Prepare against Charlize Van Zyl
WIM · ZAF · World #34,213 classical · FIDE ID 14307120
Our database contains 168 games by Charlize Van Zyl, covering Dec 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Charlize Van Zyl's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Charlize Van Zyl 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 | 1,963 | 1,963 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,904 | 1,905 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 168 | 63 | 40 | 65 | 37.5% |
| As White | 84 | 32 | 16 | 36 | 38.1% |
| As Black | 84 | 31 | 24 | 29 | 36.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Charlize Van Zyl's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Charlize Van Zyl's side.
First moves as White (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 56 | 66.7% | 48.2% |
| c4 | 22 | 26.2% | 40.9% |
| e4 | 6 | 7.1% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 67% of White games, 48.2% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Zyl usually continues Bf4 (70.0% score)
- …d5 (39% of these games) — Zyl usually continues Bf4 (25.0% score)
- …f5 (4% of these games) — Zyl usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 26% of White games, 40.9% score
- …e5 (41% of these games) — Zyl usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Zyl usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (14% of these games) — Zyl usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 30 | 58.8% | 53.3% |
| e5 | 15 | 29.4% | 56.7% |
| c5 | 5 | 9.8% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 50.0% | 53.8% |
| d5 | 12 | 46.2% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
Charlize Van Zyl's chess games
All 168 games by Charlize Van Zyl in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 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: 63 wins, 40 draws, 65 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 23 | 10/2/11 | 43.5% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| D00 | London System | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D56 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D82 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2022 | Ingo Cordts | 2,200 | 25th chI-Bayern Bank Hofmann | D02 |
| Dec 2019 | Jesse Nikki February | 1,897 | ch-RSA w | D02 |
| Mar 2024 | Anzel Laubscher | 1,820 | ch-RSA w | C75 |
| May 2022 | Rebecca Selkirk | 1,781 | ch-RSA w | D10 |
| Mar 2024 | Chisomo Boshoma | 1,780 | ch-RSA w | C72 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-RSA w | 2024 | 44 | 26 | 1,762 |
| Wch U14 Girls | 2013 | 22 | 10.5 | 1,669 |
| Djerba Online w | 2020 | 17 | 7.5 | 1,493 |
| ch-RSA U18 Girls | 2017 | 10 | 8.5 | 1,533 |
| Olympiad Women-44 | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 1,771 |
| Pretoria Capablanca C | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 1,626 |
| Kinross USSA w Open | 2018 | 9 | 7.5 | 1,593 |
| Wch U16 Girls | 2014 | 8 | 3 | 1,660 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Charlize Van Zyl's chess games?
168 games by Charlize Van Zyl, from Dec 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 Charlize Van Zyl has played.
What does Charlize Van Zyl play on the first move as White?
Across 84 games with White in our database, Charlize Van Zyl opens with 1.d4 (67% of games), 1.c4 (26% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Charlize Van Zyl answers 1...c6 (59% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (46% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Charlize Van Zyl play as White?
As White, Charlize Van Zyl's most-played openings in our database are: London System (23 games, 43.5% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 84 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Charlize Van Zyl play as Black?
As Black, Charlize Van Zyl most often plays: Caro-Kann (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Classical (8 games, 62.5% win rate); London System (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 84 games.
What is Charlize Van Zyl's FIDE rating?
Charlize Van Zyl is currently rated 1,963 in classical chess and 1,904 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,963 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Charlize Van Zyl played?
Our database contains 168 games by Charlize Van Zyl, covering Dec 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 63 wins, 40 draws, 65 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Charlize Van Zyl?
168 games by Charlize Van Zyl 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.