Prepare against Wim Versporten
Belgium · World #31,397 classical · FIDE ID 202126
Our database contains 105 games by Wim Versporten, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Wim Versporten's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Wim Versporten 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 | 1,977 | 2,163 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,977 | 1,990 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 105 | 33 | 28 | 44 | 31.4% |
| As White | 44 | 18 | 11 | 15 | 40.9% |
| As Black | 61 | 15 | 17 | 29 | 24.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Wim Versporten's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Wim Versporten's side.
First moves as White (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 29 | 65.9% | 55.2% |
| e4 | 13 | 29.5% | 57.7% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 66% of White games, 55.2% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Versporten usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Versporten usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Versporten usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 30% of White games, 57.7% score
- …c5 (69% of these games) — Versporten usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Versporten usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Versporten usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 15 | 53.6% | 40.0% |
| c5 | 8 | 28.6% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 10.7% | 16.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 50.0% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 9 | 45.0% | 22.2% |
| b6 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
Wim Versporten's chess games
All 105 games by Wim Versporten in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 33 wins, 28 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A87 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 11 | 3/2/6 | 27.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A10 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1988 | Darko Steiner | 2,305 | Caorle Open | A80 |
| Jul 2011 | Klaus Rechner | 2,255 | 34th Ghent Taminco Open | B12 |
| Feb 1994 | Willy Iclicki | 2,220 | chT-BEL 9394 | D16 |
| Jan 1995 | Jose Tonoli | 2,200 | chT-BEL 9596 | A45 |
| Oct 2010 | Ihor Lewyk | 2,110 | 26th EU-Cup | A12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25th Kochan Memorial Open | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 1,811 |
| Geraardsbergen Open | 2003 | 8 | 4 | 1,945 |
| chT-BEL 9596 | 1996 | 8 | 4 | 2,203 |
| Caorle Open | 1988 | 8 | 4 | 2,171 |
| 26th EU-Cup | 2010 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,141 |
| chT-BEL 9900 | 2000 | 7 | 2 | 2,025 |
| ch-BEL Open | 2000 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,036 |
| 11th Cappelle Open | 1995 | 6 | 3 | 2,342 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Wim Versporten's chess games?
105 games by Wim Versporten, from Jul 2006 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 Versporten has played.
What does Wim Versporten play on the first move as White?
Across 44 games with White in our database, Wim Versporten opens with 1.d4 (66% of games), 1.e4 (30% of games), 1.c4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Wim Versporten answers 1...c6 (54% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (45% of games), 1...b6 (5% of games).
What openings does Wim Versporten play as White?
As White, Wim Versporten's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 44 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Wim Versporten play as Black?
As Black, Wim Versporten most often plays: Slav Defense (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 61 games.
What is Wim Versporten's FIDE rating?
Wim Versporten is currently rated 1,977 in classical chess, 1,977 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,163 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Wim Versporten played?
Our database contains 105 games by Wim Versporten, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 28 draws, 44 losses (31.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Wim Versporten?
105 games by Wim Versporten 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.