Prepare against Samuel Vandeputte
Belgium · World #41,484 classical · FIDE ID 231959
Our database contains 48 games by Samuel Vandeputte, covering Sep 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Samuel Vandeputte's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Samuel Vandeputte 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 | 1,928 | 1,935 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 18 | 9 | 21 | 37.5% |
| As White | 22 | 10 | 4 | 8 | 45.5% |
| As Black | 26 | 8 | 5 | 13 | 30.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Samuel Vandeputte's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Samuel Vandeputte's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 12 | 54.5% | 62.5% |
| d4 | 7 | 31.8% | 35.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 55% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Vandeputte usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …f5 (17% of these games) — Vandeputte usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Vandeputte usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 32% of White games, 35.7% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Vandeputte usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Vandeputte usually continues Bf4 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Vandeputte usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 80.0% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
Samuel Vandeputte's chess games
All 48 games by Samuel Vandeputte in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 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: 18 wins, 9 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A07 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A88 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A17 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 10 | 2/2/6 | 20.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2017 | Minko Pieters | 2,008 | 55th Groningen Open B | B30 |
| Dec 2017 | Klaas Abma | 1,945 | 55th Groningen Open B | A96 |
| Dec 2017 | Justin Jacobse | 1,907 | 55th Groningen Open B | A03 |
| Apr 2014 | Batist Huygebaert | 1,668 | ch-BEL U14 | A07 |
| Apr 2013 | Jacob De Groot | 1,660 | ch-NED U15 | D71 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-EU U12 | 2012 | 9 | 2 | 1,404 |
| ch-NED U17 | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 1,802 |
| ch-BEL U14 | 2014 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,829 |
| ch-NED U15 | 2013 | 8 | 3 | 1,617 |
| 55th Groningen Open B | 2017 | 8 | 5 | 1,948 |
| ch-NED U14 Open | 2013 | 6 | 3 | 1,365 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Samuel Vandeputte's chess games?
48 games by Samuel Vandeputte, from Sep 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 Samuel Vandeputte has played.
What does Samuel Vandeputte play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Samuel Vandeputte opens with 1.c4 (55% of games), 1.d4 (32% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Samuel Vandeputte answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games).
What openings does Samuel Vandeputte play as White?
As White, Samuel Vandeputte's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Samuel Vandeputte play as Black?
As Black, Samuel Vandeputte most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Bird's opening (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Samuel Vandeputte's FIDE rating?
Samuel Vandeputte is currently rated 1,928 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,935 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Samuel Vandeputte played?
Our database contains 48 games by Samuel Vandeputte, covering Sep 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 9 draws, 21 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Samuel Vandeputte?
48 games by Samuel Vandeputte 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.