Prepare against Thibaut Vandenbussche
IM · Belgium · World #1,504 classical · FIDE ID 204412
When preparing against Thibaut Vandenbussche, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (38%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Benoni Defense as Black, 29.4% over 17 games.
Our database contains 737 games by Thibaut Vandenbussche, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Thibaut Vandenbussche's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thibaut Vandenbussche 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 | 2,411 | 2,461 | Sep 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,435 | 2,439 | Aug 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,414 | 2,432 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 737 | 288 | 236 | 213 | 39.1% |
| As White | 383 | 168 | 120 | 95 | 43.9% |
| As Black | 354 | 120 | 116 | 118 | 33.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thibaut Vandenbussche's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thibaut Vandenbussche's side.
First moves as White (383 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 360 | 94.0% | 59.2% |
| d4 | 20 | 5.2% | 65.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 0.8% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 59.2% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Vandenbussche usually continues Nf3 (58.7% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Vandenbussche usually continues Nf3 (64.4% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Vandenbussche usually continues d4 (59.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 65.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Vandenbussche usually continues Bg5 (68.8% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Vandenbussche usually continues Bg5 (42.9% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Vandenbussche usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (184 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 82 | 44.6% | 44.5% |
| e6 | 44 | 23.9% | 46.6% |
| g6 | 42 | 22.8% | 57.1% |
| e5 | 9 | 4.9% | 55.6% |
| c5 | 5 | 2.7% | 20.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.1% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (111 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 42 | 37.8% | 57.1% |
| g6 | 24 | 21.6% | 52.1% |
| Nf6 | 18 | 16.2% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 17 | 15.3% | 52.9% |
| e6 | 5 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 4.5% | 60.0% |
Thibaut Vandenbussche's chess games
All 737 games by Thibaut Vandenbussche in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 288 wins, 236 draws, 213 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 46 | 23/10/13 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 33 | 10/17/6 | 30.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 28 | 12/9/7 | 42.9% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 28 | 11/9/8 | 39.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 24 | 11/7/6 | 45.8% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 23 | 7/12/4 | 30.4% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 21 | 11/5/5 | 52.4% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 5/4/6 | 33.3% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 13 | 5/6/2 | 38.5% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 79 | 36/16/27 | 45.6% |
| C41 | Philidor | 62 | 20/18/24 | 32.3% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 27 | 9/11/7 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 17 | 5/3/9 | 29.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 15 | 7/8/0 | 46.7% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 13 | 3/4/6 | 23.1% |
| E65 | English Opening | 13 | 3/6/4 | 23.1% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 1/8/1 | 10.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | Tamas Banusz | 2,605 | Olympiad-45 | B30 |
| May 2024 | Lorenzo Lodici | 2,563 | 16th Maastricht Limburg | C56 |
| Sep 2026 | Mahdi Gholami Orimi | 2,553 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | D32 |
| Jul 2011 | Vadim Malakhatko | 2,548 | ch-BEL | B48 |
| May 2024 | Sipke Ernst | 2,528 | 16th Maastricht Limburg | D34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BEL | 2021 | 70 | 32.5 | 2,329 |
| chA-Ghent VSF | 2011 | 20 | 12 | 2,233 |
| 2nd Bundesliga Nord 24-25 | 2025 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,342 |
| 2nd Bundesliga Nord 25-26 | 2026 | 11 | 8 | 2,479 |
| Olympiad-39 | 2010 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,331 |
| chT-BEL 0708 | 2008 | 10 | 6 | 2,299 |
| chT-BEL 1112 | 2012 | 10 | 7 | 2,473 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | 2026 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,366 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thibaut Vandenbussche's chess games?
737 games by Thibaut Vandenbussche, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Thibaut Vandenbussche has played.
What does Thibaut Vandenbussche play on the first move as White?
Across 383 games with White in our database, Thibaut Vandenbussche opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thibaut Vandenbussche answers 1...d6 (45% of games), 1...e6 (24% of games), 1...g6 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...g6 (22% of games), 1...Nf6 (16% of games).
What openings does Thibaut Vandenbussche play as White?
As White, Thibaut Vandenbussche's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (46 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (33 games, 30.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (28 games, 42.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 383 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thibaut Vandenbussche play as Black?
As Black, Thibaut Vandenbussche most often plays: Modern Defense (79 games, 45.6% win rate); Philidor (62 games, 32.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (27 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 354 games.
What is Thibaut Vandenbussche's FIDE rating?
Thibaut Vandenbussche is currently rated 2,411 in classical chess, 2,435 in rapid and 2,414 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,461 (Sep 2024).
How many games has Thibaut Vandenbussche played?
Our database contains 737 games by Thibaut Vandenbussche, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 288 wins, 236 draws, 213 losses (39.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thibaut Vandenbussche?
737 games by Thibaut Vandenbussche 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.