Prepare against Raf Barzeele
Belgium · World #58,461 classical · FIDE ID 204455
Our database contains 66 games by Raf Barzeele, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Raf Barzeele's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Raf Barzeele 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 | 1,861 | 2,063 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,971 | 1,993 | Nov 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,896 | 1,910 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 4 | 31 | 31 | 6.1% |
| As White | 38 | 2 | 21 | 15 | 5.3% |
| As Black | 28 | 2 | 10 | 16 | 7.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Raf Barzeele's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Raf Barzeele's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 37 | 97.4% | 33.8% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 97% of White games, 33.8% score
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Barzeele usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (19% of these games) — Barzeele usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Barzeele usually continues g3 (12.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …f5 (100% of these games) — Barzeele usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 100.0% | 27.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 77.8% | 21.4% |
| d5 | 2 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
Raf Barzeele's chess games
All 66 games by Raf Barzeele 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: 4 wins, 31 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A24 | English Opening | 11 | 0/8/3 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 0/2/5 | 0.0% |
| A26 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D40 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D94 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A39 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Hungarian Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E38 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Anderssen's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2000 | Christiaan Van Hul | 2,187 | chT-BEL 0001 | A85 |
| Mar 2015 | Gerben Veltkamp | 2,171 | chT-BEL 1415 | B22 |
| Feb 2022 | Paul Hanssen | 1,493 | chT-BEL 2122 | B32 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-BEL 0001 | 2001 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,189 |
| Bruges Masters Open | 2023 | 10 | 1 | 1,960 |
| Wachtebeke B | 2020 | 8 | 2 | 1,873 |
| chT-BEL 0102 | 2002 | 5 | 1 | 2,052 |
| chT-BEL 0304 | 2004 | 4 | 1 | 2,063 |
| chT-BEL 0607 | 2007 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,838 |
| Bruges Masters | 2019 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,000 |
| chT-BEL 0506 | 2006 | 3 | 1 | 2,092 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Raf Barzeele's chess games?
66 games by Raf Barzeele, 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 Raf Barzeele has played.
What does Raf Barzeele play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Raf Barzeele opens with 1.c4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Raf Barzeele answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games).
What openings does Raf Barzeele play as White?
As White, Raf Barzeele's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (11 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Raf Barzeele play as Black?
As Black, Raf Barzeele most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Raf Barzeele's FIDE rating?
Raf Barzeele is currently rated 1,861 in classical chess, 1,971 in rapid and 1,896 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,063 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Raf Barzeele played?
Our database contains 66 games by Raf Barzeele, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 4 wins, 31 draws, 31 losses (6.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Raf Barzeele?
66 games by Raf Barzeele 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.