Prepare against Wim Maes
FM · Belgium · World #10,524 classical · FIDE ID 201073
Our database contains 598 games by Wim Maes, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Wim Maes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Wim Maes 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 | 2,161 | 2,321 | Jan 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,178 | 2,178 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,165 | 2,165 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 598 | 250 | 209 | 139 | 41.8% |
| As White | 299 | 140 | 99 | 60 | 46.8% |
| As Black | 299 | 110 | 110 | 79 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Wim Maes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Wim Maes's side.
First moves as White (299 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 239 | 79.9% | 64.4% |
| Nf3 | 29 | 9.7% | 62.1% |
| g3 | 15 | 5.0% | 70.0% |
| d4 | 13 | 4.3% | 38.5% |
| a3 | 2 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 80% of White games, 64.4% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Maes usually continues Nf3 (61.3% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Maes usually continues d3 (71.1% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Maes usually continues f4 (68.2% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 10% of White games, 62.1% score
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Maes usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Maes usually continues g3 (68.8% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Maes usually continues g3 (87.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (138 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 133 | 96.4% | 57.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.7% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (120 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 118 | 98.3% | 51.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.7% | 50.0% |
Wim Maes's chess games
All 598 games by Wim Maes in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 250 wins, 209 draws, 139 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Sicilian | 65 | 33/19/13 | 50.8% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 41 | 22/14/5 | 53.7% |
| C33 | King's Gambit | 32 | 18/9/5 | 56.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 18 | 7/9/2 | 38.9% |
| A00 | Hungarian Opening | 12 | 6/5/1 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 3/5/4 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B44 | Sicilian | 59 | 26/17/16 | 44.1% |
| B49 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 34 | 9/17/8 | 26.5% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 33 | 10/12/11 | 30.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 22 | 14/3/5 | 63.6% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 19 | 10/6/3 | 52.6% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 16 | 5/4/7 | 31.3% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 16 | 7/7/2 | 43.8% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 14 | 3/8/3 | 21.4% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 4/6/0 | 40.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2008 | Daniel W Gormally | 2,514 | Le Touquet Open A | B50 |
| Jul 2001 | Victor Mikhalevski | 2,501 | 24th Ghent Open | E71 |
| Nov 2007 | Cyril Marzolo | 2,478 | 22nd Le Touquet Open | A04 |
| Aug 2006 | Robin Van Kampen | 2,475 | 6th Brasschaat Open | B48 |
| Nov 2006 | Matthias Roeder | 2,456 | 21st Le Touquet Open | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charleroi Open | 2023 | 37 | 27 | 2,279 |
| ch-BEL B | 2000 | 31 | 14.5 | 2,172 |
| Wch U26 | 1996 | 24 | 10.5 | 2,307 |
| ch-BEL Class A | 1999 | 17 | 12.5 | 2,387 |
| Huy Open | 1993 | 15 | 9 | 2,432 |
| chT-BEL 9596 | 1996 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,333 |
| chT-BEL 0405 | 2005 | 10 | 5 | 2,267 |
| 7th Brasschaat Open | 2007 | 9 | 7 | 2,259 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Wim Maes's chess games?
598 games by Wim Maes, from Apr 2003 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 Wim Maes has played.
What does Wim Maes play on the first move as White?
Across 299 games with White in our database, Wim Maes opens with 1.e4 (80% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games), 1.g3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Wim Maes answers 1...c5 (96% of games), 1...e6 (2% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (98% of games), 1...d5 (2% of games).
What openings does Wim Maes play as White?
As White, Wim Maes's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (65 games, 50.8% win rate); King's Indian Attack (41 games, 53.7% win rate); King's Gambit (32 games, 56.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 299 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Wim Maes play as Black?
As Black, Wim Maes most often plays: Sicilian (59 games, 44.1% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (34 games, 26.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (33 games, 30.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 299 games.
What is Wim Maes's FIDE rating?
Wim Maes is currently rated 2,161 in classical chess, 2,178 in rapid and 2,165 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,321 (Jan 2008).
How many games has Wim Maes played?
Our database contains 598 games by Wim Maes, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 250 wins, 209 draws, 139 losses (41.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Wim Maes?
598 games by Wim Maes 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.