Prepare against Sterre Dauw
FM · Belgium · World #4,277 classical · FIDE ID 248886
When preparing against Sterre Dauw, expect 1.e4 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (97%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 16.7% over 18 games.
Our database contains 246 games by Sterre Dauw, covering Jun 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Sterre Dauw's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sterre Dauw 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 | 2,295 | 2,382 | Aug 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,348 | 2,363 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,298 | 2,350 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 246 | 97 | 71 | 78 | 39.4% |
| As White | 125 | 52 | 26 | 47 | 41.6% |
| As Black | 121 | 45 | 45 | 31 | 37.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sterre Dauw's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sterre Dauw's side.
First moves as White (125 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 85 | 68.0% | 50.6% |
| Nf3 | 18 | 14.4% | 61.1% |
| d4 | 16 | 12.8% | 43.8% |
| e3 | 3 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.6% | 25.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 68% of White games, 50.6% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Dauw usually continues Nf3 (30.6% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Dauw usually continues Nf3 (72.5% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Dauw usually continues d4 (64.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 14% of White games, 61.1% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Dauw usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Dauw usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Dauw usually continues d3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 44 | 63.8% | 60.2% |
| Nc6 | 11 | 15.9% | 68.2% |
| e5 | 10 | 14.5% | 35.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 5.8% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 33 | 97.1% | 53.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Sterre Dauw's chess games
All 246 games by Sterre Dauw in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2015 - Sep 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: 97 wins, 71 draws, 78 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 18 | 3/3/12 | 16.7% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 14 | 6/5/3 | 42.9% |
| E08 | Catalan | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/4/1 | 28.6% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 1/4/1 | 16.7% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E59 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | Arthur Pijpers | 2,466 | chT-BEL 2024-25 | A07 |
| Oct 2023 | Felix Levin | 2,459 | chT-BEL 2324 | C77 |
| Oct 2022 | Alan-Safar Ramoutar | 2,449 | 59th Wch U20 | B15 |
| Oct 2022 | Mahel Boyer | 2,445 | Titled Tue Late | C46 |
| Jul 2025 | Alexandre Dgebuadze | 2,396 | TP Chess Masters | C03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleroi Open | 2023 | 27 | 14.5 | 2,153 |
| 59th Wch U20 | 2022 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,214 |
| chT-BEL 2324 | 2024 | 11 | 5 | 2,285 |
| Brasschaat Open | 2023 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,198 |
| 19th Brasschaat Open | 2019 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,142 |
| chT-BEL 2024-25 | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,328 |
| TP Chess Masters | 2025 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,475 |
| 18th Brasschaat Open | 2018 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,135 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sterre Dauw's chess games?
246 games by Sterre Dauw, from Jun 2015 to Sep 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 Sterre Dauw has played.
What does Sterre Dauw play on the first move as White?
Across 125 games with White in our database, Sterre Dauw opens with 1.e4 (68% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games), 1.d4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sterre Dauw answers 1...c5 (64% of games), 1...Nc6 (16% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (97% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games).
What openings does Sterre Dauw play as White?
As White, Sterre Dauw's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (18 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Réti Opening (7 games, 71.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 125 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sterre Dauw play as Black?
As Black, Sterre Dauw most often plays: Sicilian (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Catalan (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 121 games.
What is Sterre Dauw's FIDE rating?
Sterre Dauw is currently rated 2,295 in classical chess, 2,348 in rapid and 2,298 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,382 (Aug 2025).
How many games has Sterre Dauw played?
Our database contains 246 games by Sterre Dauw, covering Jun 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 97 wins, 71 draws, 78 losses (39.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sterre Dauw?
246 games by Sterre Dauw 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.