Prepare against Willem Verlinden
Belgium · World #97,150 classical · FIDE ID 205281
When preparing against Willem Verlinden, expect 1.d4 in 92% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%).
Our database contains 48 games by Willem Verlinden, covering Nov 2011 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Willem Verlinden's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Willem Verlinden 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 | 1,737 | 1,759 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 18 | 7 | 23 | 37.5% |
| As White | 25 | 11 | 6 | 8 | 44.0% |
| As Black | 23 | 7 | 1 | 15 | 30.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Willem Verlinden's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Willem Verlinden's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 23 | 92.0% | 58.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 92% of White games, 58.7% score
- …d5 (57% of these games) — Verlinden usually continues Nf3 (45.0% score)
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Verlinden usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Verlinden usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 4% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Verlinden usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 6 | 42.9% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 4 | 28.6% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 21.4% | 16.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
Willem Verlinden's chess games
All 48 games by Willem Verlinden in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2011 - 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: 18 wins, 7 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| D04 | Colle System | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A47 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E22 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D38 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C86 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2017 | Maurice Engelaer | 1,950 | 17th Brasschaat Open | A47 |
| Aug 2004 | Pierre Fox | 1,892 | 4th Brasschaat Open | A28 |
| Aug 2001 | Meir Krukowski | 1,878 | 1st Brasschaat Open | D02 |
| Dec 1993 | Luc Pattyn | 1,770 | ch-Antwerp League Open | D35 |
| Jan 1994 | Wim Dua | 1,765 | ch-Antwerp League Open | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Antwerp League Open | 1999 | 17 | 9.5 | 1,698 |
| 3rd Brasschaat Open | 2003 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,720 |
| 1st Brasschaat Open | 2001 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,727 |
| 4th Brasschaat Open | 2004 | 4 | 1 | 1,823 |
| 15th Brasschaat Open | 2015 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,161 |
| 17th Brasschaat Open | 2017 | 3 | 1 | 1,908 |
| chT-BEL 2122 | 2022 | 2 | 1 | 1,872 |
| Brasschaat Open + Senioren 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,881 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Willem Verlinden's chess games?
48 games by Willem Verlinden, from Nov 2011 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 Willem Verlinden has played.
What does Willem Verlinden play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Willem Verlinden opens with 1.d4 (92% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Willem Verlinden answers 1...d6 (43% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Willem Verlinden play as White?
As White, Willem Verlinden's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Colle System (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Willem Verlinden play as Black?
As Black, Willem Verlinden most often plays: Pirc Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Willem Verlinden's FIDE rating?
Willem Verlinden is currently rated 1,737 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,759 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Willem Verlinden played?
Our database contains 48 games by Willem Verlinden, covering Nov 2011 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 7 draws, 23 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Willem Verlinden?
48 games by Willem Verlinden 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.