Prepare against Pierre Degembe
Belgium · World #51,657 classical · FIDE ID 203661
Our database contains 66 games by Pierre Degembe, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pierre Degembe's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pierre Degembe 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 | 1,886 | 2,092 | Jan 2006 |
| Rapid | 1,839 | 1,891 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,884 | 1,884 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 27 | 16 | 23 | 40.9% |
| As White | 36 | 12 | 9 | 15 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 30 | 15 | 7 | 8 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pierre Degembe's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pierre Degembe's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 26 | 72.2% | 38.5% |
| e4 | 10 | 27.8% | 65.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 72% of White games, 38.5% score
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Degembe usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Degembe usually continues g3 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Degembe usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 28% of White games, 65.0% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Degembe usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Degembe usually continues c3 (33.3% score)
- …d6 (20% of these games) — Degembe usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 58.3% | 57.1% |
| c5 | 5 | 41.7% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 66.7% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
Pierre Degembe's chess games
All 66 games by Pierre Degembe 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: 27 wins, 16 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 2/3/5 | 20.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A36 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E95 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A30 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C44 | King's Knight Opening: Konstantinopolsky | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2013 | Elena Sedina | 2,349 | 29th Cappelle Open | C26 |
| Feb 2000 | Xavier Delebarre | 2,279 | 16th Cappelle Open | D00 |
| Nov 2007 | Robert Schuermans | 2,219 | chT-BEL 0708 | A25 |
| Aug 2012 | Xavier Mastalerz | 2,144 | Charleroi TIPC Open 11th | E95 |
| Apr 2018 | Marino Serrajotto | 1,900 | Arvier Spring Open | C68 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huy Open | 1993 | 15 | 9.5 | 2,388 |
| Ludison Open | 1996 | 9 | 6 | 2,318 |
| BEL ch-FEFB Open | 2010 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,991 |
| Arvier Spring Open | 2018 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,928 |
| Charleroi Open | 2016 | 5 | 1 | 1,989 |
| 25th Valdostano Open | 2001 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,878 |
| 29th Cappelle Open | 2013 | 3 | 1 | 2,317 |
| 23rd EU-Cup | 2007 | 3 | 1 | 2,046 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pierre Degembe's chess games?
66 games by Pierre Degembe, 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 Pierre Degembe has played.
What does Pierre Degembe play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Pierre Degembe opens with 1.c4 (72% of games), 1.e4 (28% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pierre Degembe answers 1...e5 (58% of games), 1...c5 (42% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games).
What openings does Pierre Degembe play as White?
As White, Pierre Degembe's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (10 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pierre Degembe play as Black?
As Black, Pierre Degembe most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Pierre Degembe's FIDE rating?
Pierre Degembe is currently rated 1,886 in classical chess, 1,839 in rapid and 1,884 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,092 (Jan 2006).
How many games has Pierre Degembe played?
Our database contains 66 games by Pierre Degembe, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 16 draws, 23 losses (40.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pierre Degembe?
66 games by Pierre Degembe 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.