Prepare against Mardoek Thienpondt
Belgium · World #18,409 classical · FIDE ID 210480
Our database contains 41 games by Mardoek Thienpondt, covering May 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Mardoek Thienpondt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mardoek Thienpondt 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 | 2,071 | 2,071 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 16 | 6 | 19 | 39.0% |
| As White | 25 | 5 | 4 | 16 | 20.0% |
| As Black | 16 | 11 | 2 | 3 | 68.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mardoek Thienpondt's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mardoek Thienpondt's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 23 | 92.0% | 28.3% |
| d4 | 2 | 8.0% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 28.3% score
- …c5 (52% of these games) — Thienpondt usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Thienpondt usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Thienpondt usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Thienpondt usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (50% of these games) — Thienpondt usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 63.6% | 78.6% |
| e5 | 4 | 36.4% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 1 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 50.0% | 100.0% |
Mardoek Thienpondt's chess games
All 41 games by Mardoek Thienpondt in the Chess.ceo database (May 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: 16 wins, 6 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C71 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Hania,J | 2,155 | 47th Ghent Open 2026 | A14 |
| Apr 2014 | Sander Larsen | 1,879 | ch-BEL U18 | B80 |
| Apr 2014 | Lennert Bex | 1,873 | ch-BEL U18 | B13 |
| Apr 2014 | Pieter-Jan Snoeks | 1,843 | ch-BEL U18 | B14 |
| Apr 2015 | Marcel Koetters | 1,781 | ch-BEL U18 | B78 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BEL U18 | 2015 | 18 | 12.5 | 1,932 |
| ch-BEL U20 | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 1,891 |
| 47th Ghent Open 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 1 | 1,994 |
| 45th Ghent Open | 2024 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,898 |
| 27th Geraardsbergen Open | 2011 | 2 | 0 | 1,835 |
| 19th Vlissingen HZ Open | 2015 | 2 | 0 | 1,800 |
| Ghent Taminco Open 39th | 2016 | 1 | 0 | 1,877 |
| Geraardsbergen Open | 2013 | 1 | 0 | 1,858 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mardoek Thienpondt's chess games?
41 games by Mardoek Thienpondt, from May 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 Mardoek Thienpondt has played.
What does Mardoek Thienpondt play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Mardoek Thienpondt opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mardoek Thienpondt answers 1...c5 (64% of games), 1...e5 (36% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...g6 (50% of games).
What openings does Mardoek Thienpondt play as White?
As White, Mardoek Thienpondt's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mardoek Thienpondt play as Black?
As Black, Mardoek Thienpondt most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Mardoek Thienpondt's FIDE rating?
Mardoek Thienpondt is currently rated 2,071 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,071 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Mardoek Thienpondt played?
Our database contains 41 games by Mardoek Thienpondt, covering May 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 6 draws, 19 losses (39.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mardoek Thienpondt?
41 games by Mardoek Thienpondt 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.