Prepare against Anika Du Plessis
WIM · ZAF · World #79,407 classical · FIDE ID 14318610
When preparing against Anika Du Plessis, expect 1.e4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (61%).
Our database contains 160 games by Anika Du Plessis, covering May 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Anika Du Plessis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Anika Du Plessis 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 | 1,791 | 1,804 | Oct 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,787 | 1,787 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,736 | 1,736 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 160 | 63 | 30 | 67 | 39.4% |
| As White | 82 | 34 | 17 | 31 | 41.5% |
| As Black | 78 | 29 | 13 | 36 | 37.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Anika Du Plessis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Anika Du Plessis's side.
First moves as White (82 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 48 | 58.5% | 54.2% |
| d4 | 34 | 41.5% | 48.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 59% of White games, 54.2% score
- …e5 (42% of these games) — Plessis usually continues Nf3 (72.2% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Plessis usually continues Nf3 (21.4% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Plessis usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 41% of White games, 48.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Plessis usually continues Nf3 (27.8% score)
- …d5 (35% of these games) — Plessis usually continues Nf3 (71.4% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Plessis usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 22 | 56.4% | 38.6% |
| d5 | 11 | 28.2% | 63.6% |
| c6 | 5 | 12.8% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 19 | 61.3% | 42.1% |
| Nf6 | 12 | 38.7% | 41.7% |
Anika Du Plessis's chess games
All 160 games by Anika Du Plessis in the Chess.ceo database (May 2015 - 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: 63 wins, 30 draws, 67 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 13 | 8/2/3 | 61.5% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 10 | 6/0/4 | 60.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2022 | Zsuzsanna Terbe | 2,196 | Antwerp World Uni Open w | E32 |
| Sep 2022 | Daria Vanduyfhuys | 2,064 | Antwerp World Uni Open w | E15 |
| May 2023 | Sabrina Latreche | 2,036 | ch-Africa w | C45 |
| Sep 2022 | Sarah Djidjeli | 1,910 | Antwerp World Uni Blitz Open w | E12 |
| Sep 2022 | Nathalie Pellicoro | 1,895 | Antwerp World Uni Open w | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-RSA w | 2019 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,505 |
| South African Open | 2022 | 11 | 5 | 1,690 |
| Wch U18 Girls | 2017 | 11 | 4 | 1,704 |
| ch-RSA U16 Girls | 2016 | 10 | 5 | 1,212 |
| ch-RSA U18 Girls | 2017 | 10 | 6.5 | 1,401 |
| 37th Wch U20 Girls | 2019 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,540 |
| ch-Africa U20 Girls | 2019 | 9 | 8.5 | 1,799 |
| Antwerp World Uni Open w | 2022 | 9 | 3 | 1,847 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Anika Du Plessis's chess games?
160 games by Anika Du Plessis, from May 2015 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 Anika Du Plessis has played.
What does Anika Du Plessis play on the first move as White?
Across 82 games with White in our database, Anika Du Plessis opens with 1.e4 (59% of games), 1.d4 (41% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Anika Du Plessis answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...d5 (28% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (61% of games), 1...Nf6 (39% of games).
What openings does Anika Du Plessis play as White?
As White, Anika Du Plessis's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (13 games, 61.5% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 82 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Anika Du Plessis play as Black?
As Black, Anika Du Plessis most often plays: Sicilian (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (10 games, 60.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 78 games.
What is Anika Du Plessis's FIDE rating?
Anika Du Plessis is currently rated 1,791 in classical chess, 1,787 in rapid and 1,736 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,804 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Anika Du Plessis played?
Our database contains 160 games by Anika Du Plessis, covering May 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 63 wins, 30 draws, 67 losses (39.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Anika Du Plessis?
160 games by Anika Du Plessis 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.