Prepare against Nils Vantorre
Belgium · World #6,276 classical · FIDE ID 258474
Our database contains 93 games by Nils Vantorre, covering Sep 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Nils Vantorre's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nils Vantorre 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 | 2,240 | 2,291 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,152 | 2,152 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,190 | 2,190 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 30 | 30 | 33 | 32.3% |
| As White | 51 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 42 | 12 | 13 | 17 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nils Vantorre's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nils Vantorre's side.
First moves as White (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 50 | 98.0% | 53.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 53.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Vantorre usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Vantorre usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Vantorre usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Vantorre usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 81.3% | 46.2% |
| e6 | 3 | 18.8% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
Nils Vantorre's chess games
All 93 games by Nils Vantorre in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2018 - Aug 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: 30 wins, 30 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/6/0 | 33.3% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A11 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Anti-Grünfeld | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | Arthur Pijpers | 2,487 | 40th ECC Open | C13 |
| Mar 2026 | Aaron Alonso Garcia | 2,441 | chT-BEL 2025-26 | C02 |
| Feb 2025 | Quang Thai Ngo | 2,331 | chT-BEL 2024-25 | B40 |
| May 2026 | Lucas Sandberg | 2,325 | Kronborg Chess Open 2026 | INTERNATIONAL MASTER | B06 |
| May 2026 | Bahne Fuhrmann | 2,254 | Kronborg Chess Open 2026 | INTERNATIONAL MASTER | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-BEL 2025-26 | 2026 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,223 |
| Kronborg Chess Open 2026 | INTERNATIONAL MASTER | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,228 |
| ch-EU Online U18 | 2020 | 9 | 2 | 1,625 |
| Blankenberge Flemish Open | 2024 | 8 | 6 | 2,323 |
| 39th ECC Open | 2024 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,246 |
| 47th Ghent Open 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 5 | 2,199 |
| Online Friendship U12 | 2020 | 7 | 4 | 1,458 |
| 26th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2024 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,196 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nils Vantorre's chess games?
93 games by Nils Vantorre, from Sep 2018 to Aug 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 Vantorre has played.
What does Nils Vantorre play on the first move as White?
Across 51 games with White in our database, Nils Vantorre opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nils Vantorre answers 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...e6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Nils Vantorre play as White?
As White, Nils Vantorre's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 51 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nils Vantorre play as Black?
As Black, Nils Vantorre most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Nils Vantorre's FIDE rating?
Nils Vantorre is currently rated 2,240 in classical chess, 2,152 in rapid and 2,190 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,291 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Nils Vantorre played?
Our database contains 93 games by Nils Vantorre, covering Sep 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 30 draws, 33 losses (32.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nils Vantorre?
93 games by Nils Vantorre 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.