Prepare against Rudi Pauwels
Belgium · World #91,526 classical · FIDE ID 201880
When preparing against Rudi Pauwels, expect 1.d4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (54%).
Our database contains 103 games by Rudi Pauwels, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rudi Pauwels's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rudi Pauwels 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 | 1,754 | 2,013 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 1,832 | 1,871 | Aug 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 103 | 17 | 41 | 45 | 16.5% |
| As White | 52 | 12 | 18 | 22 | 23.1% |
| As Black | 51 | 5 | 23 | 23 | 9.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rudi Pauwels's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rudi Pauwels's side.
First moves as White (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 37 | 71.2% | 40.5% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 9.6% | 40.0% |
| g3 | 4 | 7.7% | 62.5% |
| e4 | 3 | 5.8% | 16.7% |
| c4 | 3 | 5.8% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 71% of White games, 40.5% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Pauwels usually continues Nf3 (32.1% score)
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Pauwels usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Pauwels usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 10% of White games, 40.0% score
- …d5 (60% of these games) — Pauwels usually continues e3 (16.7% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Pauwels usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …Nc6 (20% of these games) — Pauwels usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 66.7% | 45.8% |
| d6 | 3 | 16.7% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 11.1% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 54.2% | 23.1% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 16.7% | 12.5% |
| e6 | 4 | 16.7% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 12.5% | 33.3% |
Rudi Pauwels's chess games
All 103 games by Rudi Pauwels in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 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: 17 wins, 41 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 11 | 1/3/7 | 9.1% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| D05 | Colle System | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A36 | Hungarian Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A84 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 1/3/3 | 14.3% |
| A10 | English Opening | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Scandinavian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A90 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B13 | London System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1998 | Jan Van Mechelen | 2,265 | 21st Ghent Open | A36 |
| Apr 2004 | Walter Cools | 1,803 | Ghent C&D Open | A12 |
| Aug 2011 | Klaas Been | 1,738 | 27th Geraardsbergen Open | D05 |
| Apr 2004 | Freddy Heremans | 1,707 | Ghent C&D Open | B08 |
| Jan 1994 | Alexandre Coudenis | 1,650 | Le Touquet Open 09th | D05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geraardsbergen Open | 2013 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,962 |
| Ghent C&D Open | 2004 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,860 |
| 3rd Haarlem Nova College Open | 2004 | 6 | 2.5 | – |
| 27th Geraardsbergen Open | 2011 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,917 |
| 44th Imperia Open A | 2002 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,006 |
| 25th Geraardsbergen Open | 2009 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,758 |
| 6th Haarlem AKN Open | 1997 | 5 | 1.5 | – |
| 1st Haarlem Nova College Open | 2002 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,819 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rudi Pauwels's chess games?
103 games by Rudi Pauwels, from Apr 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 Rudi Pauwels has played.
What does Rudi Pauwels play on the first move as White?
Across 52 games with White in our database, Rudi Pauwels opens with 1.d4 (71% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games), 1.g3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rudi Pauwels answers 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (54% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games).
What openings does Rudi Pauwels play as White?
As White, Rudi Pauwels's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (11 games, 9.1% win rate); King's Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Colle System (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 52 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rudi Pauwels play as Black?
As Black, Rudi Pauwels most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (7 games, 14.3% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 51 games.
What is Rudi Pauwels's FIDE rating?
Rudi Pauwels is currently rated 1,754 in classical chess, 1,832 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,013 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Rudi Pauwels played?
Our database contains 103 games by Rudi Pauwels, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 41 draws, 45 losses (16.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rudi Pauwels?
103 games by Rudi Pauwels 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.