Prepare against Stief Gijsen
Belgium · World #10,198 classical · FIDE ID 207535
Our database contains 289 games by Stief Gijsen, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stief Gijsen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stief Gijsen 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 | 2,166 | 2,270 | Dec 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,176 | 2,193 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 289 | 123 | 72 | 94 | 42.6% |
| As White | 141 | 61 | 39 | 41 | 43.3% |
| As Black | 148 | 62 | 33 | 53 | 41.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stief Gijsen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stief Gijsen's side.
First moves as White (141 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 119 | 84.4% | 57.6% |
| d4 | 21 | 14.9% | 52.4% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 57.6% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Gijsen usually continues Nf3 (51.1% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Gijsen usually continues d4 (64.6% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Gijsen usually continues Nf3 (64.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 15% of White games, 52.4% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Gijsen usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Gijsen usually continues c4 (87.5% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Gijsen usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 39 | 48.8% | 46.2% |
| e5 | 36 | 45.0% | 61.1% |
| d5 | 5 | 6.3% | 80.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 66.7% | 42.3% |
| d5 | 13 | 33.3% | 53.8% |
Stief Gijsen's chess games
All 289 games by Stief Gijsen in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2006 - 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: 123 wins, 72 draws, 94 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 13 | 8/3/2 | 61.5% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 20 | 6/3/11 | 30.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 11 | 3/3/5 | 27.3% |
| A31 | English Opening | 11 | 5/2/4 | 45.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2011 | Alexandre Dgebuadze | 2,546 | 23rd Leuven Open | C18 |
| Aug 2021 | Yannick Kambrath | 2,375 | Bruges Masters Open | B40 |
| Jul 2010 | Steven Geirnaert | 2,362 | ch-BEL Open | C54 |
| Jul 2015 | Alexej Wagner | 2,274 | Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | D85 |
| May 2008 | Frans Konings | 2,262 | Maastricht Limburg Open | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BEL Open | 2025 | 45 | 26.5 | 2,105 |
| Hengelo U12 Open | 2003 | 24 | 17.5 | 2,423 |
| Charleroi Open | 2019 | 16 | 7.5 | 2,172 |
| Hengelo U14 Open | 2005 | 14 | 7.5 | 1,662 |
| Wch U16 | 2007 | 10 | 5 | 2,172 |
| ch-BEL U20/U18 | 2008 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,044 |
| ch-BEL U20 | 2009 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,077 |
| 45th Dortmund Sparkassen Open A | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,146 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stief Gijsen's chess games?
289 games by Stief Gijsen, from Jan 2006 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 Stief Gijsen has played.
What does Stief Gijsen play on the first move as White?
Across 141 games with White in our database, Stief Gijsen opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stief Gijsen answers 1...c5 (49% of games), 1...e5 (45% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Stief Gijsen play as White?
As White, Stief Gijsen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (13 games, 38.5% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (13 games, 61.5% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (12 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 141 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stief Gijsen play as Black?
As Black, Stief Gijsen most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (20 games, 30.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); English Opening (11 games, 45.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 148 games.
What is Stief Gijsen's FIDE rating?
Stief Gijsen is currently rated 2,166 in classical chess, 2,176 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,270 (Dec 2022).
How many games has Stief Gijsen played?
Our database contains 289 games by Stief Gijsen, covering Jan 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 123 wins, 72 draws, 94 losses (42.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stief Gijsen?
289 games by Stief Gijsen 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.