Prepare against Tibo Maes
Belgium · World #20,344 classical · FIDE ID 231274
When preparing against Tibo Maes, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (44% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (33%).
Our database contains 66 games by Tibo Maes, covering Mar 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Tibo Maes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tibo Maes 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 | 2,054 | 2,071 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,017 | 2,028 | Dec 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,953 | 1,965 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 16 | 16 | 34 | 24.2% |
| As White | 36 | 10 | 7 | 19 | 27.8% |
| As Black | 30 | 6 | 9 | 15 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tibo Maes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tibo Maes's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 35 | 97.2% | 35.7% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 35.7% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Maes usually continues Nc3 (28.6% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Maes usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Maes usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 100.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Maes usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 44.4% | 12.5% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 27.8% | 60.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 33.3% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 22.2% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
Tibo Maes's chess games
All 66 games by Tibo Maes in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2012 - 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, 16 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D24 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E57 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Remi Partoens | 2,106 | Gesloten VSF-kampioenschap 2026 | C63 |
| Aug 2016 | David Sucharda | 2,051 | 26th ch-EU U18 | C11 |
| May 2026 | Bert Van Hecke | 2,013 | Gesloten VSF-kampioenschap 2026 | D35 |
| Apr 2015 | Clara Wertz | 1,697 | ch-BEL U18 | C11 |
| Apr 2015 | Bram Veestraeten | 1,635 | ch-BEL U18 | B33 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BEL U14 | 2012 | 11 | 5 | 1,712 |
| 26th ch-EU U18 | 2016 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,815 |
| ch-BEL U18 | 2015 | 9 | 6 | 1,954 |
| Reykjavik Kvika Open | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,945 |
| Gesloten VSF-kampioenschap 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,986 |
| 39th ECC Open | 2024 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,936 |
| ch-NED U16 Open | 2013 | 6 | 2 | 1,361 |
| 45th Ghent Open | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 1,906 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tibo Maes's chess games?
66 games by Tibo Maes, from Mar 2012 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 Tibo Maes has played.
What does Tibo Maes play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Tibo Maes opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tibo Maes answers 1...c5 (44% of games), 1...Nf6 (28% of games), 1...c6 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (33% of games), 1...f5 (33% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games).
What openings does Tibo Maes play as White?
As White, Tibo Maes's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (6 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Gambit (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tibo Maes play as Black?
As Black, Tibo Maes most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Tibo Maes's FIDE rating?
Tibo Maes is currently rated 2,054 in classical chess, 2,017 in rapid and 1,953 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,071 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Tibo Maes played?
Our database contains 66 games by Tibo Maes, covering Mar 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 16 draws, 34 losses (24.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tibo Maes?
66 games by Tibo Maes 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.