Prepare against Tom Piceu
IM · Belgium · World #5,002 classical · FIDE ID 201952
Our database contains 717 games by Tom Piceu, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Tom Piceu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tom Piceu 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 | 2,273 | 2,416 | Sep 2009 |
| Rapid | 2,261 | 2,372 | May 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 717 | 271 | 207 | 239 | 37.8% |
| As White | 357 | 155 | 100 | 102 | 43.4% |
| As Black | 360 | 116 | 107 | 137 | 32.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tom Piceu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tom Piceu's side.
First moves as White (357 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 316 | 88.5% | 57.4% |
| c4 | 23 | 6.4% | 56.5% |
| e4 | 9 | 2.5% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 0.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 89% of White games, 57.4% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Piceu usually continues c4 (55.2% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Piceu usually continues c4 (64.7% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Piceu usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 6% of White games, 56.5% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Piceu usually continues Nc3 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Piceu usually continues Nc3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (9% of these games) — Piceu usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (179 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 148 | 82.7% | 46.3% |
| e6 | 30 | 16.8% | 48.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (113 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 102 | 90.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 11 | 9.7% | 59.1% |
Tom Piceu's chess games
All 717 games by Tom Piceu in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 271 wins, 207 draws, 239 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 46 | 17/11/18 | 37.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 36 | 14/11/11 | 38.9% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 32 | 15/9/8 | 46.9% |
| E00 | Indian Defense: Seirawan Attack | 29 | 7/12/10 | 24.1% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 20 | 13/2/5 | 65.0% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 14 | 7/4/3 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 14 | 10/1/3 | 71.4% |
| A16 | English Opening | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 11 | 8/2/1 | 72.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 77 | 23/23/31 | 29.9% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 60 | 20/21/19 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening | 22 | 5/7/10 | 22.7% |
| C02 | Sicilian: Alapin | 22 | 5/8/9 | 22.7% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 20 | 5/10/5 | 25.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 19 | 7/5/7 | 36.8% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 16 | 5/2/9 | 31.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 13 | 1/6/6 | 7.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 11 | 3/7/1 | 27.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2019 | David W L Howell | 2,701 | Bundesliga 1920 | A69 |
| Dec 2003 | Erik Van den Doel | 2,609 | chT-BEL 0304 | B90 |
| Apr 2016 | Dimitri Reinderman | 2,592 | chT-NED 1516 | A81 |
| Nov 2019 | Klementy Sychev | 2,578 | 35th EU-Cup | A68 |
| Oct 2007 | Jan Werle | 2,552 | chT-NED 0708 | A36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BEL | 2017 | 26 | 9.5 | 2,221 |
| chA-Ghent VSF | 2007 | 14 | 10 | 2,421 |
| ch-Flemish | 2018 | 13 | 9.5 | 2,371 |
| chT-BEL 0001 | 2001 | 13 | 6 | 2,281 |
| chT-BEL 0203 | 2003 | 12 | 4.5 | 2,175 |
| chT-BEL 0304 | 2004 | 11 | 6 | 2,451 |
| chT-BEL 1819 | 2019 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,342 |
| chT-BEL 0607 | 2007 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,476 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tom Piceu's chess games?
717 games by Tom Piceu, from Apr 2003 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 Tom Piceu has played.
What does Tom Piceu play on the first move as White?
Across 357 games with White in our database, Tom Piceu opens with 1.d4 (89% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tom Piceu answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Tom Piceu play as White?
As White, Tom Piceu's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (46 games, 37.0% win rate); Slav Defense (36 games, 38.9% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack (32 games, 46.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 357 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tom Piceu play as Black?
As Black, Tom Piceu most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (77 games, 29.9% win rate); Benoni Defense (60 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening (22 games, 22.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 360 games.
What is Tom Piceu's FIDE rating?
Tom Piceu is currently rated 2,273 in classical chess, 2,261 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,416 (Sep 2009).
How many games has Tom Piceu played?
Our database contains 717 games by Tom Piceu, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 271 wins, 207 draws, 239 losses (37.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tom Piceu?
717 games by Tom Piceu 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.