Prepare against Pascal Vandevoort
IM · Belgium · World #3,379 classical · FIDE ID 200310
Our database contains 737 games by Pascal Vandevoort, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pascal Vandevoort's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pascal Vandevoort 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 | 2,323 | 2,416 | Jan 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,397 | 2,397 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 737 | 307 | 216 | 214 | 41.7% |
| As White | 367 | 178 | 95 | 94 | 48.5% |
| As Black | 370 | 129 | 121 | 120 | 34.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pascal Vandevoort's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pascal Vandevoort's side.
First moves as White (367 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 140 | 38.1% | 64.6% |
| e4 | 123 | 33.5% | 57.7% |
| c4 | 47 | 12.8% | 62.8% |
| Nf3 | 43 | 11.7% | 60.5% |
| b3 | 7 | 1.9% | 50.0% |
| e3 | 6 | 1.6% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 38% of White games, 64.6% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Vandevoort usually continues c4 (62.8% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Vandevoort usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Vandevoort usually continues h3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 34% of White games, 57.7% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Vandevoort usually continues Nf3 (52.8% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Vandevoort usually continues Nf3 (58.8% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Vandevoort usually continues d4 (55.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (186 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 109 | 58.6% | 52.8% |
| e5 | 36 | 19.4% | 44.4% |
| d5 | 20 | 10.8% | 67.5% |
| e6 | 11 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 2.2% | 87.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.1% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (132 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 86 | 65.2% | 51.7% |
| d5 | 31 | 23.5% | 56.5% |
| e6 | 8 | 6.1% | 43.8% |
| g6 | 2 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Pascal Vandevoort's chess games
All 737 games by Pascal Vandevoort in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 307 wins, 216 draws, 214 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 22 | 12/6/4 | 54.5% |
| D85 | Indian Defense | 20 | 11/5/4 | 55.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 16 | 11/2/3 | 68.8% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 16 | 5/5/6 | 31.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 15 | 8/2/5 | 53.3% |
| A36 | English Opening | 15 | 9/2/4 | 60.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 14 | 9/2/3 | 64.3% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 13 | 6/4/3 | 46.2% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 12 | 8/1/3 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 31 | 13/6/12 | 41.9% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 21 | 8/8/5 | 38.1% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 17 | 5/5/7 | 29.4% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 17 | 9/4/4 | 52.9% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 15 | 7/4/4 | 46.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 11 | 1/4/6 | 9.1% |
| A61 | English Opening | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1993 | John T.H. Van der Wiel | 2,555 | Brussels zt | E15 |
| Aug 2003 | Aloyzas Kveinys | 2,539 | 2nd Charleroi | B43 |
| Aug 2012 | Andrei Shchekachev | 2,528 | Charleroi Open | E92 |
| Jan 2011 | Michael Feygin | 2,526 | chT-BEL 1011 | B71 |
| Oct 2010 | Luc Winants | 2,515 | chT-BEL 1011 | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BEL | 2010 | 94 | 54 | 2,395 |
| Huy Open | 1993 | 50 | 34.5 | 2,497 |
| Charleroi Open | 2013 | 36 | 27 | 2,382 |
| ch-BEL Experts | 2007 | 23 | 11 | 2,304 |
| Charleroi TIPC | 2008 | 18 | 6 | 2,328 |
| ch-EU U21 | 1988 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,340 |
| BEL ch-FEFB | 1997 | 13 | 10 | 2,447 |
| ch-BEL B | 1989 | 13 | 9.5 | 2,339 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Serge Vanderwaeren (10 games) · Geert Van der Stricht (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pascal Vandevoort's chess games?
737 games by Pascal Vandevoort, from Apr 2003 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 Vandevoort has played.
What does Pascal Vandevoort play on the first move as White?
Across 367 games with White in our database, Pascal Vandevoort opens with 1.d4 (38% of games), 1.e4 (34% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pascal Vandevoort answers 1...c5 (59% of games), 1...e5 (19% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (65% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Pascal Vandevoort play as White?
As White, Pascal Vandevoort's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (22 games, 54.5% win rate); Indian Defense (20 games, 55.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (16 games, 68.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 367 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pascal Vandevoort play as Black?
As Black, Pascal Vandevoort most often plays: Sicilian (31 games, 41.9% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (21 games, 38.1% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (17 games, 29.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 370 games.
What is Pascal Vandevoort's FIDE rating?
Pascal Vandevoort is currently rated 2,323 in classical chess, 2,397 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,416 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Pascal Vandevoort played?
Our database contains 737 games by Pascal Vandevoort, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 307 wins, 216 draws, 214 losses (41.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pascal Vandevoort?
737 games by Pascal Vandevoort 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.