Prepare against Charles De Villiers
FM · ZAF · World #26,231 classical · FIDE ID 14300028
When preparing against Charles De Villiers, expect 1.d4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 22.2% over 18 games.
Our database contains 252 games by Charles De Villiers, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Charles De Villiers's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Charles De Villiers 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 | 2,011 | 2,335 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,097 | 2,110 | Dec 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,071 | 2,156 | Jul 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 252 | 97 | 64 | 91 | 38.5% |
| As White | 136 | 58 | 32 | 46 | 42.6% |
| As Black | 116 | 39 | 32 | 45 | 33.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Charles De Villiers's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Charles De Villiers's side.
First moves as White (136 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 80 | 58.8% | 58.8% |
| e4 | 25 | 18.4% | 58.0% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 10.3% | 57.1% |
| c4 | 12 | 8.8% | 33.3% |
| g3 | 3 | 2.2% | 16.7% |
| b3 | 2 | 1.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 59% of White games, 58.8% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Villiers usually continues c4 (56.9% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Villiers usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- …f5 (11% of these games) — Villiers usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 18% of White games, 58.0% score
- …e6 (36% of these games) — Villiers usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Villiers usually continues Nf3 (64.3% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Villiers usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 45 | 72.6% | 44.4% |
| g6 | 8 | 12.9% | 12.5% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 8.1% | 70.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 26 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 9 | 23.1% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 5.1% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 5.1% | 25.0% |
Charles De Villiers's chess games
All 252 games by Charles De Villiers in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Nov 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: 97 wins, 64 draws, 91 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 13 | 7/3/3 | 53.8% |
| A14 | English Opening | 12 | 5/1/6 | 41.7% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 12 | 4/1/7 | 33.3% |
| A83 | Dutch Defense | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 18 | 4/6/8 | 22.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 11 | 2/2/7 | 18.2% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 10 | 3/3/4 | 30.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2017 | Lesnar Brock | 2,458 | Titled Tue | E30 |
| Jun 2003 | George Michelakis | 2,405 | ch-RSA | A16 |
| Dec 1994 | Bryon Nickoloff | 2,390 | Olympiad-31 | E30 |
| Jul 1972 | Dumitru Ghizdavu | 2,385 | chT-Students 19th Group4 | B35 |
| Jun 2017 | James Eden | 2,372 | Titled Tue | D10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-RSA | 2017 | 84 | 41 | 2,203 |
| South African Open | 2022 | 18 | 11 | 2,064 |
| Pretoria 31ch-SA | 1977 | 15 | 10.5 | 2,445 |
| Olympiad-31 | 1994 | 12 | 8.5 | 2,518 |
| Olympiad-33 | 1998 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,349 |
| RSA Open | 1996 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,500 |
| ch-World U20 11 Final B | 1971 | 11 | 5.5 | – |
| Olympiad-30 | 1992 | 11 | 6 | 2,388 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Charles De Villiers's chess games?
252 games by Charles De Villiers, from Apr 2003 to Nov 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 Charles De Villiers has played.
What does Charles De Villiers play on the first move as White?
Across 136 games with White in our database, Charles De Villiers opens with 1.d4 (59% of games), 1.e4 (18% of games), 1.Nf3 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Charles De Villiers answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...g6 (13% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d6 (23% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games).
What openings does Charles De Villiers play as White?
As White, Charles De Villiers's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (13 games, 53.8% win rate); English Opening (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Indian Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 136 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Charles De Villiers play as Black?
As Black, Charles De Villiers most often plays: Sicilian (18 games, 22.2% win rate); Modern Defense (11 games, 18.2% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 116 games.
What is Charles De Villiers's FIDE rating?
Charles De Villiers is currently rated 2,011 in classical chess, 2,097 in rapid and 2,071 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,335 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Charles De Villiers played?
Our database contains 252 games by Charles De Villiers, covering Apr 2003 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 97 wins, 64 draws, 91 losses (38.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Charles De Villiers?
252 games by Charles De Villiers 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.