Prepare against Yves Duhayon
Belgium · World #13,304 classical · FIDE ID 200492
Our database contains 452 games by Yves Duhayon, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Yves Duhayon's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yves Duhayon 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 | 2,124 | 2,263 | Jul 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,073 | 2,181 | Dec 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,054 | 2,152 | Dec 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 452 | 184 | 139 | 129 | 40.7% |
| As White | 222 | 96 | 65 | 61 | 43.2% |
| As Black | 230 | 88 | 74 | 68 | 38.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (222 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 182 | 82.0% | 59.1% |
| Nf3 | 38 | 17.1% | 52.6% |
| c4 | 2 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 82% of White games, 59.1% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Duhayon usually continues c4 (59.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Duhayon usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Duhayon usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 17% of White games, 52.6% score
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Duhayon usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (26% of these games) — Duhayon usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Duhayon usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (122 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 115 | 94.3% | 55.2% |
| e6 | 5 | 4.1% | 40.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 49 | 81.7% | 51.0% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 15.0% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.3% | 25.0% |
Yves Duhayon's chess games
All 452 games by Yves Duhayon 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: 184 wins, 139 draws, 129 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 30 | 17/4/9 | 56.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 25 | 9/11/5 | 36.0% |
| D53 | Indian Defense | 22 | 14/3/5 | 63.6% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 17 | 5/7/5 | 29.4% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 15 | 7/2/6 | 46.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 15 | 7/2/6 | 46.7% |
| A14 | English Opening | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 7 | 2/5/0 | 28.6% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C55 | Italian Game | 22 | 9/8/5 | 40.9% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 16 | 4/7/5 | 25.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 15 | 9/3/3 | 60.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 15 | 7/3/5 | 46.7% |
| A14 | English Opening | 13 | 3/6/4 | 23.1% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 12 | 1/5/6 | 8.3% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 10 | 7/3/0 | 70.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2010 | Ilja Schneider | 2,519 | 14th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | D91 |
| Nov 2010 | Michael Hoffmann | 2,510 | 14th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | A85 |
| Nov 2003 | Buenaventura Villamayor | 2,484 | 15th Leuven Open | D43 |
| Apr 2009 | Roland Salvador | 2,445 | 09th Malakoff Open | D11 |
| Jan 2012 | Robert Aloma Vidal | 2,431 | 10th Gibraltar Masters | E92 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-BEL Open | 2010 | 33 | 25 | 2,257 |
| BEL ch-FEFB | 2010 | 21 | 12.5 | 2,277 |
| Charleroi Open | 2019 | 15 | 8 | 2,103 |
| ch-Brussels FEFB | 2012 | 14 | 8 | 2,283 |
| chT-BEL 9899 | 1999 | 11 | 9 | 2,470 |
| 8th Gibraltar Masters | 2010 | 10 | 5 | 2,318 |
| 10th Gibraltar Masters | 2012 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,188 |
| 81st Hastings Masters Open | 2006 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,226 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yves Duhayon's chess games?
452 games by Yves Duhayon, 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 Yves Duhayon has played.
What does Yves Duhayon play on the first move as White?
Across 222 games with White in our database, Yves Duhayon opens with 1.d4 (82% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yves Duhayon answers 1...e5 (94% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (82% of games), 1...Nf6 (15% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games).
What openings does Yves Duhayon play as White?
As White, Yves Duhayon's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (30 games, 56.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (25 games, 36.0% win rate); Indian Defense (22 games, 63.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 222 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yves Duhayon play as Black?
As Black, Yves Duhayon most often plays: Italian Game (22 games, 40.9% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (16 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense (15 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 230 games.
What is Yves Duhayon's FIDE rating?
Yves Duhayon is currently rated 2,124 in classical chess, 2,073 in rapid and 2,054 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,263 (Jul 2006).
How many games has Yves Duhayon played?
Our database contains 452 games by Yves Duhayon, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 184 wins, 139 draws, 129 losses (40.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yves Duhayon?
452 games by Yves Duhayon 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.