Prepare against Brandon Fourie
ZAF · World #93,701 classical · FIDE ID 14324865
When preparing against Brandon Fourie, expect 1.e4 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 39 games by Brandon Fourie, covering Jul 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Brandon Fourie's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Brandon Fourie 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 | 1,748 | 1,748 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,754 | 1,754 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,728 | 1,728 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 15 | 8 | 16 | 38.5% |
| As White | 18 | 7 | 4 | 7 | 38.9% |
| As Black | 21 | 8 | 4 | 9 | 38.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Brandon Fourie's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Brandon Fourie's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 10 | 55.6% | 40.0% |
| d4 | 6 | 33.3% | 58.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 11.1% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 56% of White games, 40.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Fourie usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Fourie usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Fourie usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 33% of White games, 58.3% score
- …Nf6 (83% of these games) — Fourie usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Fourie usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 58.3% | 35.7% |
| e5 | 5 | 41.7% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 66.7% | 75.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 33.3% | 50.0% |
Brandon Fourie's chess games
All 39 games by Brandon Fourie in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 15 wins, 8 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A48 | London System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B72 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2019 | Shabir Hussain Bhawoodien | 2,026 | Sandton SWVG Rapid Open | A05 |
| Aug 2021 | Juan Sebastian Melian | 1,978 | World Cup U16 Prel | C27 |
| Jul 2022 | Thabang Mankga | 1,561 | ch-RSA U20 | A31 |
| Aug 2021 | Ranjan Dey | 1,462 | World Cup U16 Prel | B33 |
| Apr 2017 | Joshua Damain Dykema | 1,334 | ch-RSA U12 | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Cup U16 Prel | 2021 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,788 |
| ch-RSA U12 | 2017 | 10 | 6 | 1,206 |
| ch-RSA U10 | 2015 | 7 | 4 | 1,114 |
| ch-RSA U20 | 2022 | 4 | 2 | 1,385 |
| Sandton SWVG Rapid Open | 2019 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,737 |
| chT-RSA Regions | 2020 | 3 | 1 | 1,866 |
| Sandton SWVG Blitz Open | 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1,486 |
Interactive opening tree from all 39 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Brandon Fourie's chess games?
39 games by Brandon Fourie, from Jul 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 Brandon Fourie has played.
What does Brandon Fourie play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Brandon Fourie opens with 1.e4 (56% of games), 1.d4 (33% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Brandon Fourie answers 1...c5 (58% of games), 1...e5 (42% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...g6 (33% of games).
What openings does Brandon Fourie play as White?
As White, Brandon Fourie's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (3 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Brandon Fourie play as Black?
As Black, Brandon Fourie most often plays: Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Brandon Fourie's FIDE rating?
Brandon Fourie is currently rated 1,748 in classical chess, 1,754 in rapid and 1,728 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,748 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Brandon Fourie played?
Our database contains 39 games by Brandon Fourie, covering Jul 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 8 draws, 16 losses (38.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Brandon Fourie?
39 games by Brandon Fourie 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.