Prepare against Vincent Maesschalck
Belgium · World #68,826 classical · FIDE ID 218723
When preparing against Vincent Maesschalck, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...g6 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...g6 (60%).
Our database contains 35 games by Vincent Maesschalck, covering May 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vincent Maesschalck's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vincent Maesschalck 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 | 1,825 | 1,832 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 12 | 7 | 16 | 34.3% |
| As White | 19 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 21.1% |
| As Black | 16 | 8 | 2 | 6 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vincent Maesschalck's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vincent Maesschalck's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 100.0% | 34.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 34.2% score
- …e5 (47% of these games) — Maesschalck usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Maesschalck usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Maesschalck usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 5 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| g6 | 3 | 60.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
Vincent Maesschalck's chess games
All 35 games by Vincent Maesschalck in the Chess.ceo database (May 2013 - 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: 12 wins, 7 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2015 | Florent Gillot | 1,983 | ch-BEL U18 | C54 |
| Apr 2014 | Sander Larsen | 1,879 | ch-BEL U18 | B06 |
| Apr 2015 | Maxim Slagter | 1,817 | ch-BEL U18 | C50 |
| Jul 2015 | Kasher Shehzad | 1,563 | 37th Politiken Cup | C01 |
| Jul 2015 | Jonathan K. Ski | 1,549 | 37th Politiken Cup | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BEL U18 | 2015 | 17 | 8 | 1,743 |
| ch-BEL U14 | 2011 | 9 | 4 | – |
| 37th Politiken Cup | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,805 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vincent Maesschalck's chess games?
35 games by Vincent Maesschalck, from May 2013 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 Vincent Maesschalck has played.
What does Vincent Maesschalck play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Vincent Maesschalck opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vincent Maesschalck answers 1...g6 (50% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...g6 (60% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Vincent Maesschalck play as White?
As White, Vincent Maesschalck's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (6 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vincent Maesschalck play as Black?
As Black, Vincent Maesschalck most often plays: Modern Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Vincent Maesschalck's FIDE rating?
Vincent Maesschalck is currently rated 1,825 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,832 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Vincent Maesschalck played?
Our database contains 35 games by Vincent Maesschalck, covering May 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 7 draws, 16 losses (34.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vincent Maesschalck?
35 games by Vincent Maesschalck 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.