Prepare against Wouter Ghyselen
Belgium · World #12,534 classical · FIDE ID 210250
Our database contains 153 games by Wouter Ghyselen, covering Jul 2008 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Wouter Ghyselen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Wouter Ghyselen 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 | 2,134 | 2,168 | Mar 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,134 | 2,134 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,022 | 2,108 | Nov 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 153 | 51 | 49 | 53 | 33.3% |
| As White | 85 | 29 | 30 | 26 | 34.1% |
| As Black | 68 | 22 | 19 | 27 | 32.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Wouter Ghyselen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Wouter Ghyselen's side.
First moves as White (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 50 | 58.8% | 58.0% |
| e4 | 23 | 27.1% | 43.5% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 9.4% | 31.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.4% | 50.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 1.2% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 59% of White games, 58.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Ghyselen usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (12% of these games) — Ghyselen usually continues c4 (12.5% score)
- …f5 (12% of these games) — Ghyselen usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 27% of White games, 43.5% score
- …c5 (65% of these games) — Ghyselen usually continues Nf3 (42.3% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Ghyselen usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Ghyselen usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 24 | 64.9% | 47.9% |
| d6 | 6 | 16.2% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 10.8% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 5.4% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 56.5% | 34.6% |
| d6 | 4 | 17.4% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 3 | 13.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 13.0% | 100.0% |
Wouter Ghyselen's chess games
All 153 games by Wouter Ghyselen in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2008 - 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: 51 wins, 49 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 9 | 4/5/0 | 44.4% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E08 | Catalan | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| A88 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2019 | Mikhail Gurevich | 2,587 | Charleroi Open | B06 |
| Apr 2012 | Francois Godart | 2,279 | ch-BEL U20 Elite | E24 |
| Jul 2015 | Arnold Huhndorf | 2,262 | 38th Ghent Taminco Open | A45 |
| May 2026 | Olivier Verheyen | 2,249 | Gesloten VSF-kampioenschap 2026 | B01 |
| Jul 2025 | O Iolis | 2,211 | 46th Ghent Open | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BEL Open | 2013 | 33 | 18 | 2,031 |
| ch-BEL U20 | 2013 | 18 | 8 | 2,053 |
| ch-BEL U16 | 2009 | 17 | 11.5 | 1,922 |
| chT-BEL 1213 | 2013 | 10 | 3 | 2,068 |
| Charleroi Open | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 2,319 |
| ch-BEL U20 Elite | 2012 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,260 |
| ch-Flemish | 2017 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,079 |
| Gesloten VSF-kampioenschap 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 4 | 2,242 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Wouter Ghyselen's chess games?
153 games by Wouter Ghyselen, from Jul 2008 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 Wouter Ghyselen has played.
What does Wouter Ghyselen play on the first move as White?
Across 85 games with White in our database, Wouter Ghyselen opens with 1.d4 (59% of games), 1.e4 (27% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Wouter Ghyselen answers 1...c5 (65% of games), 1...d6 (16% of games), 1...g6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games), 1...f5 (13% of games).
What openings does Wouter Ghyselen play as White?
As White, Wouter Ghyselen's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Dutch Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 85 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Wouter Ghyselen play as Black?
As Black, Wouter Ghyselen most often plays: Indian Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 68 games.
What is Wouter Ghyselen's FIDE rating?
Wouter Ghyselen is currently rated 2,134 in classical chess, 2,134 in rapid and 2,022 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,168 (Mar 2017).
How many games has Wouter Ghyselen played?
Our database contains 153 games by Wouter Ghyselen, covering Jul 2008 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 51 wins, 49 draws, 53 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Wouter Ghyselen?
153 games by Wouter Ghyselen 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.