Prepare against Sylvain Watelet
Belgium · World #34,276 classical · FIDE ID 207950
Our database contains 50 games by Sylvain Watelet, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sylvain Watelet's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sylvain Watelet 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 | 1,962 | 1,990 | Feb 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,904 | 1,904 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,844 | 1,936 | Aug 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 10 | 16 | 24 | 20.0% |
| As White | 24 | 3 | 12 | 9 | 12.5% |
| As Black | 26 | 7 | 4 | 15 | 26.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sylvain Watelet's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sylvain Watelet's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 37.5% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Watelet usually continues c4 (20.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Watelet usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Watelet usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 81.8% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 66.7% | 58.3% |
| d6 | 3 | 33.3% | 16.7% |
Sylvain Watelet's chess games
All 50 games by Sylvain Watelet in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2007 - 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: 10 wins, 16 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A36 | Sicilian | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B79 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A22 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2011 | Michael George | 2,009 | Charleroi Open | D74 |
| Aug 2008 | Geerard Ponnet | 1,512 | ch-Hainaut | A51 |
| Aug 2008 | Eric Bussola | 1,487 | ch-Hainaut | A51 |
| Aug 2008 | Vadim Jamar | 1,150 | ch-Hainaut | C55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleroi Open | 2019 | 14 | 3.5 | 1,885 |
| ch-Hainaut | 2008 | 9 | 5 | 1,804 |
| ch-BEL U20/U18 | 2008 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,981 |
| BEL ch-FEFB Open | 2008 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,648 |
| ch-BEL Open | 2010 | 4 | 1 | 1,836 |
| chT-BEL 2122 | 2022 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,886 |
| 38th Geraardsbergen Open | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,815 |
| Bruges Masters Open | 2025 | 1 | 0 | 1,972 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sylvain Watelet's chess games?
50 games by Sylvain Watelet, from Oct 2007 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 Watelet has played.
What does Sylvain Watelet play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Sylvain Watelet opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sylvain Watelet answers 1...e5 (82% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d6 (33% of games).
What openings does Sylvain Watelet play as White?
As White, Sylvain Watelet's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 12.5% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Exchange (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sylvain Watelet play as Black?
As Black, Sylvain Watelet most often plays: Budapest Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Sylvain Watelet's FIDE rating?
Sylvain Watelet is currently rated 1,962 in classical chess, 1,904 in rapid and 1,844 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,990 (Feb 2025).
How many games has Sylvain Watelet played?
Our database contains 50 games by Sylvain Watelet, covering Oct 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 16 draws, 24 losses (20.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sylvain Watelet?
50 games by Sylvain Watelet 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.