Prepare against Thijs De Bock
Belgium · World #15,937 classical · FIDE ID 237809
Our database contains 92 games by Thijs De Bock, covering May 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thijs De Bock's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thijs De Bock 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 | 2,095 | 2,123 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,962 | 2,012 | Sep 2016 |
| Blitz | 1,955 | 1,955 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 92 | 40 | 13 | 39 | 43.5% |
| As White | 44 | 21 | 8 | 15 | 47.7% |
| As Black | 48 | 19 | 5 | 24 | 39.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 39 | 88.6% | 59.0% |
| c4 | 5 | 11.4% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 59.0% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Bock usually continues Nf3 (36.7% score)
- …e6 (28% of these games) — Bock usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (13% of these games) — Bock usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 11% of White games, 40.0% score
- …e5 (60% of these games) — Bock usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (20% of these games) — Bock usually continues f4 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Bock usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 21 | 91.3% | 47.6% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 66.7% | 29.2% |
| d5 | 5 | 27.8% | 60.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
Thijs De Bock's chess games
All 92 games by Thijs De Bock in the Chess.ceo database (May 2015 - 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: 40 wins, 13 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French Defense | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B67 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A23 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B39 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A65 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A01 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | V Sipila | 2,448 | 35th Leuven Open | C03 |
| Aug 2017 | Daniel Kozusek | 2,296 | chT-EU U18 | E67 |
| Apr 2017 | Jasper Beukema | 2,276 | ch-BEL U16 | C65 |
| Aug 2017 | Marek Karas | 2,256 | chT-EU U18 | C07 |
| Aug 2019 | Luuk Baselmans | 2,250 | 19th Brasschaat Open | B51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BEL U14 | 2015 | 13 | 6.5 | 1,594 |
| ch-BEL Open | 2017 | 12 | 6.5 | 1,949 |
| ch-NED U20 Open | 2019 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,284 |
| ch-BEL U16 | 2017 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,059 |
| 26th ch-EU U16 | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,884 |
| 55th Groningen Open A | 2017 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,891 |
| chT-EU U18 | 2017 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,084 |
| 18th Brasschaat Open | 2018 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,037 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thijs De Bock's chess games?
92 games by Thijs De Bock, from May 2015 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 Thijs De Bock has played.
What does Thijs De Bock play on the first move as White?
Across 44 games with White in our database, Thijs De Bock opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thijs De Bock answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (28% of games), 1...a6 (6% of games).
What openings does Thijs De Bock play as White?
As White, Thijs De Bock's most-played openings in our database are: French Defense (7 games, 71.4% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 44 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thijs De Bock play as Black?
As Black, Thijs De Bock most often plays: Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 48 games.
What is Thijs De Bock's FIDE rating?
Thijs De Bock is currently rated 2,095 in classical chess, 1,962 in rapid and 1,955 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,123 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Thijs De Bock played?
Our database contains 92 games by Thijs De Bock, covering May 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 40 wins, 13 draws, 39 losses (43.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thijs De Bock?
92 games by Thijs De Bock 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.