Prepare against Warre De Waele
FM · Belgium · World #1,957 classical · FIDE ID 241156
Our database contains 326 games by Warre De Waele, covering Apr 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Warre De Waele's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Warre De Waele 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 | 2,385 | 2,385 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,326 | 2,359 | Sep 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,254 | 2,254 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 326 | 141 | 83 | 102 | 43.3% |
| As White | 152 | 65 | 40 | 47 | 42.8% |
| As Black | 174 | 76 | 43 | 55 | 43.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Warre De Waele's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Warre De Waele's side.
First moves as White (152 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 93 | 61.2% | 54.8% |
| Nf3 | 32 | 21.1% | 56.3% |
| e4 | 17 | 11.2% | 58.8% |
| c4 | 10 | 6.6% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 61% of White games, 54.8% score
- …Nf6 (69% of these games) — Waele usually continues c4 (54.2% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Waele usually continues c4 (56.7% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Waele usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 21% of White games, 56.3% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Waele usually continues c4 (63.6% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Waele usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Waele usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (93 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 62 | 66.7% | 50.8% |
| c5 | 28 | 30.1% | 58.9% |
| c6 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 46 | 85.2% | 53.3% |
| d5 | 7 | 13.0% | 78.6% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
Warre De Waele's chess games
All 326 games by Warre De Waele in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2015 - 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: 141 wins, 83 draws, 102 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 20 | 10/5/5 | 50.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 17 | 9/3/5 | 52.9% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 12 | 5/3/4 | 41.7% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 11 | 2/7/2 | 18.2% |
| D02 | London System | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 8 | 0/2/6 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| E04 | Catalan | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2021 | David Paravyan | 2,647 | Titled Tue | A31 |
| Oct 2025 | Sasa Martinovic | 2,553 | 25th European Teams | E48 |
| Jul 2023 | Balazs Csonka | 2,497 | 44th Ghent Open | C54 |
| Aug 2024 | Arthur Pijpers | 2,475 | Bruges Thinkers Publishing | A48 |
| Nov 2020 | Viktor Dmitrenko | 2,456 | Titled Tue | A03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 37 | 17 | 2,331 |
| Wachtebeke | 2023 | 16 | 9 | 2,365 |
| chT-BEL 2024-25 | 2025 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,232 |
| Wch U16 | 2018 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,220 |
| chT-BEL 2324 | 2024 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,453 |
| ch-BEL U14 | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 1,404 |
| 22nd Vlissingen HZ Open | 2018 | 9 | 6 | 2,230 |
| 37th Pula Open | 2025 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,375 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Warre De Waele's chess games?
326 games by Warre De Waele, from Apr 2015 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 Warre De Waele has played.
What does Warre De Waele play on the first move as White?
Across 152 games with White in our database, Warre De Waele opens with 1.d4 (61% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Warre De Waele answers 1...e5 (67% of games), 1...c5 (30% of games), 1...c6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (85% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games).
What openings does Warre De Waele play as White?
As White, Warre De Waele's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (20 games, 50.0% win rate); Catalan (17 games, 52.9% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 152 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Warre De Waele play as Black?
As Black, Warre De Waele most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (12 games, 58.3% win rate); Italian Game (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 174 games.
What is Warre De Waele's FIDE rating?
Warre De Waele is currently rated 2,385 in classical chess, 2,326 in rapid and 2,254 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,385 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Warre De Waele played?
Our database contains 326 games by Warre De Waele, covering Apr 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 141 wins, 83 draws, 102 losses (43.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Warre De Waele?
326 games by Warre De Waele 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.