Prepare against Pierre Vernimmen
Belgium · World #22,173 classical · FIDE ID 251917
Our database contains 32 games by Pierre Vernimmen, covering May 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Pierre Vernimmen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pierre Vernimmen 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 | 2,039 | 2,069 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,909 | 1,913 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,995 | 1,995 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 14 | 5 | 13 | 43.8% |
| As White | 16 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 16 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pierre Vernimmen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pierre Vernimmen's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 12 | 75.0% | 45.8% |
| e4 | 4 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 75% of White games, 45.8% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Vernimmen usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Vernimmen usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 25% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Vernimmen usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (25% of these games) — Vernimmen usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Vernimmen usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 77.8% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 22.2% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 80.0% |
Pierre Vernimmen's chess games
All 32 games by Pierre Vernimmen in the Chess.ceo database (May 2016 - 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: 14 wins, 5 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D27 | Colle System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B14 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C74 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2021 | Labros Giannoulakis | 2,325 | 1st FIDE World Uni Blitz-B | E61 |
| Dec 2023 | Maarten De Vleeschauwer | 2,279 | chT-BEL 2324 | C02 |
| Jul 2019 | Laurent Huynh | 2,111 | Charleroi Open | B48 |
| Jul 2019 | Christian Hafner | 2,071 | Charleroi Open | A59 |
| Aug 2019 | Matthias De Weird | 2,009 | Charleroi Open | C61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st FIDE World Uni Rapid-D | 2021 | 11 | 5 | 1,720 |
| 1st FIDE World Uni Blitz-B | 2021 | 10 | 6 | 2,098 |
| Charleroi Open | 2019 | 7 | 4 | 2,165 |
| chT-BEL 2324 | 2024 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,148 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pierre Vernimmen's chess games?
32 games by Pierre Vernimmen, from May 2016 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 Vernimmen has played.
What does Pierre Vernimmen play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Pierre Vernimmen opens with 1.d4 (75% of games), 1.e4 (25% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pierre Vernimmen answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Pierre Vernimmen play as White?
As White, Pierre Vernimmen's most-played openings in our database are: London System (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Colle System (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pierre Vernimmen play as Black?
As Black, Pierre Vernimmen most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Pierre Vernimmen's FIDE rating?
Pierre Vernimmen is currently rated 2,039 in classical chess, 1,909 in rapid and 1,995 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,069 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Pierre Vernimmen played?
Our database contains 32 games by Pierre Vernimmen, covering May 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 5 draws, 13 losses (43.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pierre Vernimmen?
32 games by Pierre Vernimmen 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.