Prepare against Anton Goosen
CM · ZAF · World #41,199 classical · FIDE ID 14301709
When preparing against Anton Goosen, expect 1.d4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (24% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (41%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: London System as White, 36.4% over 33 games.
Our database contains 119 games by Anton Goosen, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Anton Goosen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Anton Goosen 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 | 1,930 | 2,220 | Jul 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,969 | 2,004 | Jul 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 119 | 47 | 28 | 44 | 39.5% |
| As White | 63 | 23 | 16 | 24 | 36.5% |
| As Black | 56 | 24 | 12 | 20 | 42.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Anton Goosen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Anton Goosen's side.
First moves as White (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 41 | 65.1% | 51.2% |
| e4 | 13 | 20.6% | 53.8% |
| b3 | 4 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 6.3% | 62.5% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 65% of White games, 51.2% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Goosen usually continues Bf4 (57.4% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Goosen usually continues Bf4 (35.7% score)
- …c6 (5% of these games) — Goosen usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 21% of White games, 53.8% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Goosen usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Goosen usually continues c3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Goosen usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 6 | 24.0% | 16.7% |
| d6 | 5 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 16.0% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 3 | 12.0% | 83.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 8.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 41.2% | 35.7% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 35.3% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 11.8% | 75.0% |
Anton Goosen's chess games
All 119 games by Anton Goosen in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - 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: 47 wins, 28 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 33 | 12/10/11 | 36.4% |
| A30 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A14 | English Opening | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| A35 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2017 | Daniel Jere | 2,389 | chT-RSA Inter Provincial | B07 |
| Mar 2017 | Johannes Manyedi Mabusela | 2,218 | Durban Ethekwini Open | A45 |
| Dec 2018 | Dante M Beukes | 2,162 | ch-Africa U2300 Open | D00 |
| Jul 2007 | Shabir Hussain Bhawoodien | 2,142 | South African Open | E81 |
| Oct 2017 | Roberto N De Abreu | 2,142 | Africa KCF Inv tt | E04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South African Open | 2017 | 13 | 7.5 | 2,062 |
| ch-Bloemfontein Open | 2018 | 9 | 6 | 1,923 |
| Johannesburg PSS Capablanca A | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,974 |
| Pretoria FM A | 2012 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,050 |
| ch-Commonwealth RSA Open | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 1,996 |
| ch-RSA Open | 2005 | 8 | 5 | 2,217 |
| ch-Africa Amateur | 2005 | 7 | 5.5 | – |
| ch-Africa U2300 Open | 2019 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,162 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Anton Goosen's chess games?
119 games by Anton Goosen, from Apr 2008 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 Anton Goosen has played.
What does Anton Goosen play on the first move as White?
Across 63 games with White in our database, Anton Goosen opens with 1.d4 (65% of games), 1.e4 (21% of games), 1.b3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Anton Goosen answers 1...c6 (24% of games), 1...d6 (20% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (41% of games), 1...Nf6 (35% of games), 1...g6 (12% of games).
What openings does Anton Goosen play as White?
As White, Anton Goosen's most-played openings in our database are: London System (33 games, 36.4% win rate); Nimzovich-Larsen attack (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 63 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Anton Goosen play as Black?
As Black, Anton Goosen most often plays: English Opening (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Modern Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 56 games.
What is Anton Goosen's FIDE rating?
Anton Goosen is currently rated 1,930 in classical chess, 1,969 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,220 (Jul 2009).
How many games has Anton Goosen played?
Our database contains 119 games by Anton Goosen, covering Apr 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 47 wins, 28 draws, 44 losses (39.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Anton Goosen?
119 games by Anton Goosen 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.