Prepare against Richard Van Maele
France · World #86,814 classical · FIDE ID 644293
When preparing against Richard Van Maele, expect 1.d4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Torre Attack as White, 11.8% over 17 games.
Our database contains 73 games by Richard Van Maele, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Richard Van Maele's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Richard Van Maele 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 | 1,768 | 1,886 | Apr 2005 |
| Rapid | 1,787 | 1,787 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 18 | 14 | 41 | 24.7% |
| As White | 28 | 6 | 8 | 14 | 21.4% |
| As Black | 45 | 12 | 6 | 27 | 26.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Richard Van Maele's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Richard Van Maele's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 22 | 78.6% | 31.8% |
| f4 | 4 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 79% of White games, 31.8% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Maele usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Maele usually continues Nf3 (27.8% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Maele usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 14% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Maele usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 25 | 100.0% | 36.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 100.0% | 15.4% |
Richard Van Maele's chess games
All 73 games by Richard Van Maele in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 18 wins, 14 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D03 | Torre Attack | 17 | 2/6/9 | 11.8% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Polish Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French Defense | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E77 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A18 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B38 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A53 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2001 | Eric Szylar | 2,103 | 22nd Bethune Open | C07 |
| Jan 1998 | Irina Gorshkova | 2,095 | Bethune Open | C07 |
| Dec 2001 | Joffrey Lebon | 2,070 | 22nd Bethune Open | C02 |
| Apr 2004 | Philippe Derigny | 1,970 | chT3-FRA North 0304 | C15 |
| Mar 2004 | Laurent Aubriet | 1,910 | chT3-FRA North 0304 | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethune Open | 1999 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,264 |
| Bethune-A | 2001 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,886 |
| chT3-FRA North 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 3 | 1,901 |
| ch-Nord Senior | 2015 | 8 | 3 | 1,597 |
| 22nd Bethune Open | 2001 | 7 | 4 | 2,157 |
| 26th Le Touquet Open | 2011 | 7 | 1 | 1,674 |
| Lille Seniors Open | 2014 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,754 |
| 21st Bethune Open | 2000 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,035 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Richard Van Maele's chess games?
73 games by Richard Van Maele, from Jul 2004 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 Richard Van Maele has played.
What does Richard Van Maele play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Richard Van Maele opens with 1.d4 (79% of games), 1.f4 (14% of games), 1.b3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Richard Van Maele answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Richard Van Maele play as White?
As White, Richard Van Maele's most-played openings in our database are: Torre Attack (17 games, 11.8% win rate); Bird's opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Richard Van Maele play as Black?
As Black, Richard Van Maele most often plays: French Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 45 games.
What is Richard Van Maele's FIDE rating?
Richard Van Maele is currently rated 1,768 in classical chess, 1,787 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,886 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Richard Van Maele played?
Our database contains 73 games by Richard Van Maele, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 14 draws, 41 losses (24.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Richard Van Maele?
73 games by Richard Van Maele 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.