Prepare against Ward Van Eetvelde
Belgium · World #15,379 classical · FIDE ID 207080
Our database contains 71 games by Ward Van Eetvelde, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ward Van Eetvelde's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ward Van Eetvelde 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 | 2,101 | 2,197 | Nov 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,120 | 2,184 | Aug 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,119 | 2,122 | Jul 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 71 | 32 | 3 | 36 | 45.1% |
| As White | 33 | 19 | 1 | 13 | 57.6% |
| As Black | 38 | 13 | 2 | 23 | 34.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ward Van Eetvelde's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ward Van Eetvelde's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 25 | 75.8% | 46.0% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 15.2% | 100.0% |
| e4 | 2 | 6.1% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 76% of White games, 46.0% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Eetvelde usually continues Nf3 (28.6% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Eetvelde usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Eetvelde usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 15% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Eetvelde usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (20% of these games) — Eetvelde usually continues d3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Eetvelde usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 12 | 41.4% | 45.8% |
| e5 | 10 | 34.5% | 40.0% |
| c6 | 4 | 13.8% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 2 | 6.9% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 50.0% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Ward Van Eetvelde's chess games
All 71 games by Ward Van Eetvelde in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2008 - 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: 32 wins, 3 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D00 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D51 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D77 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Lazard Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 12 | 6/1/5 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B75 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C36 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2009 | Tom E Wiley | 2,303 | ch-BEL Open | B08 |
| Jul 2012 | Jan Rooze | 2,290 | ch-BEL Open | A45 |
| May 2015 | Peter Doggers | 2,253 | 9th Maastricht Limburg Open A | B15 |
| Jul 2012 | Roy Schoemans | 2,244 | ch-BEL Open | B09 |
| Aug 2012 | Johnny Schalkx | 2,243 | Geraardsbergen Open 28th | B02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BEL Open | 2012 | 24 | 13.5 | 2,116 |
| Hengelo U14 Open | 2004 | 17 | 6 | – |
| Hengelo U16 Open | 2005 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,594 |
| 8th Maastricht Limburg Open A | 2014 | 7 | 4 | 2,257 |
| Geraardsbergen Open 28th | 2012 | 6 | 3 | 2,038 |
| 9th Maastricht Limburg Open A | 2015 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,225 |
| 32nd Ghent Taminco Open | 2009 | 2 | 0 | 1,957 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ward Van Eetvelde's chess games?
71 games by Ward Van Eetvelde, from Oct 2008 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 Ward Van Eetvelde has played.
What does Ward Van Eetvelde play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Ward Van Eetvelde opens with 1.d4 (76% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ward Van Eetvelde answers 1...d6 (41% of games), 1...e5 (34% of games), 1...c6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...d6 (33% of games), 1...Nf6 (17% of games).
What openings does Ward Van Eetvelde play as White?
As White, Ward Van Eetvelde's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Dutch Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Horwitz Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ward Van Eetvelde play as Black?
As Black, Ward Van Eetvelde most often plays: Pirc Defense (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Ward Van Eetvelde's FIDE rating?
Ward Van Eetvelde is currently rated 2,101 in classical chess, 2,120 in rapid and 2,119 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,197 (Nov 2022).
How many games has Ward Van Eetvelde played?
Our database contains 71 games by Ward Van Eetvelde, covering Oct 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 32 wins, 3 draws, 36 losses (45.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ward Van Eetvelde?
71 games by Ward Van Eetvelde 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.