Prepare against Tony Peleman
Belgium · World #28,218 classical · FIDE ID 202991
When preparing against Tony Peleman, expect 1.e4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 122 games by Tony Peleman, covering Jul 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Tony Peleman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tony Peleman 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 | 1,996 | 2,101 | Sep 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,957 | 1,967 | Nov 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,932 | 1,960 | Oct 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 122 | 54 | 20 | 48 | 44.3% |
| As White | 64 | 25 | 9 | 30 | 39.1% |
| As Black | 58 | 29 | 11 | 18 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tony Peleman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tony Peleman's side.
First moves as White (64 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 59 | 92.2% | 44.1% |
| d4 | 3 | 4.7% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 3.1% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 44.1% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Peleman usually continues Nf3 (45.7% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Peleman usually continues d4 (56.3% score)
- …e5 (10% of these games) — Peleman usually continues Nf3 (41.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 66.7% score
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Peleman usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Peleman usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Peleman usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 25 | 83.3% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 16.7% | 80.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 100.0% | 58.7% |
Tony Peleman's chess games
All 122 games by Tony Peleman in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - 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: 54 wins, 20 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 5/1/7 | 38.5% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2011 | Werner Van den Brande | 2,237 | Brasschaat Open 11th | B98 |
| Aug 2016 | Michel De Wit | 2,224 | 16th Brasschaat Open | C60 |
| Nov 2003 | Arie Werksma | 2,218 | chT2-BEL 0304 | B53 |
| Jan 2022 | Marcel Juegel | 2,187 | chT-BEL 2122 | B08 |
| Jul 2010 | Philippe Glod | 2,182 | ch-BEL Open | C06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BEL Open | 2013 | 19 | 11.5 | 1,996 |
| 45th Arco Open | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,914 |
| 4th Brasschaat Open | 2004 | 8 | 6 | 2,128 |
| 3rd Brasschaat Open | 2003 | 8 | 5 | 1,956 |
| 6th Brasschaat Open | 2006 | 7 | 5 | 2,345 |
| ch-BEL Open B | 2004 | 7 | 5 | 1,956 |
| 5th Brasschaat Open | 2005 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,724 |
| Brasschaat Open | 2025 | 4 | 1 | 1,860 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tony Peleman's chess games?
122 games by Tony Peleman, from Jul 2004 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 Tony Peleman has played.
What does Tony Peleman play on the first move as White?
Across 64 games with White in our database, Tony Peleman opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tony Peleman answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Tony Peleman play as White?
As White, Tony Peleman's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 64 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tony Peleman play as Black?
As Black, Tony Peleman most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (13 games, 38.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 58 games.
What is Tony Peleman's FIDE rating?
Tony Peleman is currently rated 1,996 in classical chess, 1,957 in rapid and 1,932 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,101 (Sep 2009).
How many games has Tony Peleman played?
Our database contains 122 games by Tony Peleman, covering Jul 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 54 wins, 20 draws, 48 losses (44.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tony Peleman?
122 games by Tony Peleman 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.