Prepare against Pascal De Kaey
Belgium · World #30,027 classical · FIDE ID 204510
Our database contains 51 games by Pascal De Kaey, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pascal De Kaey's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pascal De Kaey 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 | 1,985 | 2,033 | Feb 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,971 | 1,971 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,032 | 2,038 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 10 | 8 | 33 | 19.6% |
| As White | 28 | 5 | 5 | 18 | 17.9% |
| As Black | 23 | 5 | 3 | 15 | 21.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pascal De Kaey's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pascal De Kaey's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 28 | 100.0% | 26.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 26.8% score
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Kaey usually continues c3 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Kaey usually continues Nf3 (7.1% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Kaey usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 50.0% | 57.1% |
| e5 | 6 | 42.9% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
Pascal De Kaey's chess games
All 51 games by Pascal De Kaey in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 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: 10 wins, 8 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B22 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D93 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2003 | Thomas Phillips | 2,238 | 15th Leuven Open | D05 |
| Aug 2000 | Jorge Goncalves | 2,197 | Antwerp Chess Event | B21 |
| Aug 2007 | Glen De Schampheleire | 1,899 | 7th Brasschaat Open | B01 |
| Apr 2025 | Michael Deelwater | 1,766 | Reykjavik Open | B01 |
| Apr 2025 | Andreas Urbaniak | 1,754 | Reykjavik Open | A03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6th ch-World University | 2000 | 9 | 0 | 1,845 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,015 |
| 7th Brasschaat Open | 2007 | 6 | 3 | 2,052 |
| ch-BEL Open | 2011 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,988 |
| Monsaraz Rapid Open | 2023 | 5 | 0 | 1,816 |
| Monsaraz Open | 2023 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,697 |
| Antwerp Chess Event | 2000 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,195 |
| 15th Leuven Open | 2003 | 3 | 1 | 2,066 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pascal De Kaey's chess games?
51 games by Pascal De Kaey, from Jan 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 Pascal De Kaey has played.
What does Pascal De Kaey play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Pascal De Kaey opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pascal De Kaey answers 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...e5 (43% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Pascal De Kaey play as White?
As White, Pascal De Kaey's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pascal De Kaey play as Black?
As Black, Pascal De Kaey most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Elephant Gambit (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Pascal De Kaey's FIDE rating?
Pascal De Kaey is currently rated 1,985 in classical chess, 1,971 in rapid and 2,032 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,033 (Feb 2015).
How many games has Pascal De Kaey played?
Our database contains 51 games by Pascal De Kaey, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 8 draws, 33 losses (19.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pascal De Kaey?
51 games by Pascal De Kaey 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.