Prepare against Wim Barbier
Belgium · World #23,677 classical · FIDE ID 202100
Our database contains 289 games by Wim Barbier, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Wim Barbier's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Wim Barbier 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 | 2,027 | 2,251 | Jul 2005 |
| Rapid | 2,006 | 2,126 | Sep 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,074 | 2,119 | May 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 289 | 112 | 90 | 87 | 38.8% |
| As White | 146 | 63 | 46 | 37 | 43.2% |
| As Black | 143 | 49 | 44 | 50 | 34.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Wim Barbier's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Wim Barbier's side.
First moves as White (146 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 129 | 88.4% | 58.1% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 9.6% | 67.9% |
| e4 | 2 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 88% of White games, 58.1% score
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Barbier usually continues g3 (54.5% score)
- …Nf6 (24% of these games) — Barbier usually continues g3 (57.4% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Barbier usually continues g3 (80.8% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 10% of White games, 67.9% score
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Barbier usually continues c4 (80.0% score)
- …Nf6 (14% of these games) — Barbier usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Barbier usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (71 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 35 | 49.3% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 35 | 49.3% | 51.4% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 29 | 59.2% | 63.8% |
| Nf6 | 19 | 38.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
Wim Barbier's chess games
All 289 games by Wim Barbier in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 112 wins, 90 draws, 87 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 41 | 16/14/11 | 39.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 40 | 20/10/10 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 15 | 6/4/5 | 40.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 12 | 7/5/0 | 58.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 11 | 4/3/4 | 36.4% |
| A21 | Modern Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Philidor | 38 | 15/10/13 | 39.5% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 25 | 9/8/8 | 36.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 8/3/7 | 44.4% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B46 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E68 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2012 | Geert Van der Stricht | 2,412 | Geraardsbergen Open 28th | A41 |
| Aug 2012 | Fabrice Wantiez | 2,379 | Geraardsbergen Open 28th | A26 |
| Jul 2009 | Pieter Claesen | 2,371 | ch-BEL Open | A20 |
| Dec 2010 | Steven Geirnaert | 2,352 | Zwijndrecht Open | E67 |
| Jan 2015 | Thibaut Maenhout | 2,344 | chT-BEL 1415 | A20 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BEL Open | 2017 | 70 | 42.5 | 2,063 |
| Charleroi Open | 2023 | 48 | 24.5 | 2,094 |
| chT-BEL 1415 | 2015 | 11 | 4 | 2,151 |
| Geraardsbergen Open | 2013 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,216 |
| ch-Hainaut | 2008 | 9 | 6 | 2,123 |
| ch-BEL Open B | 2004 | 9 | 7 | 2,262 |
| ch-BEL | 2005 | 9 | 1.5 | 2,052 |
| 21st Nova Gorica Open | 2016 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,046 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Wim Barbier's chess games?
289 games by Wim Barbier, from Apr 2003 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 Wim Barbier has played.
What does Wim Barbier play on the first move as White?
Across 146 games with White in our database, Wim Barbier opens with 1.c4 (88% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Wim Barbier answers 1...d6 (49% of games), 1...c5 (49% of games), 1...e5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d6 (59% of games), 1...Nf6 (39% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games).
What openings does Wim Barbier play as White?
As White, Wim Barbier's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (41 games, 39.0% win rate); English Opening (40 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Slav Setup (15 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 146 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Wim Barbier play as Black?
As Black, Wim Barbier most often plays: Philidor (38 games, 39.5% win rate); Indian Defense (25 games, 36.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (18 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 143 games.
What is Wim Barbier's FIDE rating?
Wim Barbier is currently rated 2,027 in classical chess, 2,006 in rapid and 2,074 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,251 (Jul 2005).
How many games has Wim Barbier played?
Our database contains 289 games by Wim Barbier, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 112 wins, 90 draws, 87 losses (38.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Wim Barbier?
289 games by Wim Barbier 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.