Prepare against Philippe Da Ces
Belgium · World #58,180 classical · FIDE ID 202665
Our database contains 144 games by Philippe Da Ces, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Philippe Da Ces's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Philippe Da Ces 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 | 1,862 | 2,087 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 1,831 | 2,009 | Jun 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 144 | 42 | 47 | 55 | 29.2% |
| As White | 72 | 20 | 23 | 29 | 27.8% |
| As Black | 72 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 30.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Philippe Da Ces's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Philippe Da Ces's side.
First moves as White (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 72 | 100.0% | 43.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 43.8% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Ces usually continues c4 (38.1% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Ces usually continues c4 (53.6% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Ces usually continues Bg5 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 18 | 45.0% | 63.9% |
| e5 | 14 | 35.0% | 42.9% |
| c5 | 6 | 15.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 5.0% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 17 | 85.0% | 41.2% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 15.0% | 33.3% |
Philippe Da Ces's chess games
All 144 games by Philippe Da Ces in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2004 - 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: 42 wins, 47 draws, 55 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 12 | 4/4/4 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 0/2/7 | 0.0% |
| D61 | Slav Defense | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A46 | Torre Attack | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 17 | 7/7/3 | 41.2% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D00 | London System | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2007 | Jelle Sarrau | 2,203 | ch-BEL Open | E61 |
| Oct 2014 | Thomas Broek | 2,201 | 40th Guernsey Open | A48 |
| Mar 2003 | Vincent Stenel | 2,133 | 45th Paris Apsap Open | C78 |
| Oct 2007 | Guy Dugailliez | 2,026 | chT-BEL 0708 | D35 |
| Mar 2003 | Jacques Weisz | 2,005 | 45th Paris Apsap Open | D36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BEL Open | 2007 | 10 | 5 | 2,130 |
| 90th Hastings Masters Open | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,924 |
| 8th La Fere Open | 2009 | 9 | 5 | 2,070 |
| 24th Avoine Open | 2009 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,111 |
| Maastricht Limburg Open | 2008 | 7 | 3 | 2,074 |
| 9th Maastricht Limburg Open B | 2015 | 7 | 4 | 1,930 |
| ch-BEL Open B | 2004 | 7 | 4 | 1,923 |
| Huy Open | 1993 | 7 | 4 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Philippe Da Ces's chess games?
144 games by Philippe Da Ces, from Apr 2004 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 Philippe Da Ces has played.
What does Philippe Da Ces play on the first move as White?
Across 72 games with White in our database, Philippe Da Ces opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Philippe Da Ces answers 1...d5 (45% of games), 1...e5 (35% of games), 1...c5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (85% of games), 1...Nf6 (15% of games).
What openings does Philippe Da Ces play as White?
As White, Philippe Da Ces's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (9 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 72 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Philippe Da Ces play as Black?
As Black, Philippe Da Ces most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Slav Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 72 games.
What is Philippe Da Ces's FIDE rating?
Philippe Da Ces is currently rated 1,862 in classical chess, 1,831 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,087 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Philippe Da Ces played?
Our database contains 144 games by Philippe Da Ces, covering Apr 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 42 wins, 47 draws, 55 losses (29.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Philippe Da Ces?
144 games by Philippe Da Ces 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.