Prepare against Thierry Ackaert
Belgium · World #26,676 classical · FIDE ID 202533
Our database contains 41 games by Thierry Ackaert, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thierry Ackaert's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thierry Ackaert 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 | 2,006 | 2,075 | Oct 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,032 | 2,064 | Aug 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,051 | 2,064 | Jun 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 17 | 7 | 17 | 41.5% |
| As White | 22 | 12 | 4 | 6 | 54.5% |
| As Black | 19 | 5 | 3 | 11 | 26.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b4 | 13 | 59.1% | 61.5% |
| e4 | 7 | 31.8% | 78.6% |
| g4 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
| a3 | 1 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.b4 — 59% of White games, 61.5% score
- …e5 (46% of these games) — Ackaert usually continues a3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Ackaert usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (15% of these games) — Ackaert usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 32% of White games, 78.6% score
- …e6 (43% of these games) — Ackaert usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Ackaert usually continues b4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Ackaert usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 100.0% | 22.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b5 | 6 | 75.0% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 25.0% | 100.0% |
Thierry Ackaert's chess games
All 41 games by Thierry Ackaert in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - Jul 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: 17 wins, 7 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Wing Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A00 | Grob's Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Anderssen's opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Polish Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C01 | French Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B00 | St. George Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2012 | Egons Lavendelis | 2,340 | 35th Ghent Taminco Open | B21 |
| Nov 2015 | Kevin Noiroux | 2,179 | chT-BEL 1516 | A00 |
| Nov 2015 | Daniel Vanheirzeele | 2,142 | chT-BEL 1516 | A00 |
| Jun 2011 | Dennis Van Vliet | 2,109 | chA-Ghent VSF | C06 |
| Apr 2016 | Lothar Oepen | 2,075 | chT-BEL 1516 | C10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-BEL 1516 | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,207 |
| Charleroi Open | 2011 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,123 |
| chA-Ghent VSF | 2011 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,122 |
| 35th Ghent Taminco Open | 2012 | 4 | 2 | 2,242 |
| 5th Charleroi Open | 2006 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,766 |
| Ghent Taminco Open 39th | 2016 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,114 |
| chT-BEL 1617 | 2017 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,061 |
| Huy Open | 1992 | 2 | 1 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thierry Ackaert's chess games?
41 games by Thierry Ackaert, from Jul 2007 to Jul 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 Thierry Ackaert has played.
What does Thierry Ackaert play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Thierry Ackaert opens with 1.b4 (59% of games), 1.e4 (32% of games), 1.g4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thierry Ackaert answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...b5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Thierry Ackaert play as White?
As White, Thierry Ackaert's most-played openings in our database are: Orangutan opening (13 games, 53.8% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Wing Gambit (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thierry Ackaert play as Black?
As Black, Thierry Ackaert most often plays: Polish Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); French Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); St. George Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Thierry Ackaert's FIDE rating?
Thierry Ackaert is currently rated 2,006 in classical chess, 2,032 in rapid and 2,051 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,075 (Oct 2016).
How many games has Thierry Ackaert played?
Our database contains 41 games by Thierry Ackaert, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 7 draws, 17 losses (41.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thierry Ackaert?
41 games by Thierry Ackaert 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.