Prepare against Philippe Verduyn
Belgium · World #19,140 classical · FIDE ID 204200
Our database contains 90 games by Philippe Verduyn, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Philippe Verduyn's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Philippe Verduyn 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 | 2,064 | 2,186 | Jul 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 23 | 32 | 35 | 25.6% |
| As White | 47 | 12 | 19 | 16 | 25.5% |
| As Black | 43 | 11 | 13 | 19 | 25.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Philippe Verduyn's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Philippe Verduyn's side.
First moves as White (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 33 | 70.2% | 54.5% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 12.8% | 33.3% |
| d4 | 3 | 6.4% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 6.4% | 16.7% |
| b3 | 2 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 70% of White games, 54.5% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Verduyn usually continues Nc3 (53.8% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Verduyn usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Verduyn usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 13% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Verduyn usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Verduyn usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …Nc6 (17% of these games) — Verduyn usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 11 | 45.8% | 40.9% |
| c6 | 8 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 12.5% | 66.7% |
| b6 | 2 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 40.0% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 33.3% | 10.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 20.0% | 66.7% |
| f5 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Philippe Verduyn's chess games
All 90 games by Philippe Verduyn in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 23 wins, 32 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 4/6/3 | 30.8% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C27 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 2/5/4 | 18.2% |
| A07 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E63 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2015 | Novak Pezelj | 2,439 | 38th Aegean Open | E63 |
| Dec 2003 | Cemil Gulbas | 2,350 | chT-BEL 0304 | B07 |
| Dec 2006 | Kim Le Quang | 2,305 | chT-BEL 0607 | B06 |
| Aug 2003 | Mark De Waal | 2,286 | 7th Vlissingen HZ Open | B03 |
| Dec 2003 | Bernard De Bruycker | 2,226 | chT-BEL 0304 | C10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BEL U16 | 1998 | 11 | 7 | – |
| chT-BEL 0607 | 2007 | 10 | 5 | 2,226 |
| Hengelo U16 Open | 1997 | 9 | 4 | – |
| Ghent U20 | 2000 | 9 | 2 | 1,946 |
| chT-BEL 0304 | 2004 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,432 |
| 39th Aegean Open | 2016 | 6 | 4 | 1,945 |
| 7th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2003 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,250 |
| 9th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2005 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,269 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Philippe Verduyn's chess games?
90 games by Philippe Verduyn, from Jul 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 Philippe Verduyn has played.
What does Philippe Verduyn play on the first move as White?
Across 47 games with White in our database, Philippe Verduyn opens with 1.e4 (70% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Philippe Verduyn answers 1...d6 (46% of games), 1...c6 (33% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (40% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games).
What openings does Philippe Verduyn play as White?
As White, Philippe Verduyn's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 47 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Philippe Verduyn play as Black?
As Black, Philippe Verduyn most often plays: Pirc Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Caro-Kann (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Philippe Verduyn's FIDE rating?
Philippe Verduyn is currently rated 2,064 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,186 (Jul 2016).
How many games has Philippe Verduyn played?
Our database contains 90 games by Philippe Verduyn, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 32 draws, 35 losses (25.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Philippe Verduyn?
90 games by Philippe Verduyn 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.