Prepare against Rudy Van de Wynkele
Belgium · World #43,579 classical · FIDE ID 203823
When preparing against Rudy Van de Wynkele, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (43%).
Our database contains 56 games by Rudy Van de Wynkele, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rudy Van de Wynkele's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rudy Van de Wynkele 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 | 1,919 | 2,218 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,940 | 1,940 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,811 | 1,950 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 18 | 11 | 27 | 32.1% |
| As White | 32 | 11 | 6 | 15 | 34.4% |
| As Black | 24 | 7 | 5 | 12 | 29.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rudy Van de Wynkele's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rudy Van de Wynkele's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 32 | 100.0% | 43.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 43.8% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Wynkele usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Wynkele usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …c6 (19% of these games) — Wynkele usually continues d4 (30.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 5 | 45.5% | 20.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 3 | 42.9% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 28.6% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Rudy Van de Wynkele's chess games
All 56 games by Rudy Van de Wynkele 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, 11 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B93 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1995 | Chris Ghysels | 2,215 | chT-BEL 9596 | B06 |
| Mar 2003 | Ulrike Roessler | 2,207 | chT-BEL 0203 | B01 |
| Nov 2003 | Dirk Demarcke | 2,186 | chT2-BEL 0304 | B07 |
| Jan 1995 | Patrick Van Hoolandt | 2,100 | chT-BEL 9596 | A16 |
| Mar 2004 | Rudi Knors | 2,055 | chT2-BEL 0304 | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BEL | 1980 | 11 | 5.5 | – |
| chT-BEL 0203 | 2003 | 8 | 2 | 2,003 |
| chT-BEL 9596 | 1996 | 7 | 5 | 2,328 |
| 13th Gibraltar Challengers B | 2015 | 5 | 2 | 1,940 |
| chT2-BEL 0304 | 2004 | 3 | 2 | 2,253 |
| chT-BEL 0102 | 2002 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,253 |
| 32nd Ghent Taminco Open | 2009 | 3 | 0 | 1,905 |
| 31st Ghent Taminco Open | 2008 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,160 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rudy Van de Wynkele's chess games?
56 games by Rudy Van de Wynkele, 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 Rudy Van de Wynkele has played.
What does Rudy Van de Wynkele play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Rudy Van de Wynkele opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rudy Van de Wynkele answers 1...c6 (45% of games), 1...g6 (18% of games), 1...d6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (43% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games).
What openings does Rudy Van de Wynkele play as White?
As White, Rudy Van de Wynkele's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game: Two Knights Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rudy Van de Wynkele play as Black?
As Black, Rudy Van de Wynkele most often plays: Modern Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Rudy Van de Wynkele's FIDE rating?
Rudy Van de Wynkele is currently rated 1,919 in classical chess, 1,940 in rapid and 1,811 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,218 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Rudy Van de Wynkele played?
Our database contains 56 games by Rudy Van de Wynkele, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 11 draws, 27 losses (32.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rudy Van de Wynkele?
56 games by Rudy Van de Wynkele 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.