Vanhuyse, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (95%).
Our database contains 128 games by Nele Vanhuyse, covering May 2010 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Nele Vanhuyse's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nele Vanhuyse 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 | 2,041 | 2,119 | May 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,950 | 1,986 | Jan 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,038 | 2,062 | Sep 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 128 | 43 | 27 | 58 | 33.6% |
| As White | 64 | 25 | 15 | 24 | 39.1% |
| As Black | 64 | 18 | 12 | 34 | 28.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nele Vanhuyse's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nele Vanhuyse's side.
First moves as White (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 64 | 100.0% | 50.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.8% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Vanhuyse usually continues Nf3 (43.2% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Vanhuyse usually continues Nf3 (59.5% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Vanhuyse usually continues d4 (42.9% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 27 | 73.0% | 31.5% |
| e5 | 10 | 27.0% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 94.7% | 36.1% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
Nele Vanhuyse's chess games
All 128 games by Nele Vanhuyse in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - Sep 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: 43 wins, 27 draws, 58 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E14 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2016 | Arno Bomans | 2,249 | ch-Flandern Expert | C55 |
| Jul 2012 | Robert Schuermans | 2,184 | ch-BEL Open | C24 |
| Nov 2017 | Marija R Stojanovic | 2,102 | 21st chT-EU w | C11 |
| May 2016 | Anthony Cristian Mitran | 2,094 | ch-Flandern Expert | C54 |
| Jul 2012 | Hanne Goossens | 2,025 | ch-BEL Open | A02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28th Wch U20 Girls | 2010 | 13 | 5 | 1,848 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 1-25 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,950 |
| 15th Aalst Open | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,952 |
| ch-BEL Open | 2012 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,038 |
| ch-BEL U18/20 | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 1,865 |
| ch-BEL U20 | 2009 | 8 | 4 | 1,781 |
| 8th Maastricht Limburg Open B | 2014 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,999 |
| 21st chT-EU w | 2017 | 7 | 3 | 2,078 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nele Vanhuyse's chess games?
128 games by Nele Vanhuyse, from May 2010 to Sep 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 Nele Vanhuyse has played.
What does Nele Vanhuyse play on the first move as White?
Across 64 games with White in our database, Nele Vanhuyse opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nele Vanhuyse answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...e5 (27% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Nele Vanhuyse play as White?
As White, Nele Vanhuyse's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 64 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nele Vanhuyse play as Black?
As Black, Nele Vanhuyse most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 64 games.
What is Nele Vanhuyse's FIDE rating?
Nele Vanhuyse is currently rated 2,041 in classical chess, 1,950 in rapid and 2,038 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,119 (May 2017).
How many games has Nele Vanhuyse played?
Our database contains 128 games by Nele Vanhuyse, covering May 2010 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 27 draws, 58 losses (33.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nele Vanhuyse?
128 games by Nele Vanhuyse 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.