Prepare against Steven Geirnaert
IM · Belgium · World #1,568 classical · FIDE ID 203866
Our database contains 820 games by Steven Geirnaert, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Steven Geirnaert's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Steven Geirnaert 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 | 2,406 | 2,466 | Apr 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,427 | 2,429 | Dec 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,327 | 2,410 | Jul 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 820 | 350 | 248 | 222 | 42.7% |
| As White | 405 | 204 | 105 | 96 | 50.4% |
| As Black | 415 | 146 | 143 | 126 | 35.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Steven Geirnaert's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Steven Geirnaert's side.
First moves as White (405 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 275 | 67.9% | 64.4% |
| e4 | 122 | 30.1% | 61.5% |
| f4 | 4 | 1.0% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 0.7% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 68% of White games, 64.4% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Geirnaert usually continues c4 (62.7% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Geirnaert usually continues c4 (69.6% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Geirnaert usually continues c4 (59.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 30% of White games, 61.5% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Geirnaert usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Geirnaert usually continues d4 (58.8% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Geirnaert usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (203 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 148 | 72.9% | 58.1% |
| d5 | 45 | 22.2% | 64.4% |
| d6 | 10 | 4.9% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (132 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 108 | 81.8% | 50.9% |
| d5 | 23 | 17.4% | 39.1% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Steven Geirnaert's chess games
All 820 games by Steven Geirnaert 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: 350 wins, 248 draws, 222 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E48 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 45 | 16/21/8 | 35.6% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 38 | 20/11/7 | 52.6% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 38 | 21/11/6 | 55.3% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 31 | 15/5/11 | 48.4% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 18 | 12/3/3 | 66.7% |
| B91 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 13/0/5 | 72.2% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 17 | 13/2/2 | 76.5% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 16 | 8/2/6 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 12 | 7/3/2 | 58.3% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 8/3/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 44 | 15/21/8 | 34.1% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 43 | 22/10/11 | 51.2% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 34 | 9/11/14 | 26.5% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 22 | 11/3/8 | 50.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 21 | 6/5/10 | 28.6% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 19 | 7/7/5 | 36.8% |
| E05 | Catalan | 16 | 6/9/1 | 37.5% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 15 | 2/9/4 | 13.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 14 | 6/6/2 | 42.9% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 13 | 3/6/4 | 23.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2018 | Ivan Sokolov | 2,603 | chT-BEL 1718 | D31 |
| Mar 2015 | Benjamin Bok | 2,590 | chT-BEL 1415 | A65 |
| Feb 2014 | Sipke Ernst | 2,575 | 6th Amsterdam Batavia Grolsch | E15 |
| Sep 2021 | Wouter Spoelman | 2,555 | chT-NED 2122 | D13 |
| Feb 2023 | Florian Handke | 2,526 | Bundesliga 2022-23 | D70 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BEL | 2024 | 71 | 36 | 2,376 |
| Bruges Masters Open | 2025 | 32 | 21.5 | 2,305 |
| Wch U20 | 2003 | 13 | 6 | 2,359 |
| 41st Wch U20 | 2002 | 12 | 6 | 2,328 |
| chT-BEL 1718 | 2018 | 11 | 4 | 2,328 |
| chT-BEL 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 8 | 2,585 |
| ch-BEL Open | 2010 | 11 | 8 | 2,175 |
| Bundesliga 2022-23 | 2023 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,515 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Mher Hovhannisyan (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Steven Geirnaert's chess games?
820 games by Steven Geirnaert, 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 Steven Geirnaert has played.
What does Steven Geirnaert play on the first move as White?
Across 405 games with White in our database, Steven Geirnaert opens with 1.d4 (68% of games), 1.e4 (30% of games), 1.f4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Steven Geirnaert answers 1...e5 (73% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games), 1...Nc6 (1% of games).
What openings does Steven Geirnaert play as White?
As White, Steven Geirnaert's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (45 games, 35.6% win rate); Slav Defense (38 games, 52.6% win rate); Indian Defense (38 games, 55.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 405 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Steven Geirnaert play as Black?
As Black, Steven Geirnaert most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Open (44 games, 34.1% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (43 games, 51.2% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (34 games, 26.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 415 games.
What is Steven Geirnaert's FIDE rating?
Steven Geirnaert is currently rated 2,406 in classical chess, 2,427 in rapid and 2,327 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,466 (Apr 2017).
How many games has Steven Geirnaert played?
Our database contains 820 games by Steven Geirnaert, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 350 wins, 248 draws, 222 losses (42.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Steven Geirnaert?
820 games by Steven Geirnaert 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.