Prepare against Philip Vanparys
Belgium · World #14,503 classical · FIDE ID 202975
Our database contains 124 games by Philip Vanparys, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Philip Vanparys's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Philip Vanparys 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 | 2,110 | 2,207 | Apr 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 124 | 36 | 29 | 59 | 29.0% |
| As White | 59 | 16 | 15 | 28 | 27.1% |
| As Black | 65 | 20 | 14 | 31 | 30.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Philip Vanparys's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Philip Vanparys's side.
First moves as White (59 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 40.7% | 41.7% |
| d4 | 14 | 23.7% | 42.9% |
| c4 | 11 | 18.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 8.5% | 10.0% |
| g3 | 4 | 6.8% | 25.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 41% of White games, 41.7% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Vanparys usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Vanparys usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Vanparys usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 42.9% score
- …Nf6 (86% of these games) — Vanparys usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Vanparys usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (7% of these games) — Vanparys usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 13 | 40.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 18.8% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 4 | 12.5% | 37.5% |
| c6 | 3 | 9.4% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 45.0% | 55.6% |
| d6 | 6 | 30.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 15.0% | 83.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 10.0% | 25.0% |
Philip Vanparys's chess games
All 124 games by Philip Vanparys 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: 36 wins, 29 draws, 59 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| E14 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2004 | Vladimir Kutynec | 2,380 | Pardubice Open B | A30 |
| Aug 2000 | Denis Bucher | 2,350 | ch-EU U20 | B22 |
| Jan 2012 | Wilson Guillermo Palencia Morales | 2,324 | 10th Gibraltar Masters | A34 |
| May 2004 | Andy Ooms | 2,280 | ch-Vlaams | A32 |
| Aug 2000 | Jordi Fluvia Poyatos | 2,261 | ch-EU U20 | A46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch U20 | 1999 | 12 | 1.5 | 1,921 |
| ch-EU U20 | 2000 | 11 | 5 | 2,230 |
| 10th Gibraltar Masters | 2012 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,187 |
| 30th Politiken Cup | 2008 | 10 | 5 | 2,116 |
| 5th Terre degli Elimi Open | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 2,112 |
| Brasschaat Open | 2024 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,015 |
| ch-Vlaams | 2004 | 7 | 5 | 2,184 |
| 39th Aegean Open | 2016 | 6 | 2 | 1,747 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Philip Vanparys's chess games?
124 games by Philip Vanparys, 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 Philip Vanparys has played.
What does Philip Vanparys play on the first move as White?
Across 59 games with White in our database, Philip Vanparys opens with 1.e4 (41% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games), 1.c4 (19% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Philip Vanparys answers 1...d6 (41% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (45% of games), 1...d6 (30% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games).
What openings does Philip Vanparys play as White?
As White, Philip Vanparys's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 59 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Philip Vanparys play as Black?
As Black, Philip Vanparys most often plays: Pirc Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Rat Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 65 games.
What is Philip Vanparys's FIDE rating?
Philip Vanparys is currently rated 2,110 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,207 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Philip Vanparys played?
Our database contains 124 games by Philip Vanparys, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 29 draws, 59 losses (29.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Philip Vanparys?
124 games by Philip Vanparys 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.