Prepare against Pascal Woyave
Belgium · World #108,168 classical · FIDE ID 202622
When preparing against Pascal Woyave, expect 1.c4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 34 games by Pascal Woyave, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pascal Woyave's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pascal Woyave 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 | 1,706 | 1,797 | Jun 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,679 | 1,755 | Aug 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,694 | 1,719 | Mar 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 11 | 5 | 18 | 32.4% |
| As White | 15 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 46.7% |
| As Black | 19 | 4 | 1 | 14 | 21.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pascal Woyave's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pascal Woyave's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 13 | 86.7% | 69.2% |
| d4 | 2 | 13.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 87% of White games, 69.2% score
- …e5 (54% of these games) — Woyave usually continues Nc3 (70.0% score)
- …c5 (23% of these games) — Woyave usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Woyave usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 13% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Woyave usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 69.2% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 15.4% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 66.7% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
Pascal Woyave's chess games
All 34 games by Pascal Woyave 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: 11 wins, 5 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D74 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E67 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2016 | Olivier Griffon | 1,914 | 7th Lille Luce Open | B01 |
| Jul 2009 | Marc Vandervorst | 1,876 | 8th La Fere Open | C17 |
| Jun 2014 | Bertrand Terwagne | 1,654 | 8th Maastricht Limburg Open C | C07 |
| Dec 2006 | Bernd Fuest | 1,538 | Eupen Open | A38 |
| Jun 2018 | Nico Conrad | 1,330 | 10th Rheinland Pfalz Open | A29 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8th La Fere Open | 2009 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,668 |
| 10th Rheinland Pfalz Open | 2018 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,671 |
| 8th Maastricht Limburg Open C | 2014 | 6 | 3 | 1,553 |
| Eupen Open | 2006 | 5 | 2 | 1,499 |
| 7th Lille Luce Open | 2016 | 4 | 1 | 1,788 |
| 5th Lille Luce Open | 2014 | 1 | 0 | 1,730 |
| 5th Charleroi Open | 2006 | 1 | 0 | 1,375 |
| Mittelrhein Verbandsliga-W 16/17 | 2017 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,483 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pascal Woyave's chess games?
34 games by Pascal Woyave, 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 Woyave has played.
What does Pascal Woyave play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Pascal Woyave opens with 1.c4 (87% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pascal Woyave answers 1...e6 (69% of games), 1...Nf6 (15% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Pascal Woyave play as White?
As White, Pascal Woyave's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (7 games, 71.4% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pascal Woyave play as Black?
As Black, Pascal Woyave most often plays: French: Advance Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Pascal Woyave's FIDE rating?
Pascal Woyave is currently rated 1,706 in classical chess, 1,679 in rapid and 1,694 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,797 (Jun 2025).
How many games has Pascal Woyave played?
Our database contains 34 games by Pascal Woyave, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 5 draws, 18 losses (32.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pascal Woyave?
34 games by Pascal Woyave 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.