Prepare against Tom Barbe
Belgium · World #28,364 classical · FIDE ID 207497
Our database contains 125 games by Tom Barbe, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tom Barbe's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tom Barbe 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 | 1,995 | 2,108 | Oct 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,050 | 2,091 | Dec 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,997 | 2,091 | Jan 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 125 | 43 | 33 | 49 | 34.4% |
| As White | 64 | 26 | 19 | 19 | 40.6% |
| As Black | 61 | 17 | 14 | 30 | 27.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tom Barbe's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tom Barbe's side.
First moves as White (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 53 | 82.8% | 55.7% |
| e4 | 11 | 17.2% | 54.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 83% of White games, 55.7% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Barbe usually continues c4 (46.0% score)
- …d5 (34% of these games) — Barbe usually continues c4 (71.9% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Barbe usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 17% of White games, 54.5% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Barbe usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Barbe usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Barbe usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 34 | 97.1% | 39.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 58.8% | 55.0% |
| d5 | 7 | 41.2% | 35.7% |
Tom Barbe's chess games
All 125 games by Tom Barbe in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2005 - 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: 43 wins, 33 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A12 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2017 | Martijn Maddens | 2,210 | ch-Flemish | C33 |
| Jul 2023 | Ryan Dungca | 2,165 | Phuket Blue Chevaliers Open | E15 |
| Apr 2004 | Benjamin Tonoli | 2,084 | ch-BEL U20 | E32 |
| Jul 2008 | Tobias Peters | 2,017 | ch-BEL Open | A65 |
| May 2017 | Benny Todts | 1,956 | ch-Flemish | A43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hengelo U16 Open | 2003 | 17 | 8.5 | – |
| ch-NED U14 Open | 2000 | 9 | 5 | – |
| Hengelo U14 Open | 2001 | 9 | 5 | – |
| Stork Young Masters Open | 2004 | 9 | 4 | 2,109 |
| ch-BEL U20 | 2004 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,938 |
| Hengelo U20 Open | 2005 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,965 |
| Pattaya Open | 2019 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,886 |
| ch-BEL Open | 2008 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,166 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tom Barbe's chess games?
125 games by Tom Barbe, from Oct 2005 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 Tom Barbe has played.
What does Tom Barbe play on the first move as White?
Across 64 games with White in our database, Tom Barbe opens with 1.d4 (83% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tom Barbe answers 1...e5 (97% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (59% of games), 1...d5 (41% of games).
What openings does Tom Barbe play as White?
As White, Tom Barbe's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 64 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tom Barbe play as Black?
As Black, Tom Barbe most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (6 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 61 games.
What is Tom Barbe's FIDE rating?
Tom Barbe is currently rated 1,995 in classical chess, 2,050 in rapid and 1,997 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,108 (Oct 2008).
How many games has Tom Barbe played?
Our database contains 125 games by Tom Barbe, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 33 draws, 49 losses (34.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tom Barbe?
125 games by Tom Barbe 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.