Prepare against Cecil Ohlson
ZAF · World #111,815 classical · FIDE ID 14325845
When preparing against Cecil Ohlson, expect 1.e4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (82%).
Our database contains 60 games by Cecil Ohlson, covering May 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Cecil Ohlson's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Cecil Ohlson 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 | 1,696 | 1,755 | Oct 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,705 | 1,731 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 23 | 9 | 28 | 38.3% |
| As White | 30 | 10 | 5 | 15 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 30 | 13 | 4 | 13 | 43.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Cecil Ohlson's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Cecil Ohlson's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 86.7% | 44.2% |
| d3 | 4 | 13.3% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 87% of White games, 44.2% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Ohlson usually continues d3 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Ohlson usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Ohlson usually continues Bc4 (33.3% score)
- 1.d3 — 13% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Ohlson usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Ohlson usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Ohlson usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 14 | 87.5% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 12.5% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 81.8% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 18.2% | 0.0% |
Cecil Ohlson's chess games
All 60 games by Cecil Ohlson in the Chess.ceo database (May 2017 - 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: 23 wins, 9 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A00 | Mieses Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C35 | King's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C40 | Elephant Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A90 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Fianchetto | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2017 | Kulasande Mafanya | 1,883 | South African Open | C35 |
| Mar 2024 | Mark Mm. Lewis | 1,861 | ch-RSA Seniors | A06 |
| Mar 2024 | Andrew M. Southey | 1,771 | ch-RSA Seniors | B07 |
| Dec 2019 | Gerrit Meiboom | 1,720 | ch-RSA Seniors | C45 |
| Mar 2024 | Glen I. Willenberg | 1,683 | ch-RSA Seniors | A21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-RSA Seniors | 2024 | 29 | 15.5 | 1,749 |
| South African Open | 2022 | 15 | 5.5 | 1,503 |
| WchT Seniors 50 | 2020 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,765 |
| ch-Africa U1700 Open | 2019 | 5 | 4 | 1,730 |
| chT-Western Province | 2018 | 3 | 1 | 1,326 |
| South African Open Championship 2026 - Advanced | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,307 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Cecil Ohlson's chess games?
60 games by Cecil Ohlson, from May 2017 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 Cecil Ohlson has played.
What does Cecil Ohlson play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Cecil Ohlson opens with 1.e4 (87% of games), 1.d3 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Cecil Ohlson answers 1...e5 (88% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (82% of games), 1...d6 (18% of games).
What openings does Cecil Ohlson play as White?
As White, Cecil Ohlson's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Mieses Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Cecil Ohlson play as Black?
As Black, Cecil Ohlson most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Rat Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Cecil Ohlson's FIDE rating?
Cecil Ohlson is currently rated 1,696 in classical chess, 1,705 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,755 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Cecil Ohlson played?
Our database contains 60 games by Cecil Ohlson, covering May 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 23 wins, 9 draws, 28 losses (38.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Cecil Ohlson?
60 games by Cecil Ohlson 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.