Prepare against Patrick Driessens
FM · NLD · World #5,110 classical · FIDE ID 204382
Our database contains 191 games by Patrick Driessens, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Patrick Driessens's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Patrick Driessens 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 | 2,270 | 2,357 | May 2010 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 191 | 74 | 71 | 46 | 38.7% |
| As White | 97 | 42 | 37 | 18 | 43.3% |
| As Black | 94 | 32 | 34 | 28 | 34.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Patrick Driessens's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Patrick Driessens's side.
First moves as White (97 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 82 | 84.5% | 61.6% |
| Nf3 | 15 | 15.5% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 85% of White games, 61.6% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Driessens usually continues c4 (61.8% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Driessens usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Driessens usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 15% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Driessens usually continues c4 (85.7% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Driessens usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Driessens usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 40 | 83.3% | 56.3% |
| d6 | 7 | 14.6% | 64.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 53.8% | 39.3% |
| d6 | 4 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 11.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 11.5% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 7.7% | 75.0% |
Patrick Driessens's chess games
All 191 games by Patrick Driessens 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: 74 wins, 71 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D47 | Slav Defense | 21 | 10/9/2 | 47.6% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E60 | English Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 14 | 4/3/7 | 28.6% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 13 | 3/6/4 | 23.1% |
| C10 | French Defense | 12 | 5/7/0 | 41.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2014 | Jasper Broekmeulen | 2,432 | 8th Maastricht Limburg Open A | A50 |
| Mar 2011 | Eelke Wiersma | 2,399 | chT-NED 1011 | E83 |
| Apr 2011 | Merijn Van Delft | 2,387 | chT-NED 1011 | D10 |
| Oct 2013 | Igor Efimov | 2,380 | 29th EU-Cup | A42 |
| Nov 2014 | Geert Van der Stricht | 2,379 | chT-NED 1415 | A12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-LiSB | 2002 | 27 | 19.5 | 2,228 |
| chT-NED 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 2,381 |
| chT-NED 1213 | 2013 | 8 | 4 | 2,381 |
| chT-NED 0809 | 2009 | 8 | 3 | 2,272 |
| chT-NED 1314 | 2014 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,118 |
| chT-NED 1819 | 2019 | 7 | 3 | 2,306 |
| 5th Maastricht Limburg Open A | 2011 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,236 |
| 3rd Maastricht Limburg Open | 2009 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,418 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Patrick Driessens's chess games?
191 games by Patrick Driessens, 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 Patrick Driessens has played.
What does Patrick Driessens play on the first move as White?
Across 97 games with White in our database, Patrick Driessens opens with 1.d4 (85% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Patrick Driessens answers 1...e6 (83% of games), 1...d6 (15% of games), 1...c6 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (54% of games), 1...d6 (15% of games), 1...Nf6 (12% of games).
What openings does Patrick Driessens play as White?
As White, Patrick Driessens's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (21 games, 47.6% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Benoni Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 97 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Patrick Driessens play as Black?
As Black, Patrick Driessens most often plays: Slav Defense (14 games, 28.6% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (13 games, 23.1% win rate); French Defense (12 games, 41.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 94 games.
What is Patrick Driessens's FIDE rating?
Patrick Driessens is currently rated 2,270 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,357 (May 2010).
How many games has Patrick Driessens played?
Our database contains 191 games by Patrick Driessens, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 74 wins, 71 draws, 46 losses (38.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Patrick Driessens?
191 games by Patrick Driessens 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.