Prepare against Thibaut Vandenbussche
IM · Belgium · World #1,573 classical · FIDE ID 204412
Our database contains 727 games by Thibaut Vandenbussche, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 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 | 2,405 | 2,461 | Sep 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,435 | 2,439 | Aug 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,399 | 2,432 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 727 | 284 | 233 | 210 | 39.1% |
| As White | 378 | 167 | 118 | 93 | 44.2% |
| As Black | 349 | 117 | 115 | 117 | 33.5% |
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 (378 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 355 | 93.9% | 59.4% |
| d4 | 20 | 5.3% | 65.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 0.8% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 59.4% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Vandenbussche usually continues Nf3 (59.3% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Vandenbussche usually continues Nf3 (64.6% 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 (181 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 82 | 45.3% | 44.5% |
| e6 | 43 | 23.8% | 45.3% |
| g6 | 42 | 23.2% | 57.1% |
| e5 | 7 | 3.9% | 64.3% |
| c5 | 5 | 2.8% | 20.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.1% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (110 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 41 | 37.3% | 56.1% |
| g6 | 24 | 21.8% | 52.1% |
| Nf6 | 18 | 16.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 17 | 15.5% | 52.9% |
| e6 | 5 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 5 | 4.5% | 60.0% |
Thibaut Vandenbussche's chess games
All 727 games by Thibaut Vandenbussche 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: 284 wins, 233 draws, 210 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 44 | 23/10/11 | 52.3% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 32 | 9/17/6 | 28.1% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 28 | 11/9/8 | 39.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 27 | 12/8/7 | 44.4% |
| 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 | 60 | 20/17/23 | 33.3% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 26 | 8/11/7 | 30.8% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 17 | 5/3/9 | 29.4% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 15 | 7/8/0 | 46.7% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 13 | 3/4/6 | 23.1% |
| E65 | English Opening | 12 | 2/6/4 | 16.7% |
| 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 |
| Jul 2011 | Vadim Malakhatko | 2,548 | ch-BEL | B48 |
| May 2024 | Sipke Ernst | 2,528 | 16th Maastricht Limburg | D34 |
| Mar 2012 | Mark L Hebden | 2,516 | Amsterdam Batavia Grolsch 4th | C48 |
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 |
| chT-BEL 1314 | 2014 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,465 |
| Olympiad-39 | 2010 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,331 |
| chT-BEL 0708 | 2008 | 10 | 6 | 2,299 |
| chT-BEL 1112 | 2012 | 10 | 7 | 2,473 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thibaut Vandenbussche's chess games?
727 games by Thibaut Vandenbussche, 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 Thibaut Vandenbussche has played.
What does Thibaut Vandenbussche play on the first move as White?
Across 378 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 (37% 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 (44 games, 52.3% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (32 games, 28.1% win rate); French: Advance Variation (28 games, 39.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 378 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 (60 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (26 games, 30.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 349 games.
What is Thibaut Vandenbussche's FIDE rating?
Thibaut Vandenbussche is currently rated 2,405 in classical chess, 2,435 in rapid and 2,399 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,461 (Sep 2024).
How many games has Thibaut Vandenbussche played?
Our database contains 727 games by Thibaut Vandenbussche, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 284 wins, 233 draws, 210 losses (39.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thibaut Vandenbussche?
727 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.