Prepare against Philippe De Gueldre
Belgium · World #8,599 classical · FIDE ID 205630
Our database contains 110 games by Philippe De Gueldre, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Philippe De Gueldre's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Philippe De Gueldre 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 | 2,193 | 2,244 | Apr 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,089 | 2,233 | May 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,121 | 2,199 | Sep 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 110 | 38 | 29 | 43 | 34.5% |
| As White | 53 | 18 | 14 | 21 | 34.0% |
| As Black | 57 | 20 | 15 | 22 | 35.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Philippe De Gueldre's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Philippe De Gueldre's side.
First moves as White (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 32 | 60.4% | 40.6% |
| d4 | 20 | 37.7% | 55.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 60% of White games, 40.6% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Gueldre usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Gueldre usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Gueldre usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 38% of White games, 55.0% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Gueldre usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Gueldre usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …f5 (10% of these games) — Gueldre usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 43.5% | 60.0% |
| c5 | 7 | 30.4% | 35.7% |
| e6 | 6 | 26.1% | 41.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 47.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 47.4% | 55.6% |
| f5 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Philippe De Gueldre's chess games
All 110 games by Philippe De Gueldre in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 38 wins, 29 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2017 | Bruno Laurent | 2,360 | chT-BEL 1617 | C68 |
| Mar 2011 | Ruben Akhayan | 2,305 | chT-BEL 1011 | A13 |
| Mar 2019 | Daniel Dardha | 2,299 | chT-BEL 1819 | D31 |
| Nov 2014 | Kim Le Quang | 2,286 | chT-BEL 1415 | B25 |
| Jan 2006 | Carl Christian Buhr | 2,285 | chT-BEL 0506 | B85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-BEL 0910 | 2010 | 10 | 0.5 | 2,024 |
| chT-BEL 1819 | 2019 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,253 |
| chT-BEL 1617 | 2017 | 10 | 5 | 2,217 |
| chT-BEL 1011 | 2011 | 9 | 2 | 2,175 |
| Liege Soultanbeieff Open | 2012 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,946 |
| 3rd Charleroi Open | 2004 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,107 |
| chT-BEL 1718 | 2018 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,264 |
| chT-BEL 1415 | 2015 | 8 | 4 | 2,286 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Philippe De Gueldre's chess games?
110 games by Philippe De Gueldre, from Oct 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 De Gueldre has played.
What does Philippe De Gueldre play on the first move as White?
Across 53 games with White in our database, Philippe De Gueldre opens with 1.e4 (60% of games), 1.d4 (38% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Philippe De Gueldre answers 1...e5 (43% of games), 1...c5 (30% of games), 1...e6 (26% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (47% of games), 1...Nf6 (47% of games), 1...f5 (5% of games).
What openings does Philippe De Gueldre play as White?
As White, Philippe De Gueldre's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Catalan (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 53 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Philippe De Gueldre play as Black?
As Black, Philippe De Gueldre most often plays: Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 57 games.
What is Philippe De Gueldre's FIDE rating?
Philippe De Gueldre is currently rated 2,193 in classical chess, 2,089 in rapid and 2,121 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,244 (Apr 2019).
How many games has Philippe De Gueldre played?
Our database contains 110 games by Philippe De Gueldre, covering Oct 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 29 draws, 43 losses (34.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Philippe De Gueldre?
110 games by Philippe De Gueldre 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.