Prepare against Rein Verstraeten
IM · Belgium · World #3,013 classical · FIDE ID 223654
Our database contains 364 games by Rein Verstraeten, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rein Verstraeten's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rein Verstraeten 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 | 2,337 | 2,414 | Jan 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 364 | 127 | 112 | 125 | 34.9% |
| As White | 179 | 72 | 56 | 51 | 40.2% |
| As Black | 185 | 55 | 56 | 74 | 29.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rein Verstraeten's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rein Verstraeten's side.
First moves as White (179 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 100 | 55.9% | 55.5% |
| e4 | 54 | 30.2% | 52.8% |
| Nf3 | 22 | 12.3% | 63.6% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.1% | 75.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 56% of White games, 55.5% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Verstraeten usually continues c4 (62.7% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Verstraeten usually continues c4 (40.7% score)
- …d6 (4% of these games) — Verstraeten usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 30% of White games, 52.8% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Verstraeten usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Verstraeten usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Verstraeten usually continues Nf3 (77.8% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 86 | 95.6% | 46.5% |
| g6 | 3 | 3.3% | 83.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 56 | 83.6% | 36.6% |
| g6 | 9 | 13.4% | 38.9% |
| d6 | 2 | 3.0% | 25.0% |
Rein Verstraeten's chess games
All 364 games by Rein Verstraeten in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 127 wins, 112 draws, 125 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E04 | Catalan | 21 | 8/6/7 | 38.1% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 14 | 8/4/2 | 57.1% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 14 | 6/3/5 | 42.9% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| E01 | Indian Defense | 11 | 6/4/1 | 54.5% |
| A31 | English Opening | 10 | 6/3/1 | 60.0% |
| C11 | French Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 34 | 10/10/14 | 29.4% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 14 | 6/2/6 | 42.9% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 12 | 1/5/6 | 8.3% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 11 | 1/4/6 | 9.1% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| A36 | English Opening | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2019 | Antonios Pavlidis | 2,559 | 28th Kavala Open | A87 |
| Dec 2019 | A. Koushik Girish | 2,506 | 1st El Prat de Llobregat Open A | E11 |
| Aug 2019 | Aleksandar Kovacevic | 2,480 | 28th Kavala Open | A33 |
| Aug 2018 | Miguel Angel Munoz Pantoja | 2,476 | 44th Badalona Open | A43 |
| Dec 2019 | Venkataraman Karthik | 2,470 | 1st El Prat de Llobregat Open A | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BEL | 2020 | 27 | 9.5 | 2,279 |
| ch-BEL Open | 2011 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,127 |
| Budapest FS09 IM | 2013 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,246 |
| Wch U18 | 2012 | 11 | 5 | 2,109 |
| Wch U14 | 2009 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,930 |
| 37th Politiken Cup | 2015 | 10 | 7 | 2,278 |
| chT-BEL 2025-26 | 2026 | 10 | 4 | 2,266 |
| ch-EU U18 | 2012 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,238 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rein Verstraeten's chess games?
364 games by Rein Verstraeten, from Oct 2008 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 Rein Verstraeten has played.
What does Rein Verstraeten play on the first move as White?
Across 179 games with White in our database, Rein Verstraeten opens with 1.d4 (56% of games), 1.e4 (30% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rein Verstraeten answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games), 1...d5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games).
What openings does Rein Verstraeten play as White?
As White, Rein Verstraeten's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (21 games, 38.1% win rate); King's Indian Defense (14 games, 57.1% win rate); Slav Defense (14 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 179 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rein Verstraeten play as Black?
As Black, Rein Verstraeten most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (34 games, 29.4% win rate); Sicilian (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Modern Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 185 games.
What is Rein Verstraeten's FIDE rating?
Rein Verstraeten is currently rated 2,337 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,414 (Jan 2020).
How many games has Rein Verstraeten played?
Our database contains 364 games by Rein Verstraeten, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 127 wins, 112 draws, 125 losses (34.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rein Verstraeten?
364 games by Rein Verstraeten 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.