Prepare against Nils De Vos
Belgium · World #4,675 classical · FIDE ID 209694
When preparing against Nils De Vos, expect 1.e4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (52% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (77%).
Our database contains 102 games by Nils De Vos, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nils De Vos's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nils De Vos 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 | 2,282 | 2,289 | Sep 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 102 | 34 | 24 | 44 | 33.3% |
| As White | 51 | 17 | 14 | 20 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 51 | 17 | 10 | 24 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nils De Vos's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nils De Vos's side.
First moves as White (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 32 | 62.7% | 51.6% |
| c4 | 19 | 37.3% | 39.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 63% of White games, 51.6% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Vos usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Vos usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Vos usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 37% of White games, 39.5% score
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Vos usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (21% of these games) — Vos usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Vos usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 52.4% | 68.2% |
| e5 | 10 | 47.6% | 70.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 77.3% | 26.5% |
| d5 | 4 | 18.2% | 37.5% |
| f5 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
Nils De Vos's chess games
All 102 games by Nils De Vos in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 34 wins, 24 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A32 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E13 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2019 | Mher Hovhannisyan | 2,483 | chT-BEL 1819 | C01 |
| Aug 2010 | Eduard Fomichenko | 2,458 | 02nd Brasschaat | C47 |
| Apr 2019 | Yong Hoon De Rover | 2,418 | chT-BEL 1819 | B25 |
| Dec 2017 | Ekrem Cekro | 2,396 | chT-BEL 1718 | B06 |
| Aug 2010 | Laszlo Hetey | 2,354 | 02nd Brasschaat | C95 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-BEL 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,306 |
| 13th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2009 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,374 |
| 13th Brasschaat Open | 2013 | 9 | 6 | 2,037 |
| 02nd Brasschaat | 2010 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,276 |
| 9th Brasschaat Open | 2009 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,086 |
| chT-BEL 1718 | 2018 | 9 | 3 | 2,266 |
| 3rd Brasschaat Open | 2003 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,974 |
| 03rd Brasschaat | 2011 | 8 | 1.5 | 2,093 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nils De Vos's chess games?
102 games by Nils De Vos, from Jul 2008 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 Nils De Vos has played.
What does Nils De Vos play on the first move as White?
Across 51 games with White in our database, Nils De Vos opens with 1.e4 (63% of games), 1.c4 (37% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nils De Vos answers 1...c5 (52% of games), 1...e5 (48% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...f5 (5% of games).
What openings does Nils De Vos play as White?
As White, Nils De Vos's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (14 games, 35.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 51 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nils De Vos play as Black?
As Black, Nils De Vos most often plays: Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (5 games, 80.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 51 games.
What is Nils De Vos's FIDE rating?
Nils De Vos is currently rated 2,282 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,289 (Sep 2023).
How many games has Nils De Vos played?
Our database contains 102 games by Nils De Vos, covering Jul 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 24 draws, 44 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nils De Vos?
102 games by Nils De Vos 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.