Prepare against Sander Vandevenne
CM · Belgium · World #5,675 classical · FIDE ID 223000
Our database contains 95 games by Sander Vandevenne, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sander Vandevenne's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sander Vandevenne 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 | 2,255 | 2,255 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,198 | 2,198 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 35 | 27 | 33 | 36.8% |
| As White | 48 | 22 | 12 | 14 | 45.8% |
| As Black | 47 | 13 | 15 | 19 | 27.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sander Vandevenne's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sander Vandevenne's side.
First moves as White (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 41 | 85.4% | 57.3% |
| d4 | 4 | 8.3% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 4.2% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 57.3% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Vandevenne usually continues c3 (46.2% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Vandevenne usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Vandevenne usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 75.0% score
- …d5 (75% of these games) — Vandevenne usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Vandevenne usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 18 | 66.7% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 7.4% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 7.4% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 7.4% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 53.8% | 42.9% |
| e6 | 3 | 23.1% | 83.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
Sander Vandevenne's chess games
All 95 games by Sander Vandevenne in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 35 wins, 27 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A15 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2012 | Fedja Zulfic | 2,135 | 51st Wch U20 | B07 |
| Jan 2007 | Jiri Obels | 2,091 | 7th Geldrop Grote Bos | C01 |
| Apr 2008 | Pieter Reyniers | 2,018 | ch-BEL U16 | C06 |
| Apr 2011 | Yasseen De Herdt | 1,997 | ch-BEL U18/20 | B07 |
| Apr 2012 | Ian Vandelacluze | 1,978 | ch-BEL U18/20 | B08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BEL U18/20 | 2012 | 18 | 13.5 | 2,092 |
| ch-BEL U16 | 2009 | 17 | 9.5 | 1,842 |
| 51st Wch U20 | 2012 | 13 | 5 | 2,062 |
| ch-BEL Open | 2012 | 11 | 5 | 1,913 |
| Hengelo U12 Open | 2005 | 7 | 5 | 1,645 |
| Twente Young Master Open C | 2007 | 7 | 3 | 1,480 |
| ch-EU U16 19th | 2009 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,966 |
| Brasschaat Open 11th | 2011 | 5 | 2 | 2,130 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sander Vandevenne's chess games?
95 games by Sander Vandevenne, from Oct 2008 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 Sander Vandevenne has played.
What does Sander Vandevenne play on the first move as White?
Across 48 games with White in our database, Sander Vandevenne opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sander Vandevenne answers 1...e6 (67% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games), 1...c6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (54% of games), 1...e6 (23% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games).
What openings does Sander Vandevenne play as White?
As White, Sander Vandevenne's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Italian Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sander Vandevenne play as Black?
As Black, Sander Vandevenne most often plays: French Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Sander Vandevenne's FIDE rating?
Sander Vandevenne is currently rated 2,255 in classical chess and 2,198 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,255 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Sander Vandevenne played?
Our database contains 95 games by Sander Vandevenne, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 27 draws, 33 losses (36.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sander Vandevenne?
95 games by Sander Vandevenne 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.