Prepare against Robbert Decruyenaere
Belgium · World #30,364 classical · FIDE ID 240427
Our database contains 63 games by Robbert Decruyenaere, covering Dec 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Robbert Decruyenaere's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Robbert Decruyenaere 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 | 1,983 | 2,003 | Feb 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 26 | 15 | 22 | 41.3% |
| As White | 33 | 16 | 7 | 10 | 48.5% |
| As Black | 30 | 10 | 8 | 12 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Robbert Decruyenaere's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Robbert Decruyenaere's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 29 | 87.9% | 60.3% |
| e4 | 4 | 12.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 60.3% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Decruyenaere usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Decruyenaere usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …c5 (7% of these games) — Decruyenaere usually continues d5 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 12% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Decruyenaere usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 17 | 94.4% | 32.4% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 100.0% | 70.0% |
Robbert Decruyenaere's chess games
All 63 games by Robbert Decruyenaere in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2012 - 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: 26 wins, 15 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A42 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2015 | Daniel Nordquelle | 2,020 | 25th ch-EU U14 | C12 |
| Sep 2015 | Paulius Vaitkevicius | 1,989 | 25th ch-EU U14 | A16 |
| May 2015 | Ashraf Ibrahim | 1,824 | 9th Maastricht Limburg Open B | E85 |
| May 2015 | Michael Kronseder | 1,809 | 9th Maastricht Limburg Open B | A44 |
| May 2015 | Harrie Boom | 1,780 | 9th Maastricht Limburg Open B | D87 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch U10 | 2012 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,552 |
| ch-BEL U12 | 2014 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,607 |
| ch-BEL U14 | 2015 | 9 | 7 | 1,726 |
| 25th ch-EU U14 | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,907 |
| 9th Maastricht Limburg Open B | 2015 | 7 | 3 | 1,803 |
| 14th Charleville Mezieres Open | 2017 | 7 | 4 | 1,883 |
| 8th Maastricht Limburg Open C | 2014 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,496 |
| ch-BEL U16 | 2017 | 3 | 1 | 1,856 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Robbert Decruyenaere's chess games?
63 games by Robbert Decruyenaere, from Dec 2012 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 Robbert Decruyenaere has played.
What does Robbert Decruyenaere play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Robbert Decruyenaere opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Robbert Decruyenaere answers 1...e6 (94% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Robbert Decruyenaere play as White?
As White, Robbert Decruyenaere's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Robbert Decruyenaere play as Black?
As Black, Robbert Decruyenaere most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Robbert Decruyenaere's FIDE rating?
Robbert Decruyenaere is currently rated 1,983 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,003 (Feb 2024).
How many games has Robbert Decruyenaere played?
Our database contains 63 games by Robbert Decruyenaere, covering Dec 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 15 draws, 22 losses (41.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Robbert Decruyenaere?
63 games by Robbert Decruyenaere 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.