Prepare against Tijs Cocquyt
Belgium · World #17,939 classical · FIDE ID 208493
Our database contains 78 games by Tijs Cocquyt, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tijs Cocquyt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tijs Cocquyt 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 | 2,075 | 2,133 | Mar 2020 |
| Rapid | 2,020 | 2,020 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,992 | 2,003 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 23 | 22 | 33 | 29.5% |
| As White | 34 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 32.4% |
| As Black | 44 | 12 | 11 | 21 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tijs Cocquyt's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tijs Cocquyt's side.
First moves as White (34 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 64.7% | 56.8% |
| d4 | 10 | 29.4% | 35.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 65% of White games, 56.8% score
- …c5 (68% of these games) — Cocquyt usually continues Nc3 (56.3% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Cocquyt usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (9% of these games) — Cocquyt usually continues e5 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 29% of White games, 35.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Cocquyt usually continues Bg5 (12.5% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Cocquyt usually continues d5 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Cocquyt usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 23.8% | 20.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 23.8% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 14.3% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 9.5% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 62.5% | 70.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 25.0% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
Tijs Cocquyt's chess games
All 78 games by Tijs Cocquyt in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2006 - 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: 23 wins, 22 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 2/5/1 | 25.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C30 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A21 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A55 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2019 | Stefan Docx | 2,433 | 42nd Ghent Eastman Open | D02 |
| Jul 2013 | Plamen Mladenov | 2,405 | 12th Condom Open | A40 |
| Aug 2016 | Sven Muehlenhaus | 2,262 | Bruges Masters Open | D01 |
| Aug 2024 | Mees Van Batenburg | 2,223 | Bruges Open | B32 |
| Aug 2016 | Johan Goormachtigh | 2,171 | Bruges Masters Open | E21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bruges Masters Open | 2023 | 10 | 2.5 | 2,041 |
| Piestany Slovakia Open B | 2023 | 9 | 6 | 1,915 |
| ch-BEL U20 | 1998 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,238 |
| chT-BEL 2122 | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,068 |
| chT-BEL 2223 | 2023 | 9 | 5 | 2,189 |
| 39th ECC Open | 2024 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,061 |
| chT-BEL 2324 | 2024 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,980 |
| 42nd Ghent Eastman Open | 2019 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,219 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tijs Cocquyt's chess games?
78 games by Tijs Cocquyt, from Oct 2006 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 Tijs Cocquyt has played.
What does Tijs Cocquyt play on the first move as White?
Across 34 games with White in our database, Tijs Cocquyt opens with 1.e4 (65% of games), 1.d4 (29% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tijs Cocquyt answers 1...c5 (24% of games), 1...e6 (24% of games), 1...d6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...g6 (25% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games).
What openings does Tijs Cocquyt play as White?
As White, Tijs Cocquyt's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Bishop's Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 34 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tijs Cocquyt play as Black?
As Black, Tijs Cocquyt most often plays: Modern Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 44 games.
What is Tijs Cocquyt's FIDE rating?
Tijs Cocquyt is currently rated 2,075 in classical chess, 2,020 in rapid and 1,992 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,133 (Mar 2020).
How many games has Tijs Cocquyt played?
Our database contains 78 games by Tijs Cocquyt, covering Oct 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 22 draws, 33 losses (29.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tijs Cocquyt?
78 games by Tijs Cocquyt 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.