Prepare against Bernard Koekemoer
ZAF · World #57,775 classical · FIDE ID 14307812
Our database contains 35 games by Bernard Koekemoer, covering Jan 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bernard Koekemoer's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bernard Koekemoer 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 | 1,864 | 1,864 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 8 | 7 | 20 | 22.9% |
| As White | 17 | 7 | 2 | 8 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 18 | 1 | 5 | 12 | 5.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bernard Koekemoer's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bernard Koekemoer's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 17 | 100.0% | 47.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 47.1% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Koekemoer usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (47% of these games) — Koekemoer usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (6% of these games) — Koekemoer usually continues d5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 7 | 63.6% | 42.9% |
| c5 | 3 | 27.3% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 75.0% | 16.7% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Bernard Koekemoer's chess games
All 35 games by Bernard Koekemoer in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2012 - 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: 8 wins, 7 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D13 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D07 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A50 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D28 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D65 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2017 | Khanya Mazibuko | 1,936 | Waterkloof Open | E16 |
| Sep 2012 | Murad Abdulla | 1,812 | 11th World ol U16 | A74 |
| Nov 2011 | Francisco Tuarez Mejia | 1,623 | Wch U14 | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11th World ol U16 | 2012 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,599 |
| ch-Commonwealth RSA Open | 2011 | 8 | 3 | 2,015 |
| 10th World U16 ol | 2011 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,860 |
| Waterkloof Open | 2017 | 6 | 2 | 1,740 |
| Wch U14 | 2011 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,643 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bernard Koekemoer's chess games?
35 games by Bernard Koekemoer, from Jan 2012 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 Bernard Koekemoer has played.
What does Bernard Koekemoer play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Bernard Koekemoer opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bernard Koekemoer answers 1...c6 (64% of games), 1...c5 (27% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Bernard Koekemoer play as White?
As White, Bernard Koekemoer's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bernard Koekemoer play as Black?
As Black, Bernard Koekemoer most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Bernard Koekemoer's FIDE rating?
Bernard Koekemoer is currently rated 1,864 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,864 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Bernard Koekemoer played?
Our database contains 35 games by Bernard Koekemoer, covering Jan 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 7 draws, 20 losses (22.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bernard Koekemoer?
35 games by Bernard Koekemoer 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.