Prepare against Steven Vanden Bussche
CM · Belgium · World #18,966 classical · FIDE ID 228699
Our database contains 139 games by Steven Vanden Bussche, covering Apr 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Steven Vanden Bussche's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Steven Vanden Bussche 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 | 2,066 | 2,115 | Dec 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,025 | 2,035 | May 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,028 | 2,047 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 139 | 48 | 33 | 58 | 34.5% |
| As White | 64 | 25 | 18 | 21 | 39.1% |
| As Black | 75 | 23 | 15 | 37 | 30.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Steven Vanden Bussche's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Steven Vanden Bussche's side.
First moves as White (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 39 | 60.9% | 44.9% |
| c4 | 12 | 18.8% | 62.5% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 4 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
| c3 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 61% of White games, 44.9% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Bussche usually continues Bf4 (43.2% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Bussche usually continues Bf4 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Bussche usually continues Bf4 (25.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 19% of White games, 62.5% score
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Bussche usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Bussche usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Bussche usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 33 | 75.0% | 37.9% |
| e5 | 5 | 11.4% | 40.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 11.4% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 77.8% | 39.3% |
| c6 | 3 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
Steven Vanden Bussche's chess games
All 139 games by Steven Vanden Bussche in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2013 - 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: 48 wins, 33 draws, 58 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 28 | 6/10/12 | 21.4% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A29 | English Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 14 | 3/4/7 | 21.4% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A35 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2024 | VS. Raahul | 2,356 | Paracin Prestige Open | D11 |
| Jul 2023 | Arman Geivondian | 2,356 | 16th Paracin Open | A45 |
| Oct 2023 | Alexander Longson | 2,298 | ENG Clubs | B13 |
| Jul 2019 | Nicola Capone | 2,297 | Charleroi Open | A36 |
| Feb 2019 | Arnaud Jossien | 2,291 | 1st Cappelle Rapid Open | B18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BEL U18 | 2015 | 18 | 11 | 1,766 |
| Skopje Open | 2024 | 16 | 9.5 | 2,085 |
| Charleroi Open | 2019 | 14 | 6 | 2,072 |
| ch-EU Amateur U2300 | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 2,130 |
| ch-BEL Open | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,101 |
| ch-BEL U20 | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 1,852 |
| ch-BEL U14 | 2011 | 8 | 5 | 1,914 |
| 41st Barbera del Valles Open | 2018 | 8 | 4 | 2,064 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Steven Vanden Bussche's chess games?
139 games by Steven Vanden Bussche, from Apr 2013 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 Steven Vanden Bussche has played.
What does Steven Vanden Bussche play on the first move as White?
Across 64 games with White in our database, Steven Vanden Bussche opens with 1.d4 (61% of games), 1.c4 (19% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Steven Vanden Bussche answers 1...c6 (75% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (78% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games).
What openings does Steven Vanden Bussche play as White?
As White, Steven Vanden Bussche's most-played openings in our database are: London System (28 games, 21.4% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (4 games, 25.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 64 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Steven Vanden Bussche play as Black?
As Black, Steven Vanden Bussche most often plays: Slav Defense (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (8 games, 37.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 75 games.
What is Steven Vanden Bussche's FIDE rating?
Steven Vanden Bussche is currently rated 2,066 in classical chess, 2,025 in rapid and 2,028 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,115 (Dec 2023).
How many games has Steven Vanden Bussche played?
Our database contains 139 games by Steven Vanden Bussche, covering Apr 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 48 wins, 33 draws, 58 losses (34.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Steven Vanden Bussche?
139 games by Steven Vanden Bussche 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.