Prepare against Rafael De Coninck
Belgium · World #18,374 classical · FIDE ID 204501
Our database contains 116 games by Rafael De Coninck, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rafael De Coninck's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rafael De Coninck 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 | 2,071 | 2,185 | Jul 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 116 | 30 | 22 | 64 | 25.9% |
| As White | 54 | 18 | 12 | 24 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 62 | 12 | 10 | 40 | 19.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rafael De Coninck's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rafael De Coninck's side.
First moves as White (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 30 | 55.6% | 41.7% |
| e4 | 15 | 27.8% | 60.0% |
| c4 | 5 | 9.3% | 40.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 7.4% | 12.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 56% of White games, 41.7% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Coninck usually continues Nf3 (40.9% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Coninck usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Coninck usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 28% of White games, 60.0% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Coninck usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Coninck usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Coninck usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 41.4% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 7 | 24.1% | 14.3% |
| e6 | 5 | 17.2% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 37.5% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 5 | 31.3% | 20.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 18.8% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 12.5% | 25.0% |
Rafael De Coninck's chess games
All 116 games by Rafael De Coninck 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: 30 wins, 22 draws, 64 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A10 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D58 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A88 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A01 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2022 | Throstur Thorhallsson | 2,422 | Reykjavik Kvika Open | D78 |
| Jul 2019 | Ruslan Kurayan | 2,376 | 42nd Aegean Open | B31 |
| Jul 2019 | Matthias De Wachter | 2,348 | 42nd Aegean Open | A40 |
| Jul 2004 | Jan Van Mechelen | 2,308 | ch-BEL Open B | B87 |
| Jul 2008 | Alexander Kulago | 2,305 | 30th Politiken Cup | A88 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-BEL 1718 | 2018 | 10 | 3 | 2,126 |
| 30th Politiken Cup | 2008 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,215 |
| Reykjavik Kvika Open | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 1,971 |
| 5th Terre degli Elimi Open | 2014 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,939 |
| ch-BEL Open B | 2004 | 8 | 5 | 2,145 |
| Aegean Open 45th | 2022 | 8 | 4 | 1,982 |
| Huy Open | 1992 | 7 | 0.5 | – |
| 39th Aegean Open | 2016 | 6 | 2 | 1,691 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rafael De Coninck's chess games?
116 games by Rafael De Coninck, 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 Rafael De Coninck has played.
What does Rafael De Coninck play on the first move as White?
Across 54 games with White in our database, Rafael De Coninck opens with 1.d4 (56% of games), 1.e4 (28% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rafael De Coninck answers 1...e5 (41% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...e6 (31% of games), 1...f5 (19% of games).
What openings does Rafael De Coninck play as White?
As White, Rafael De Coninck's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 54 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rafael De Coninck play as Black?
As Black, Rafael De Coninck most often plays: Dutch Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 62 games.
What is Rafael De Coninck's FIDE rating?
Rafael De Coninck is currently rated 2,071 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,185 (Jul 2016).
How many games has Rafael De Coninck played?
Our database contains 116 games by Rafael De Coninck, covering Jul 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 22 draws, 64 losses (25.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rafael De Coninck?
116 games by Rafael De Coninck 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.