Prepare against Kobe Vandenhole
FM · Belgium · World #1,574 classical · FIDE ID 268844
Our database contains 151 games by Kobe Vandenhole, covering Sep 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Kobe Vandenhole's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kobe Vandenhole 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 | 2,405 | 2,405 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,314 | 2,328 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,336 | 2,348 | Aug 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 151 | 58 | 44 | 49 | 38.4% |
| As White | 71 | 27 | 23 | 21 | 38.0% |
| As Black | 80 | 31 | 21 | 28 | 38.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kobe Vandenhole's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kobe Vandenhole's side.
First moves as White (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 69 | 97.2% | 55.1% |
| d4 | 2 | 2.8% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 55.1% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Vandenhole usually continues Nf3 (56.9% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Vandenhole usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Vandenhole usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Vandenhole usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 29 | 70.7% | 51.7% |
| e6 | 11 | 26.8% | 31.8% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 18 | 85.7% | 63.9% |
| e6 | 2 | 9.5% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
Kobe Vandenhole's chess games
All 151 games by Kobe Vandenhole in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2021 - 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: 58 wins, 44 draws, 49 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 16 | 7/4/5 | 43.8% |
| C46 | Four Knights Game | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian | 18 | 9/2/7 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Liam Vrolijk | 2,537 | TCh-BEL 2025-26 | D31 |
| Jul 2026 | Harshavardhan,G B | 2,508 | Dutch Open 2026 | C07 |
| Jul 2026 | Maerevoet,Sim | 2,471 | ch-BEL 2026 | A06 |
| Jul 2026 | Leenhouts,K | 2,459 | Dutch Open 2026 | E40 |
| May 2026 | Gutman,G | 2,445 | Titled Tue 19th May 2026 | B27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 48 | 27 | 2,340 |
| Kronborg Chess Open 2026 | INTERNATIONAL MASTER | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,305 |
| Dutch Open 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,550 |
| Dutch Open | 2025 | 9 | 5 | 2,201 |
| Wachtebeke B | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 2,080 |
| ch-BEL 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,456 |
| Blankenberge Flemish Open | 2024 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,159 |
| chT-BEL 2025-26 | 2026 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,349 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kobe Vandenhole's chess games?
151 games by Kobe Vandenhole, from Sep 2021 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 Kobe Vandenhole has played.
What does Kobe Vandenhole play on the first move as White?
Across 71 games with White in our database, Kobe Vandenhole opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kobe Vandenhole answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...e6 (27% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (86% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games), 1...Nf6 (5% of games).
What openings does Kobe Vandenhole play as White?
As White, Kobe Vandenhole's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (16 games, 43.8% win rate); Four Knights Game (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 71 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kobe Vandenhole play as Black?
As Black, Kobe Vandenhole most often plays: Sicilian (18 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (8 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 80 games.
What is Kobe Vandenhole's FIDE rating?
Kobe Vandenhole is currently rated 2,405 in classical chess, 2,314 in rapid and 2,336 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,405 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Kobe Vandenhole played?
Our database contains 151 games by Kobe Vandenhole, covering Sep 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 58 wins, 44 draws, 49 losses (38.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kobe Vandenhole?
151 games by Kobe Vandenhole 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.