Prepare against Olivier Verheyen
Belgium · World #3,898 classical · FIDE ID 236055
When preparing against Olivier Verheyen, expect 1.e4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (71%).
Our database contains 121 games by Olivier Verheyen, covering May 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Olivier Verheyen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Olivier Verheyen 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 | 2,305 | 2,305 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,180 | 2,180 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,996 | 2,022 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 121 | 52 | 29 | 40 | 43.0% |
| As White | 65 | 30 | 12 | 23 | 46.2% |
| As Black | 56 | 22 | 17 | 17 | 39.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Olivier Verheyen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Olivier Verheyen's side.
First moves as White (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 58 | 89.2% | 50.9% |
| c4 | 7 | 10.8% | 92.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 50.9% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Verheyen usually continues Nf3 (42.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Verheyen usually continues Nf3 (76.9% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Verheyen usually continues d4 (56.3% score)
- 1.c4 — 11% of White games, 92.9% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Verheyen usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Verheyen usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Verheyen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 22 | 66.7% | 54.5% |
| c5 | 11 | 33.3% | 36.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 71.4% | 70.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 28.6% | 37.5% |
Olivier Verheyen's chess games
All 121 games by Olivier Verheyen in the Chess.ceo database (May 2015 - 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: 52 wins, 29 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 7/0/2 | 77.8% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| E04 | Catalan | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2026 | Alexandre Dgebuadze | 2,393 | chT-BEL 2025-26 | C03 |
| May 2026 | Warre De Waele | 2,378 | Gesloten VSF-kampioenschap 2026 | E11 |
| Jul 2018 | Masha Klinova | 2,298 | Charleroi Open | B07 |
| Jul 2026 | Kim Le Quang | 2,256 | ch-BEL Open 2026 | A10 |
| Aug 2026 | Joey Grochal | 2,253 | Brasschaat Open 2026 | E10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleroi Open | 2023 | 20 | 8.5 | 2,119 |
| ch-BEL U14 | 2015 | 16 | 9 | 1,538 |
| ch-NED U12 Open | 2013 | 12 | 9 | 1,431 |
| chT-BEL 2025-26 | 2026 | 10 | 6 | 2,303 |
| Brasschaat Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 7 | 2,286 |
| ch-BEL Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,384 |
| Wachtebeke B | 2019 | 8 | 5 | 2,260 |
| Gesloten VSF-kampioenschap 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 2,283 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Olivier Verheyen's chess games?
121 games by Olivier Verheyen, from May 2015 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 Olivier Verheyen has played.
What does Olivier Verheyen play on the first move as White?
Across 65 games with White in our database, Olivier Verheyen opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Olivier Verheyen answers 1...e5 (67% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (71% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games).
What openings does Olivier Verheyen play as White?
As White, Olivier Verheyen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 77.8% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 65 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Olivier Verheyen play as Black?
As Black, Olivier Verheyen most often plays: Petrov's Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Italian Game (6 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 56 games.
What is Olivier Verheyen's FIDE rating?
Olivier Verheyen is currently rated 2,305 in classical chess, 2,180 in rapid and 1,996 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,305 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Olivier Verheyen played?
Our database contains 121 games by Olivier Verheyen, covering May 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 52 wins, 29 draws, 40 losses (43.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Olivier Verheyen?
121 games by Olivier Verheyen 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.