Prepare against Tom Van De Perre
Belgium · World #18,060 classical · FIDE ID 209040
When preparing against Tom Van De Perre, expect 1.e4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (58%).
Our database contains 95 games by Tom Van De Perre, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tom Van De Perre's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tom Van De Perre 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 | 2,074 | 2,161 | Mar 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,054 | 2,068 | Aug 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,018 | 2,050 | Aug 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 21 | 39 | 35 | 22.1% |
| As White | 48 | 11 | 18 | 19 | 22.9% |
| As Black | 47 | 10 | 21 | 16 | 21.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tom Van De Perre's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tom Van De Perre's side.
First moves as White (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 41 | 85.4% | 46.3% |
| f4 | 6 | 12.5% | 16.7% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 46.3% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Perre usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Perre usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Perre usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.f4 — 13% of White games, 16.7% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Perre usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Perre usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 50.0% | 31.8% |
| e5 | 5 | 22.7% | 70.0% |
| c6 | 5 | 22.7% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 58.3% | 21.4% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 33.3% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
Tom Van De Perre's chess games
All 95 games by Tom Van De Perre 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: 21 wins, 39 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 7 | 0/5/2 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B16 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A37 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2015 | Richard L Britton | 2,238 | 7th London Classic Open | B53 |
| Nov 2002 | Kris Theunissen | 2,123 | Leuven Open 14th | C02 |
| Apr 2019 | Alexander Shukan | 2,088 | ch-EU Amateur U2300 | C01 |
| Jun 2014 | Christoph Helmer | 2,069 | 8th Maastricht Limburg Open A | D17 |
| Aug 2008 | Sigiswald Barbier | 2,029 | ch-Hainaut | B35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Hainaut | 2008 | 9 | 7 | 2,192 |
| ch-EU Amateur U2300 | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,007 |
| Stork Young Masters Open | 2004 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,053 |
| 7th London Classic Open | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 2,168 |
| 15th Aalst Open | 2013 | 8 | 4 | 1,918 |
| 8th Maastricht Limburg Open A | 2014 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,164 |
| ch-BEL Open B | 2004 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,808 |
| 9th Maastricht Limburg Open A | 2015 | 6 | 2 | 2,007 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tom Van De Perre's chess games?
95 games by Tom Van De Perre, 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 Van De Perre has played.
What does Tom Van De Perre play on the first move as White?
Across 48 games with White in our database, Tom Van De Perre opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.f4 (13% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tom Van De Perre answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e5 (23% of games), 1...c6 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (58% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games).
What openings does Tom Van De Perre play as White?
As White, Tom Van De Perre's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Bird's opening (6 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 48 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tom Van De Perre play as Black?
As Black, Tom Van De Perre most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 0.0% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Tom Van De Perre's FIDE rating?
Tom Van De Perre is currently rated 2,074 in classical chess, 2,054 in rapid and 2,018 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,161 (Mar 2010).
How many games has Tom Van De Perre played?
Our database contains 95 games by Tom Van De Perre, covering Oct 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 21 wins, 39 draws, 35 losses (22.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tom Van De Perre?
95 games by Tom Van De Perre 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.