Prepare against Valeer Maes
Belgium · World #21,395 classical · FIDE ID 201634
When preparing against Valeer Maes, expect 1.d4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (76% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (60%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as White, 10.0% over 30 games.
Our database contains 262 games by Valeer Maes, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Valeer Maes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Valeer 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 | 2,045 | 2,196 | Apr 2005 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 262 | 53 | 138 | 71 | 20.2% |
| As White | 123 | 28 | 62 | 33 | 22.8% |
| As Black | 139 | 25 | 76 | 38 | 18.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Valeer Maes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Valeer Maes's side.
First moves as White (123 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 104 | 84.6% | 47.6% |
| e4 | 8 | 6.5% | 31.3% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 5.7% | 64.3% |
| c4 | 3 | 2.4% | 66.7% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 85% of White games, 47.6% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Maes usually continues Nf3 (46.4% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Maes usually continues Nf3 (52.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Maes usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 7% of White games, 31.3% score
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Maes usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Maes usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nc6 (13% of these games) — Maes usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 48 | 76.2% | 45.8% |
| d5 | 8 | 12.7% | 31.3% |
| c5 | 7 | 11.1% | 92.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 31 | 59.6% | 43.5% |
| e6 | 11 | 21.2% | 31.8% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 11.5% | 58.3% |
| f5 | 2 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
Valeer Maes's chess games
All 262 games by Valeer Maes in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 53 wins, 138 draws, 71 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A47 | Indian Defense | 30 | 3/19/8 | 10.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 13 | 4/7/2 | 30.8% |
| D23 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 2/4/5 | 18.2% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 9 | 2/5/2 | 22.2% |
| D03 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| A24 | Modern Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A47 | Horwitz Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C10 | French Defense | 19 | 2/14/3 | 10.5% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 18 | 2/9/7 | 11.1% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 2/6/4 | 16.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 1/5/4 | 10.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 0/4/3 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 0/4/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1996 | Milos Mozny | 2,420 | 38th Imperia Open | B81 |
| Oct 2011 | Michael Hammes | 2,393 | chT-BEL 1112 | C01 |
| Jan 2003 | Sergei Maitesian | 2,305 | chT-BEL 0203 | A48 |
| Jan 1996 | Patrice Etchegaray | 2,295 | 38th Imperia Open | A68 |
| Jan 2004 | Andy Marechal | 2,295 | chT-BEL 0304 | D03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BEL | 1979 | 29 | 14.5 | 2,350 |
| WchT Seniors 65 | 2018 | 12 | 6 | 2,181 |
| chT-BEL 0203 | 2003 | 11 | 5 | 2,227 |
| chT-BEL 0506 | 2006 | 10 | 4 | 2,152 |
| chT-BEL 0607 | 2007 | 9 | 3 | 2,071 |
| 11th chT-EU Seniors | 2009 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,181 |
| 28th Bad Woerishofen Seniors Open | 2012 | 9 | 6 | 2,050 |
| chT-BEL 0001 | 2001 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,046 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Valeer Maes's chess games?
262 games by Valeer Maes, from Apr 2003 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 Valeer Maes has played.
What does Valeer Maes play on the first move as White?
Across 123 games with White in our database, Valeer Maes opens with 1.d4 (85% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Valeer Maes answers 1...e6 (76% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...c5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games), 1...Nf6 (12% of games).
What openings does Valeer Maes play as White?
As White, Valeer Maes's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (30 games, 10.0% win rate); Torre Attack (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (11 games, 18.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 123 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Valeer Maes play as Black?
As Black, Valeer Maes most often plays: French Defense (19 games, 10.5% win rate); Indian Defense (18 games, 11.1% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (12 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 139 games.
What is Valeer Maes's FIDE rating?
Valeer Maes is currently rated 2,045 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,196 (Apr 2005).
How many games has Valeer Maes played?
Our database contains 262 games by Valeer Maes, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 53 wins, 138 draws, 71 losses (20.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Valeer Maes?
262 games by Valeer 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.