Prepare against Thierry Van Houtte
Belgium · World #22,552 classical · FIDE ID 200735
Our database contains 170 games by Thierry Van Houtte, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Thierry Van Houtte's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thierry Van Houtte 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 | 2,036 | 2,212 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,058 | 2,174 | Jun 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 170 | 38 | 62 | 70 | 22.4% |
| As White | 82 | 20 | 33 | 29 | 24.4% |
| As Black | 88 | 18 | 29 | 41 | 20.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thierry Van Houtte's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thierry Van Houtte's side.
First moves as White (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 63 | 76.8% | 50.8% |
| d4 | 10 | 12.2% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 7.3% | 16.7% |
| c4 | 3 | 3.7% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 77% of White games, 50.8% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Houtte usually continues c3 (46.9% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Houtte usually continues Nf3 (36.4% score)
- …g6 (13% of these games) — Houtte usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (80% of these games) — Houtte usually continues Bg5 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Houtte usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (10% of these games) — Houtte usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 14 | 31.8% | 57.1% |
| Nf6 | 11 | 25.0% | 45.5% |
| c5 | 10 | 22.7% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 6 | 13.6% | 8.3% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 19 | 70.4% | 39.5% |
| d6 | 5 | 18.5% | 40.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 11.1% | 33.3% |
Thierry Van Houtte's chess games
All 170 games by Thierry Van Houtte 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: 38 wins, 62 draws, 70 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 16 | 5/5/6 | 31.3% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 11 | 1/6/4 | 9.1% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A37 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Philidor | 14 | 3/7/4 | 21.4% |
| D16 | Slav Defense | 12 | 2/3/7 | 16.7% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2000 | Eddy Van Beers | 2,346 | chT-BEL 0001 | B07 |
| Aug 1989 | Gunter Deleyn | 2,318 | ch-BEL | B06 |
| Oct 1998 | Shahin Mohandesi | 2,305 | chT-BEL 9899 | A41 |
| Jan 1993 | Victor-Angel Bolzoni | 2,295 | Geraardsbergen Open | B22 |
| Jan 1990 | Gorik Cools | 2,265 | ch-BEL | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BEL | 1990 | 27 | 10.5 | 2,182 |
| BEL ch-FEFB | 2000 | 20 | 12.5 | 2,298 |
| Charleroi Open | 2017 | 14 | 7 | 2,166 |
| chT-BEL 0001 | 2001 | 11 | 4 | 2,293 |
| chT-BEL 9798 | 1998 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,206 |
| chT-BEL 9697 | 1997 | 9 | 4 | 2,236 |
| Huy Open | 1993 | 9 | 6 | 2,508 |
| chT-BEL 9900 | 2000 | 8 | 5 | 2,287 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thierry Van Houtte's chess games?
170 games by Thierry Van Houtte, 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 Thierry Van Houtte has played.
What does Thierry Van Houtte play on the first move as White?
Across 82 games with White in our database, Thierry Van Houtte opens with 1.e4 (77% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thierry Van Houtte answers 1...d6 (32% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games), 1...c5 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (70% of games), 1...d6 (19% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games).
What openings does Thierry Van Houtte play as White?
As White, Thierry Van Houtte's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 9.1% win rate); Modern Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 82 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thierry Van Houtte play as Black?
As Black, Thierry Van Houtte most often plays: Philidor (14 games, 21.4% win rate); Slav Defense (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Alekhine Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 88 games.
What is Thierry Van Houtte's FIDE rating?
Thierry Van Houtte is currently rated 2,036 in classical chess, 2,058 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,212 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Thierry Van Houtte played?
Our database contains 170 games by Thierry Van Houtte, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 62 draws, 70 losses (22.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thierry Van Houtte?
170 games by Thierry Van Houtte 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.