Prepare against Sylvain Vekemans
France · World #30,870 classical · FIDE ID 686506
When preparing against Sylvain Vekemans, expect 1.c4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (85%).
Our database contains 51 games by Sylvain Vekemans, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sylvain Vekemans's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sylvain Vekemans 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 | 1,980 | 1,981 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,037 | 2,037 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,942 | 1,942 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 11 | 8 | 32 | 21.6% |
| As White | 29 | 7 | 3 | 19 | 24.1% |
| As Black | 22 | 4 | 5 | 13 | 18.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sylvain Vekemans's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sylvain Vekemans's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 25 | 86.2% | 26.0% |
| e4 | 3 | 10.3% | 66.7% |
| b4 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 86% of White games, 26.0% score
- …e5 (44% of these games) — Vekemans usually continues Nc3 (5.0% score)
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Vekemans usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Vekemans usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 10% of White games, 66.7% score
- …e5 (67% of these games) — Vekemans usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Vekemans usually continues e5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 83.3% | 20.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 84.6% | 31.8% |
| d5 | 2 | 15.4% | 0.0% |
Sylvain Vekemans's chess games
All 51 games by Sylvain Vekemans in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2009 - 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: 11 wins, 8 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 12 | 0/2/10 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: The Whale | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2014 | Kevin Noiroux | 2,222 | 30th Cappelle Open | D02 |
| Jan 2015 | Martijn Maddens | 2,095 | 6th Lille Luce Open | B02 |
| Jul 2012 | Sebastien Sobry | 2,039 | 11th La Fere Open | A38 |
| Apr 2012 | Denis Vekemans | 2,010 | 3rd Lille Luce Open | A10 |
| Apr 2009 | Adelin Fort | 1,630 | ch-FRA U12 | A08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11th La Fere Open | 2012 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,939 |
| ch-FRA U12 | 2009 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,407 |
| 6th Lille Luce Open | 2015 | 6 | 3 | 1,839 |
| 30th Cappelle Open | 2014 | 4 | 1 | 2,235 |
| 29th Avoine Open | 2014 | 3 | 0 | 1,744 |
| 31st Avoine Open | 2016 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,889 |
| 30th Avoine Open | 2015 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,946 |
| 33rd Avoine Open | 2018 | 3 | 0.5 | 2,049 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sylvain Vekemans's chess games?
51 games by Sylvain Vekemans, from Jul 2009 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 Sylvain Vekemans has played.
What does Sylvain Vekemans play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Sylvain Vekemans opens with 1.c4 (86% of games), 1.e4 (10% of games), 1.b4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sylvain Vekemans answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games).
What openings does Sylvain Vekemans play as White?
As White, Sylvain Vekemans's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (12 games, 41.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (12 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: The Whale (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sylvain Vekemans play as Black?
As Black, Sylvain Vekemans most often plays: Budapest Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Sylvain Vekemans's FIDE rating?
Sylvain Vekemans is currently rated 1,980 in classical chess, 2,037 in rapid and 1,942 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,981 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Sylvain Vekemans played?
Our database contains 51 games by Sylvain Vekemans, covering Jul 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 8 draws, 32 losses (21.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sylvain Vekemans?
51 games by Sylvain Vekemans 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.