Prepare against Peter Mangelschots
Belgium · World #22,298 classical · FIDE ID 203920
Our database contains 71 games by Peter Mangelschots, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Peter Mangelschots's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter Mangelschots 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 | 2,038 | 2,163 | Apr 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 25 | 19 | 27 | 35.2% |
| As White | 36 | 12 | 7 | 17 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 35 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 37.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter Mangelschots's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter Mangelschots's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 22 | 61.1% | 27.3% |
| e4 | 11 | 30.6% | 63.6% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 5.6% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 61% of White games, 27.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Mangelschots usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Mangelschots usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Mangelschots usually continues d5 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 31% of White games, 63.6% score
- …e6 (27% of these games) — Mangelschots usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (18% of these games) — Mangelschots usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Mangelschots usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 15 | 100.0% | 63.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 42.9% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 42.9% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Peter Mangelschots's chess games
All 71 games by Peter Mangelschots 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: 25 wins, 19 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 0/4/0 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2017 | Martin Martens | 2,399 | chT-BEL 1718 | E72 |
| Aug 2000 | Josef Boey | 2,275 | Antwerp Chess Event | B06 |
| Dec 2003 | Carmen Voicu-Jagodzinsky | 2,228 | 24th Bethune Open | C05 |
| Jul 2014 | Brent Burg | 2,220 | 5th Terre degli Elimi Open | A00 |
| Mar 2026 | Hanne Goossens | 2,164 | chT-BEL 2025-26 | C15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BEL Open | 2025 | 11 | 6 | 2,042 |
| 30th Politiken Cup | 2008 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,146 |
| 5th Terre degli Elimi Open | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,191 |
| Geraardsbergen Open | 2003 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,072 |
| Leuven Open | 1994 | 5 | 4 | 2,035 |
| 24th Bethune Open | 2003 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,213 |
| chT-BEL 1718 | 2018 | 5 | 2 | 2,203 |
| Antwerp Chess Event | 2000 | 3 | 1 | 2,077 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter Mangelschots's chess games?
71 games by Peter Mangelschots, 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 Peter Mangelschots has played.
What does Peter Mangelschots play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Peter Mangelschots opens with 1.d4 (61% of games), 1.e4 (31% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter Mangelschots answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...Nf6 (43% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games).
What openings does Peter Mangelschots play as White?
As White, Peter Mangelschots's most-played openings in our database are: Modern Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter Mangelschots play as Black?
As Black, Peter Mangelschots most often plays: French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Bird's opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Peter Mangelschots's FIDE rating?
Peter Mangelschots is currently rated 2,038 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,163 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Peter Mangelschots played?
Our database contains 71 games by Peter Mangelschots, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 19 draws, 27 losses (35.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter Mangelschots?
71 games by Peter Mangelschots 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.