Prepare against Nikita Van Parys
Belgium · World #46,244 classical · FIDE ID 222453
Our database contains 42 games by Nikita Van Parys, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nikita Van Parys's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nikita Van Parys 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 | 1,908 | 1,919 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 11 | 16 | 15 | 26.2% |
| As White | 21 | 6 | 9 | 6 | 28.6% |
| As Black | 21 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 23.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nikita Van Parys's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nikita Van Parys's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Parys usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Parys usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Parys usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 100.0% | 36.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Nikita Van Parys's chess games
All 42 games by Nikita Van Parys 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: 11 wins, 16 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D04 | Colle System | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A20 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C30 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2012 | Ian Vandelacluze | 1,978 | ch-BEL U18/20 | C42 |
| Aug 2009 | Don Van den Bergh | 1,873 | Enschede Open B U16 | B90 |
| Apr 2014 | Gwijde Vincent | 1,745 | ch-BEL U20 | C52 |
| Apr 2014 | Gilles Debouver | 1,685 | ch-BEL U20 | B45 |
| Apr 2014 | Joren De Bode | 1,592 | ch-BEL U20 | A25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BEL U18/20 | 2012 | 18 | 7.5 | 1,688 |
| ch-BEL U20 | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 1,666 |
| ch-BEL U16 | 2009 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,547 |
| ch-BEL Open | 2013 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,896 |
| Enschede Open B U16 | 2009 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,012 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nikita Van Parys's chess games?
42 games by Nikita Van Parys, 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 Nikita Van Parys has played.
What does Nikita Van Parys play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Nikita Van Parys opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nikita Van Parys answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Nikita Van Parys play as White?
As White, Nikita Van Parys's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Dragon (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nikita Van Parys play as Black?
As Black, Nikita Van Parys most often plays: Italian Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Colle System (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Nikita Van Parys's FIDE rating?
Nikita Van Parys is currently rated 1,908 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,919 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Nikita Van Parys played?
Our database contains 42 games by Nikita Van Parys, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 16 draws, 15 losses (26.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nikita Van Parys?
42 games by Nikita Van Parys 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.