Prepare against Xander Pauwels
Belgium · World #9,944 classical · FIDE ID 235709
Our database contains 70 games by Xander Pauwels, covering Nov 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Xander Pauwels's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Xander Pauwels 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 | 2,170 | 2,170 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,130 | 2,133 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,205 | 2,206 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 70 | 25 | 30 | 15 | 35.7% |
| As White | 35 | 14 | 18 | 3 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 35 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 31.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Xander Pauwels's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Xander Pauwels's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 24 | 68.6% | 60.4% |
| e4 | 10 | 28.6% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 69% of White games, 60.4% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Pauwels usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Pauwels usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Pauwels usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 29% of White games, 75.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Pauwels usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (30% of these games) — Pauwels usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Pauwels usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 13 | 50.0% | 57.7% |
| c5 | 12 | 46.2% | 45.8% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 80.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Xander Pauwels's chess games
All 70 games by Xander Pauwels in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2013 - 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: 25 wins, 30 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A65 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
| D34 | Catalan | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C99 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | Aleksandr Domalchuk-Jonasson | 2,244 | Ghent Open 43rd | E11 |
| Jul 2022 | Ingo Lindam | 2,130 | Ghent Open 43rd | E68 |
| Aug 2016 | Jiri Liska | 2,116 | 26th ch-EU U16 | A21 |
| Apr 2017 | Tamer Ismail | 2,080 | ch-BEL U18 | C41 |
| Apr 2024 | Diana Musabayeva | 2,013 | Blankenberge Flemish Open | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BEL U16 | 2015 | 9 | 6 | 1,905 |
| ch-BEL U14 | 2014 | 9 | 7 | 1,791 |
| 26th ch-EU U16 | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 2,086 |
| ch-BEL U18 | 2017 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,137 |
| Blankenberge Flemish Open | 2024 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,010 |
| 15th Arad Open | 2022 | 8 | 5 | 2,037 |
| ch-NED U14 Open | 2013 | 6 | 3 | 1,489 |
| Ghent Open 43rd | 2022 | 5 | 3 | 2,315 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Xander Pauwels's chess games?
70 games by Xander Pauwels, from Nov 2013 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 Xander Pauwels has played.
What does Xander Pauwels play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Xander Pauwels opens with 1.d4 (69% of games), 1.e4 (29% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Xander Pauwels answers 1...e6 (50% of games), 1...c5 (46% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games).
What openings does Xander Pauwels play as White?
As White, Xander Pauwels's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Catalan (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Xander Pauwels play as Black?
As Black, Xander Pauwels most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (7 games, 42.9% win rate); French: Classical Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Xander Pauwels's FIDE rating?
Xander Pauwels is currently rated 2,170 in classical chess, 2,130 in rapid and 2,205 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,170 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Xander Pauwels played?
Our database contains 70 games by Xander Pauwels, covering Nov 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 30 draws, 15 losses (35.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Xander Pauwels?
70 games by Xander Pauwels 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.