Prepare against Ezra Terryn
FM · Belgium · World #6,433 classical · FIDE ID 233196
Our database contains 198 games by Ezra Terryn, covering Sep 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ezra Terryn's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ezra Terryn 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 | 2,236 | 2,294 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,142 | 2,142 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,165 | 2,178 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 198 | 84 | 35 | 79 | 42.4% |
| As White | 106 | 46 | 17 | 43 | 43.4% |
| As Black | 92 | 38 | 18 | 36 | 41.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ezra Terryn's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ezra Terryn's side.
First moves as White (106 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 89 | 84.0% | 50.6% |
| d4 | 17 | 16.0% | 55.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 50.6% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Terryn usually continues d4 (44.8% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Terryn usually continues Nf3 (52.5% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Terryn usually continues d4 (63.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 16% of White games, 55.9% score
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Terryn usually continues c4 (42.9% score)
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Terryn usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Terryn usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 36 | 76.6% | 61.1% |
| e5 | 6 | 12.8% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 10.6% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 62.5% | 56.7% |
| d5 | 7 | 29.2% | 57.1% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
Ezra Terryn's chess games
All 198 games by Ezra Terryn in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - 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: 84 wins, 35 draws, 79 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 29 | 10/6/13 | 34.5% |
| E01 | Catalan | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 6/1/6 | 46.2% |
| B48 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2025 | Steven Geirnaert | 2,402 | chT-BEL 2024-25 | E01 |
| Mar 2022 | Cemil Gulbas | 2,373 | chT-BEL 2122 | B26 |
| Nov 2024 | Warre De Waele | 2,369 | chT-BEL 2024-25 | E04 |
| Apr 2023 | Rasmus Thogersen | 2,365 | ch-DEN cand | B40 |
| Nov 2024 | Di Schuh | 2,362 | chT-BEL 2024-25 | E01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BEL U18 | 2015 | 16 | 7.5 | 1,694 |
| 56th Wch U20 | 2017 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,986 |
| Lisbon Portugal Open | 2019 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,225 |
| Veliko Gradiste Silver Lake Open A | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,038 |
| ch-BEL U14 | 2011 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,857 |
| chT-BEL 2024-25 | 2025 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,458 |
| Charleroi Open | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,255 |
| ch-BEL U20 | 2017 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,065 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ezra Terryn's chess games?
198 games by Ezra Terryn, from Sep 2011 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 Ezra Terryn has played.
What does Ezra Terryn play on the first move as White?
Across 106 games with White in our database, Ezra Terryn opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ezra Terryn answers 1...c5 (77% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...Nf6 (4% of games).
What openings does Ezra Terryn play as White?
As White, Ezra Terryn's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (29 games, 34.5% win rate); Catalan (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (9 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 106 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ezra Terryn play as Black?
As Black, Ezra Terryn most often plays: Benoni Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 92 games.
What is Ezra Terryn's FIDE rating?
Ezra Terryn is currently rated 2,236 in classical chess, 2,142 in rapid and 2,165 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,294 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Ezra Terryn played?
Our database contains 198 games by Ezra Terryn, covering Sep 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 84 wins, 35 draws, 79 losses (42.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ezra Terryn?
198 games by Ezra Terryn 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.