Prepare against Thomas Verschraegen
Belgium · World #49,938 classical · FIDE ID 223603
Our database contains 40 games by Thomas Verschraegen, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thomas Verschraegen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thomas Verschraegen 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 | 1,893 | 1,983 | Apr 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,895 | 1,966 | Sep 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,793 | 1,951 | Aug 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 11 | 5 | 24 | 27.5% |
| As White | 19 | 8 | 3 | 8 | 42.1% |
| As Black | 21 | 3 | 2 | 16 | 14.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thomas Verschraegen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thomas Verschraegen's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 94.7% | 47.2% |
| d4 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 47.2% score
- …e5 (39% of these games) — Verschraegen usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …e6 (28% of these games) — Verschraegen usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — Verschraegen usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Verschraegen usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 88.9% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 42.9% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 42.9% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Thomas Verschraegen's chess games
All 40 games by Thomas Verschraegen in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2009 - 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: 11 wins, 5 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | French Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A33 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2015 | Stephane Faure | 2,063 | 6th Lille Luce Open | C10 |
| Jun 2012 | Jindrich Papay | 1,988 | 7th Teplice Open | B22 |
| Aug 2016 | Erwin Kalle | 1,938 | 20th Vlissingen HZ Open | D97 |
| Jun 2012 | Frantisek Hanl | 1,928 | 7th Teplice Open | C14 |
| Feb 2022 | Bruno Russo | 1,836 | chT-BEL 2122 | B73 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7th Teplice Open | 2012 | 9 | 3 | 1,794 |
| 6th Lille Luce Open | 2015 | 8 | 4 | 1,933 |
| 3rd Brasschaat Open | 2003 | 6 | 0.5 | 1,251 |
| 21st Vlissingen HZ Open | 2017 | 3 | 0 | 1,819 |
| 15th Brasschaat Open | 2015 | 3 | 1 | 1,867 |
| Wachtebeke Open | 2022 | 2 | 0.5 | 2,134 |
| chT-BEL 2223 | 2023 | 2 | 1 | 2,016 |
| 5th Brasschaat Open | 2005 | 2 | 1.5 | 1,844 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thomas Verschraegen's chess games?
40 games by Thomas Verschraegen, from Jan 2009 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 Thomas Verschraegen has played.
What does Thomas Verschraegen play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Thomas Verschraegen opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thomas Verschraegen answers 1...c5 (89% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...Nf6 (43% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games).
What openings does Thomas Verschraegen play as White?
As White, Thomas Verschraegen's most-played openings in our database are: French Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game: Evans Gambit (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thomas Verschraegen play as Black?
As Black, Thomas Verschraegen most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Thomas Verschraegen's FIDE rating?
Thomas Verschraegen is currently rated 1,893 in classical chess, 1,895 in rapid and 1,793 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,983 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Thomas Verschraegen played?
Our database contains 40 games by Thomas Verschraegen, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 5 draws, 24 losses (27.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thomas Verschraegen?
40 games by Thomas Verschraegen 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.