Prepare against Servaas Dhooge
Belgium · World #18,520 classical · FIDE ID 268216
When preparing against Servaas Dhooge, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 36 games by Servaas Dhooge, covering Sep 2020 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Servaas Dhooge's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Servaas Dhooge 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 | 2,070 | 2,072 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,890 | 1,927 | Sep 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 11 | 8 | 17 | 30.6% |
| As White | 18 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 27.8% |
| As Black | 18 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Servaas Dhooge's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Servaas Dhooge's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 100.0% | 36.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 36.1% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Dhooge usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Dhooge usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Dhooge usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 77.8% | 42.9% |
| e5 | 2 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Servaas Dhooge's chess games
All 36 games by Servaas Dhooge in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2020 - 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: 11 wins, 8 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D78 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E03 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Manuel Weller | 2,233 | 47th Ghent Open 2026 | B40 |
| Aug 2024 | Thomas Krause | 2,144 | 26th Vlissingen HZ Open | E97 |
| Jul 2026 | Igor Damen | 2,121 | 47th Ghent Open 2026 | C55 |
| Aug 2026 | Jan Van Mechelen | 2,075 | Brasschaat Open 2026 | A05 |
| Aug 2026 | Maurice Engelaer | 1,925 | Brasschaat Open 2026 | B31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch U12 | 2022 | 10 | 4 | 1,343 |
| Brasschaat Open 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 2,043 |
| Scheldemond Open 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,120 |
| 47th Ghent Open 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 2 | 2,193 |
| 26th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2024 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,082 |
| 45th Ghent Open | 2024 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,999 |
| Ghent Open 43rd | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 2,009 |
| World Youth Open U14 2025 | 2025 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,457 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Servaas Dhooge's chess games?
36 games by Servaas Dhooge, from Sep 2020 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 Servaas Dhooge has played.
What does Servaas Dhooge play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Servaas Dhooge opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Servaas Dhooge answers 1...c5 (78% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Servaas Dhooge play as White?
As White, Servaas Dhooge's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Servaas Dhooge play as Black?
As Black, Servaas Dhooge most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Servaas Dhooge's FIDE rating?
Servaas Dhooge is currently rated 2,070 in classical chess, 1,890 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,072 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Servaas Dhooge played?
Our database contains 36 games by Servaas Dhooge, covering Sep 2020 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 8 draws, 17 losses (30.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Servaas Dhooge?
36 games by Servaas Dhooge 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.