Prepare against Roel Hamblok
FM · Belgium · World #7,650 classical · FIDE ID 209317
Our database contains 567 games by Roel Hamblok, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Roel Hamblok's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Roel Hamblok 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 | 2,211 | 2,320 | Feb 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,320 | 2,344 | Jan 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,238 | 2,308 | Jun 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 567 | 238 | 181 | 148 | 42.0% |
| As White | 286 | 129 | 94 | 63 | 45.1% |
| As Black | 281 | 109 | 87 | 85 | 38.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Roel Hamblok's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Roel Hamblok's side.
First moves as White (286 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 132 | 46.2% | 63.6% |
| e4 | 128 | 44.8% | 56.3% |
| Nf3 | 19 | 6.6% | 84.2% |
| e3 | 4 | 1.4% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 1.0% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 46% of White games, 63.6% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Hamblok usually continues Nf3 (62.1% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Hamblok usually continues Bf4 (71.4% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Hamblok usually continues Nf3 (78.6% score)
- 1.e4 — 45% of White games, 56.3% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Hamblok usually continues Nc3 (65.6% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Hamblok usually continues Nf3 (42.6% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Hamblok usually continues d4 (58.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (135 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 50 | 37.0% | 47.0% |
| c6 | 46 | 34.1% | 45.7% |
| e5 | 16 | 11.9% | 59.4% |
| e6 | 9 | 6.7% | 77.8% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 4.4% | 75.0% |
| Nc6 | 4 | 3.0% | 62.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 60 | 65.9% | 65.0% |
| d5 | 17 | 18.7% | 41.2% |
| f5 | 7 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 4.4% | 62.5% |
| b6 | 2 | 2.2% | 25.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Roel Hamblok's chess games
All 567 games by Roel Hamblok in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 238 wins, 181 draws, 148 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 33 | 15/11/7 | 45.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 25 | 9/13/3 | 36.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 16 | 6/9/1 | 37.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 14 | 9/2/3 | 64.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 13 | 1/5/7 | 7.7% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 11 | 5/5/1 | 45.5% |
| E05 | Catalan | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 21 | 6/3/12 | 28.6% |
| A96 | Dutch Defense | 17 | 7/6/4 | 41.2% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 14 | 5/3/6 | 35.7% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 13 | 6/1/6 | 46.2% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| E11 | Catalan | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| A13 | Réti Opening | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 8 | 0/4/4 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A10 | English Opening | 7 | 2/5/0 | 28.6% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Etienne Bacrot | 2,677 | Titled Tue Late | B75 |
| Jul 2024 | Evgeny Bareev | 2,611 | Titled Tue Late | C10 |
| Mar 2024 | Evgeny Postny | 2,599 | Titled Tue Late | B85 |
| Feb 2024 | Igor Lysyj | 2,589 | Titled Tue Late | E11 |
| Jan 2017 | Yannick Pelletier | 2,576 | Basel Open | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 111 | 65.5 | 2,357 |
| ch-BEL Open | 2025 | 50 | 33.5 | 2,172 |
| ch-BEL | 2019 | 25 | 12.5 | 2,358 |
| Basel Open | 2018 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,408 |
| Wachtebeke B | 2020 | 17 | 11 | 2,212 |
| Charleroi Open | 2018 | 16 | 10 | 2,248 |
| ch-Flemish | 2018 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,215 |
| Maastricht Limburg Open | 2008 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,212 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Roel Hamblok's chess games?
567 games by Roel Hamblok, from Oct 2005 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 Roel Hamblok has played.
What does Roel Hamblok play on the first move as White?
Across 286 games with White in our database, Roel Hamblok opens with 1.d4 (46% of games), 1.e4 (45% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Roel Hamblok answers 1...c5 (37% of games), 1...c6 (34% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (66% of games), 1...d5 (19% of games), 1...f5 (8% of games).
What openings does Roel Hamblok play as White?
As White, Roel Hamblok's most-played openings in our database are: London System (33 games, 45.5% win rate); Indian Defense (25 games, 36.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (16 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 286 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Roel Hamblok play as Black?
As Black, Roel Hamblok most often plays: Indian Defense (21 games, 28.6% win rate); Dutch Defense (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Sicilian: Four Knights (14 games, 35.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 281 games.
What is Roel Hamblok's FIDE rating?
Roel Hamblok is currently rated 2,211 in classical chess, 2,320 in rapid and 2,238 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,320 (Feb 2017).
How many games has Roel Hamblok played?
Our database contains 567 games by Roel Hamblok, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 238 wins, 181 draws, 148 losses (42.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Roel Hamblok?
567 games by Roel Hamblok 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.