Prepare against Charne Woolf
WFM · ZAF · World #132,726 classical · FIDE ID 14318253
When preparing against Charne Woolf, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 50 games by Charne Woolf, covering May 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Charne Woolf's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Charne Woolf 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 | 1,639 | 1,655 | Oct 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,631 | 1,660 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 19 | 5 | 26 | 38.0% |
| As White | 22 | 11 | 3 | 8 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 28 | 8 | 2 | 18 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Charne Woolf's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Charne Woolf's side.
First moves as White (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 22 | 100.0% | 56.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 56.8% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Woolf usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Woolf usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Woolf usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 53.3% | 37.5% |
| c6 | 6 | 40.0% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Charne Woolf's chess games
All 50 games by Charne Woolf in the Chess.ceo database (May 2015 - 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: 19 wins, 5 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A05 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C40 | Latvian Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | Vladimir Grabinsky | 2,192 | Titled Tue Early | B24 |
| Apr 2017 | Jesse Nikki February | 1,806 | ch-RSA U20 Girls | C05 |
| Jul 2017 | Victor S Mantati | 1,674 | South African Open | B01 |
| Dec 2016 | Johannes Moche | 1,661 | Boksburg Inter Region-ch | A25 |
| Jul 2026 | Tshegofatso Mahuma | 1,587 | South African Open Championship 2026 - Ladies | B15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-RSA U20 Girls | 2017 | 11 | 6 | 1,471 |
| ch-RSA U18/20 Girls | 2016 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,365 |
| Boksburg Inter Region-ch | 2016 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,555 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 6 | 1 | 1,872 |
| chT-RSA Regions | 2016 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,319 |
| chT-RSA U18 | 2016 | 4 | 3 | 1,552 |
| South African Open Championship 2026 - Ladies | 2026 | 4 | 1 | 1,564 |
| South African Open | 2017 | 3 | 1 | 1,628 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Charne Woolf's chess games?
50 games by Charne Woolf, from May 2015 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 Charne Woolf has played.
What does Charne Woolf play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Charne Woolf opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Charne Woolf answers 1...d5 (53% of games), 1...c6 (40% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Charne Woolf play as White?
As White, Charne Woolf's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Charne Woolf play as Black?
As Black, Charne Woolf most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 28 games.
What is Charne Woolf's FIDE rating?
Charne Woolf is currently rated 1,639 in classical chess, 1,631 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,655 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Charne Woolf played?
Our database contains 50 games by Charne Woolf, covering May 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 5 draws, 26 losses (38.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Charne Woolf?
50 games by Charne Woolf 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.