Prepare against Serge Vanderwaeren
FM · Belgium · World #27,285 classical · FIDE ID 200069
Our database contains 399 games by Serge Vanderwaeren, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Serge Vanderwaeren's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Serge Vanderwaeren 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 | 2,002 | 2,277 | Jul 2003 |
| Rapid | 2,113 | 2,193 | Sep 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,868 | 2,189 | Sep 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 399 | 144 | 149 | 106 | 36.1% |
| As White | 199 | 84 | 70 | 45 | 42.2% |
| As Black | 200 | 60 | 79 | 61 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Serge Vanderwaeren's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Serge Vanderwaeren's side.
First moves as White (199 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 104 | 52.3% | 62.0% |
| c4 | 50 | 25.1% | 60.0% |
| e4 | 18 | 9.0% | 47.2% |
| d4 | 15 | 7.5% | 66.7% |
| b3 | 6 | 3.0% | 41.7% |
| g3 | 5 | 2.5% | 70.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 52% of White games, 62.0% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Vanderwaeren usually continues c4 (65.4% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Vanderwaeren usually continues c4 (70.8% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Vanderwaeren usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 25% of White games, 60.0% score
- …g6 (22% of these games) — Vanderwaeren usually continues Nc3 (80.0% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Vanderwaeren usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Vanderwaeren usually continues Nc3 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (103 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 64 | 62.1% | 56.3% |
| Nf6 | 26 | 25.2% | 40.4% |
| e6 | 6 | 5.8% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 4 | 3.9% | 75.0% |
| b6 | 3 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 34 | 51.5% | 36.8% |
| Nf6 | 24 | 36.4% | 56.3% |
| c5 | 3 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 3.0% | 25.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
Serge Vanderwaeren's chess games
All 399 games by Serge Vanderwaeren in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 144 wins, 149 draws, 106 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 38 | 17/14/7 | 44.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 23 | 9/9/5 | 39.1% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 19 | 9/5/5 | 47.4% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 17 | 10/6/1 | 58.8% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 13 | 3/7/3 | 23.1% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A85 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B46 | Sicilian | 39 | 16/15/8 | 41.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 26 | 5/11/10 | 19.2% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 23 | 4/10/9 | 17.4% |
| B00 | Horwitz Defense | 12 | 1/9/2 | 8.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1997 | Arnaud Hauchard | 2,485 | chT-BEL 9798 | B06 |
| Jan 1995 | Ekrem Cekro | 2,440 | 18th Ghent Open | A37 |
| Dec 1994 | Daniel Contin | 2,425 | Olympiad-31 | A34 |
| Jan 1992 | Gary W Lane | 2,420 | Huy Open | A26 |
| Jan 1989 | Gyula Feher | 2,410 | 5th Cappelle Open | A36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BEL | 1999 | 62 | 35 | 2,345 |
| Charleroi Open | 2018 | 21 | 10 | 2,071 |
| Huy Open | 1993 | 18 | 13.5 | 2,585 |
| ch-BEL Open | 2011 | 14 | 10.5 | 2,241 |
| ch-EU U21 | 1984 | 13 | 4 | 2,161 |
| chT-BEL 9899 | 1999 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,194 |
| chT-BEL 9798 | 1998 | 10 | 5 | 2,342 |
| chT-BEL 9697 | 1997 | 10 | 4 | 2,260 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Pascal Vandevoort (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Serge Vanderwaeren's chess games?
399 games by Serge Vanderwaeren, from Apr 2003 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 Serge Vanderwaeren has played.
What does Serge Vanderwaeren play on the first move as White?
Across 199 games with White in our database, Serge Vanderwaeren opens with 1.Nf3 (52% of games), 1.c4 (25% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Serge Vanderwaeren answers 1...c5 (62% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (52% of games), 1...Nf6 (36% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games).
What openings does Serge Vanderwaeren play as White?
As White, Serge Vanderwaeren's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (38 games, 44.7% win rate); Réti Opening (23 games, 39.1% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (19 games, 47.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 199 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Serge Vanderwaeren play as Black?
As Black, Serge Vanderwaeren most often plays: Sicilian (39 games, 41.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (26 games, 19.2% win rate); Benoni Defense (23 games, 17.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 200 games.
What is Serge Vanderwaeren's FIDE rating?
Serge Vanderwaeren is currently rated 2,002 in classical chess, 2,113 in rapid and 1,868 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,277 (Jul 2003).
How many games has Serge Vanderwaeren played?
Our database contains 399 games by Serge Vanderwaeren, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 144 wins, 149 draws, 106 losses (36.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Serge Vanderwaeren?
399 games by Serge Vanderwaeren 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.