Prepare against Simon Van Poucke
Belgium · World #47,468 classical · FIDE ID 207250
Our database contains 34 games by Simon Van Poucke, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Simon Van Poucke's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Simon Van Poucke 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 | 1,903 | 2,031 | Jan 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 9 | 12 | 13 | 26.5% |
| As White | 17 | 3 | 7 | 7 | 17.6% |
| As Black | 17 | 6 | 5 | 6 | 35.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Simon Van Poucke's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Simon Van Poucke's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 12 | 70.6% | 41.7% |
| e4 | 5 | 29.4% | 30.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 71% of White games, 41.7% score
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Poucke usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Poucke usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Poucke usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 29% of White games, 30.0% score
- …e5 (60% of these games) — Poucke usually continues Bc4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (20% of these games) — Poucke usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Poucke usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 92.3% | 58.3% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Simon Van Poucke's chess games
All 34 games by Simon Van Poucke in the Chess.ceo database (May 2010 - 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: 9 wins, 12 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A62 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D07 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D24 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2010 | Jan Van Mechelen | 2,278 | 26th Geraardsbergen Open | B78 |
| Dec 2017 | Tomasz Wilk | 1,889 | 28th Krakow Open B | B85 |
| Jan 2018 | Artur Kepowicz | 1,856 | 28th Krakow Open B | E01 |
| Apr 2004 | Sam Truwant | 1,737 | ch-BEL U20 | B80 |
| Dec 2017 | Zbigniew Zaboklicki | 1,728 | 28th Krakow Open B | D08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28th Krakow Open B | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,913 |
| ch-BEL U20 | 2004 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,676 |
| ch-BEL Open | 2013 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,732 |
| 32nd Robecchetto Open | 2019 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,680 |
| 26th Geraardsbergen Open | 2010 | 2 | 1 | 2,190 |
| Geraardsbergen Open 28th | 2012 | 2 | 1 | 2,148 |
| Ghent Open | 2005 | 2 | 0 | 1,431 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Simon Van Poucke's chess games?
34 games by Simon Van Poucke, from May 2010 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 Simon Van Poucke has played.
What does Simon Van Poucke play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Simon Van Poucke opens with 1.d4 (71% of games), 1.e4 (29% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Simon Van Poucke answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Simon Van Poucke play as White?
As White, Simon Van Poucke's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Bishop's Opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Simon Van Poucke play as Black?
As Black, Simon Van Poucke most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Simon Van Poucke's FIDE rating?
Simon Van Poucke is currently rated 1,903 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,031 (Jan 2019).
How many games has Simon Van Poucke played?
Our database contains 34 games by Simon Van Poucke, covering May 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 12 draws, 13 losses (26.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Simon Van Poucke?
34 games by Simon Van Poucke 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.