Prepare against Ashley Christopher Vermaak
ZAF · World #56,637 classical · FIDE ID 14303272
Our database contains 31 games by Ashley Christopher Vermaak, covering Aug 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ashley Christopher Vermaak's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ashley Christopher Vermaak 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 | 1,868 | 1,910 | Sep 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,872 | 1,881 | May 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,868 | 1,881 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 12 | 5 | 14 | 38.7% |
| As White | 15 | 8 | 2 | 5 | 53.3% |
| As Black | 16 | 4 | 3 | 9 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ashley Christopher Vermaak's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ashley Christopher Vermaak's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 7 | 46.7% | 57.1% |
| e4 | 5 | 33.3% | 60.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 20.0% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 47% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Vermaak usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Vermaak usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 33% of White games, 60.0% score
- …c5 (80% of these games) — Vermaak usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Vermaak usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 50.0% | 30.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 40.0% | 37.5% |
| e5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 66.7% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
Ashley Christopher Vermaak's chess games
All 31 games by Ashley Christopher Vermaak in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2017 - 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: 12 wins, 5 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D41 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A72 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E19 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2021 | Mohamed Abdalla Abdelazeez | 2,214 | African Online Open | D15 |
| Jul 2013 | Jacque Tsalicoglou | 2,167 | Commonwealth & RSA Open | B92 |
| Jul 2013 | Justin Barend Wilken | 1,997 | Commonwealth & RSA Open | E04 |
| Jul 2024 | Eben Mare | 1,969 | ch-RSA Open | B32 |
| Feb 2021 | Martin Njoroge | 1,965 | African Online Open | A72 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| African Online Open | 2021 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,992 |
| ch-RSA Open | 2024 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,921 |
| Commonwealth & RSA Open | 2013 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,054 |
| South African Open | 2017 | 5 | 2 | 1,873 |
| ch-RSA Inter Regional | 2018 | 1 | 0 | 1,678 |
| ch-Africa Amateur | 2005 | 1 | 0 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ashley Christopher Vermaak's chess games?
31 games by Ashley Christopher Vermaak, from Aug 2017 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 Ashley Christopher Vermaak has played.
What does Ashley Christopher Vermaak play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Ashley Christopher Vermaak opens with 1.d4 (47% of games), 1.e4 (33% of games), 1.c4 (20% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ashley Christopher Vermaak answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e6 (40% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Ashley Christopher Vermaak play as White?
As White, Ashley Christopher Vermaak's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ashley Christopher Vermaak play as Black?
As Black, Ashley Christopher Vermaak most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Ashley Christopher Vermaak's FIDE rating?
Ashley Christopher Vermaak is currently rated 1,868 in classical chess, 1,872 in rapid and 1,868 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,910 (Sep 2024).
How many games has Ashley Christopher Vermaak played?
Our database contains 31 games by Ashley Christopher Vermaak, covering Aug 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 5 draws, 14 losses (38.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ashley Christopher Vermaak?
31 games by Ashley Christopher Vermaak 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.