Prepare against Peter Verboven
Belgium · World #28,701 classical · FIDE ID 202673
Our database contains 61 games by Peter Verboven, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Peter Verboven's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peter Verboven 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 | 1,993 | 2,077 | Apr 2003 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 17 | 17 | 27 | 27.9% |
| As White | 31 | 6 | 9 | 16 | 19.4% |
| As Black | 30 | 11 | 8 | 11 | 36.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peter Verboven's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peter Verboven's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 29 | 93.5% | 34.5% |
| d4 | 2 | 6.5% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 34.5% score
- …c5 (66% of these games) — Verboven usually continues Nc3 (31.3% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Verboven usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (3% of these games) — Verboven usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Verboven usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 71.4% | 55.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 21.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 76.9% | 70.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 23.1% | 33.3% |
Peter Verboven's chess games
All 61 games by Peter Verboven 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: 17 wins, 17 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 16 | 4/2/10 | 25.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C40 | King's Pawn Game: Busch-Gass Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A26 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D79 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2004 | Stefan Docx | 2,342 | 4th Brasschaat Open | B23 |
| Dec 1999 | Marcel Van Herck | 2,206 | ch-Antwerp League Experts | B26 |
| Jan 1999 | Willem Hajenius | 2,135 | ch-Antwerp Experts | B23 |
| Jan 1999 | Walter Huyck | 1,910 | ch-Antwerp Experts | A51 |
| Aug 2004 | Samuel Verbruggen | 1,909 | 4th Brasschaat Open | C61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 33rd World Senior 65+ | 2025 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,864 |
| 11th Schilde Open U20 | 1976 | 9 | 4 | – |
| 4th Brasschaat Open | 2004 | 8 | 5 | 2,196 |
| ch-Antwerp Experts | 1999 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,993 |
| Geraardsbergen Open | 2003 | 6 | 3 | 1,896 |
| 18th Zuerich Open B | 1994 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,198 |
| chT2-BEL 0304 | 2004 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,935 |
| Brussels OHRA-03 Open | 1984 | 2 | 0 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peter Verboven's chess games?
61 games by Peter Verboven, 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 Verboven has played.
What does Peter Verboven play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Peter Verboven opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peter Verboven answers 1...e5 (71% of games), 1...c5 (21% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (77% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games).
What openings does Peter Verboven play as White?
As White, Peter Verboven's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peter Verboven play as Black?
As Black, Peter Verboven most often plays: London System (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Budapest Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Peter Verboven's FIDE rating?
Peter Verboven is currently rated 1,993 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,077 (Apr 2003).
How many games has Peter Verboven played?
Our database contains 61 games by Peter Verboven, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 17 draws, 27 losses (27.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peter Verboven?
61 games by Peter Verboven 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.