Prepare against Samuel Verbruggen
Belgium · World #30,351 classical · FIDE ID 203181
Our database contains 97 games by Samuel Verbruggen, covering Jan 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Samuel Verbruggen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Samuel Verbruggen 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 | 1,983 | 2,026 | Feb 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 97 | 29 | 17 | 51 | 29.9% |
| As White | 52 | 16 | 13 | 23 | 30.8% |
| As Black | 45 | 13 | 4 | 28 | 28.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Samuel Verbruggen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Samuel Verbruggen's side.
First moves as White (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 52 | 100.0% | 43.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 43.3% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Verbruggen usually continues Nf3 (32.5% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Verbruggen usually continues Nf3 (46.2% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Verbruggen usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 21 | 100.0% | 38.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 17 | 100.0% | 35.3% |
Samuel Verbruggen's chess games
All 97 games by Samuel Verbruggen in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - Aug 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: 29 wins, 17 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 12 | 2/0/10 | 16.7% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A32 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2004 | Jonathan Tan | 2,240 | Ghent C&D Open | B23 |
| May 2013 | Koen Van De Velde | 2,119 | 2nd Van Leeuwen Memorial | C77 |
| Aug 2006 | Alain Talon | 2,085 | 6th Brasschaat Open | D05 |
| Aug 2013 | Bram Klapwijk | 2,048 | 17th Vlissingen HZ Open | B23 |
| Aug 2012 | Pieter Saligo | 2,027 | Geraardsbergen Open 28th | B99 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd Van Leeuwen Memorial | 2013 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,052 |
| 3rd Brasschaat Open | 2003 | 8 | 5 | 1,993 |
| 23rd Vlissingen HZ Open | 2019 | 8 | 4 | 1,865 |
| Geraardsbergen Open | 2013 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,899 |
| 17th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2013 | 7 | 3 | 2,135 |
| 4th Brasschaat Open | 2004 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,984 |
| 7th Maastricht Limburg Open B | 2013 | 6 | 3 | 1,861 |
| ch-BEL Open | 2013 | 5 | 2 | 1,872 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Samuel Verbruggen's chess games?
97 games by Samuel Verbruggen, from Jan 2005 to Aug 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 Verbruggen has played.
What does Samuel Verbruggen play on the first move as White?
Across 52 games with White in our database, Samuel Verbruggen opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Samuel Verbruggen answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Samuel Verbruggen play as White?
As White, Samuel Verbruggen's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (12 games, 16.7% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 52 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Samuel Verbruggen play as Black?
As Black, Samuel Verbruggen most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 45 games.
What is Samuel Verbruggen's FIDE rating?
Samuel Verbruggen is currently rated 1,983 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,026 (Feb 2019).
How many games has Samuel Verbruggen played?
Our database contains 97 games by Samuel Verbruggen, covering Jan 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 17 draws, 51 losses (29.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Samuel Verbruggen?
97 games by Samuel Verbruggen 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.