Pieter Claesen vs Geert Van der Stricht
IM Pieter Claesen (2278) · IM Geert Van der Stricht (2274)
Pieter Claesen and Geert Van der Stricht have played 13 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1998 and the most recent in Jan 2015. Claesen leads 3 wins to 2, with 8 draws (38% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the Benoni Defense (3 games). The average game between them lasted 43 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Claesen | Draws | Stricht |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claesen with White | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
| Stricht with White | 10 | 3 | 6 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Claesen | Draws | Stricht |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 13 | 3 | 8 | 2 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Claesen | Draws | Stricht |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2015 | Geert Van der Stricht | Pieter Claesen | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | chT-BEL 1415 |
| Jul 2013 | Geert Van der Stricht | Pieter Claesen | 1-0 | Slav Defense | ch-BEL |
| Jul 2008 | Geert Van der Stricht | Pieter Claesen | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | ch-BEL |
| Jul 2006 | Geert Van der Stricht | Pieter Claesen | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | ch-BEL |
| Jul 2005 | Geert Van der Stricht | Pieter Claesen | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | ch-BEL |
| Jul 2004 | Geert Van der Stricht | Pieter Claesen | 0-1 | Benoni Defense | ch-BEL |
| Aug 2002 | Geert Van der Stricht | Pieter Claesen | 0-1 | Slav Defense | ch-BEL |
| Oct 2001 | Pieter Claesen | Geert Van der Stricht | 1/2-1/2 | English Opening: Symmetrical | chT-BEL 0102 |
| Jul 2000 | Pieter Claesen | Geert Van der Stricht | 1/2-1/2 | Indian Defense | ch-BEL A |
| Jun 2000 | Pieter Claesen | Geert Van der Stricht | 0-1 | Slav Defense | ch-Flandern Experts |
| Feb 2000 | Geert Van der Stricht | Pieter Claesen | 1/2-1/2 | Slav Defense | chT-BEL 9900 |
| Jan 1999 | Geert Van der Stricht | Pieter Claesen | 0-1 | Benoni Defense | ch-BEL |
| Jan 1998 | Geert Van der Stricht | Pieter Claesen | 1/2-1/2 | Benoni Defense | ch-BEL |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Pieter Claesen and Geert Van der Stricht?
In 13 recorded games, Pieter Claesen has 3 wins, Geert Van der Stricht has 2 wins, and they have drawn 8 times.
How many times have Pieter Claesen and Geert Van der Stricht played each other?
Our database records 13 games between them, from Jan 1998 to Jan 2015.
What openings do Pieter Claesen and Geert Van der Stricht play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the Benoni Defense (3 games), followed by the Slav Defense (2). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.