Prepare against Cherwin Kleinsmidt
ZAF · World #36,629 classical · FIDE ID 14321556
Our database contains 72 games by Cherwin Kleinsmidt, covering Aug 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Cherwin Kleinsmidt's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Cherwin Kleinsmidt 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 | 1,951 | 1,965 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,887 | 1,900 | Apr 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,914 | 1,930 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 29 | 19 | 24 | 40.3% |
| As White | 36 | 18 | 12 | 6 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 36 | 11 | 7 | 18 | 30.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Cherwin Kleinsmidt's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Cherwin Kleinsmidt's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 33 | 91.7% | 65.2% |
| d4 | 3 | 8.3% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 92% of White games, 65.2% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Kleinsmidt usually continues Nf3 (53.6% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Kleinsmidt usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Kleinsmidt usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 83.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Kleinsmidt usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Kleinsmidt usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 64.7% | 40.9% |
| e6 | 3 | 17.6% | 66.7% |
| c5 | 3 | 17.6% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 92.9% | 38.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
Cherwin Kleinsmidt's chess games
All 72 games by Cherwin Kleinsmidt in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 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: 29 wins, 19 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B54 | Sicilian | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B40 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | Neathan Peter | 1,972 | Cape Town Masters | B32 |
| Jun 2016 | Otsile Mapini | 1,970 | 8th Johannesburg FASU Open | D31 |
| Jul 2026 | Ismaeel Lagardien | 1,854 | South African Open Championship 2026 - Championship | E11 |
| Jul 2022 | George Lee-Roy Lawerlot | 1,812 | South African Open | C00 |
| Jan 2024 | Minenhle Junior Mncwabe | 1,808 | Cape Town Open | B05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South African Open | 2022 | 12 | 6 | 1,781 |
| 8th Johannesburg FASU Blitz Open | 2016 | 10 | 6 | 1,979 |
| ch-RSA B | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,694 |
| Kinross USSA Open | 2018 | 9 | 7 | 1,787 |
| Cape Town Masters | 2025 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,802 |
| 8th Johannesburg FASU Open | 2016 | 6 | 4 | 2,030 |
| ch-RSA Inter Regional | 2018 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,775 |
| Cape Town Open | 2024 | 6 | 3 | 1,752 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Cherwin Kleinsmidt's chess games?
72 games by Cherwin Kleinsmidt, from Aug 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 Cherwin Kleinsmidt has played.
What does Cherwin Kleinsmidt play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Cherwin Kleinsmidt opens with 1.e4 (92% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Cherwin Kleinsmidt answers 1...e5 (65% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games).
What openings does Cherwin Kleinsmidt play as White?
As White, Cherwin Kleinsmidt's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Cherwin Kleinsmidt play as Black?
As Black, Cherwin Kleinsmidt most often plays: Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Catalan (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Cherwin Kleinsmidt's FIDE rating?
Cherwin Kleinsmidt is currently rated 1,951 in classical chess, 1,887 in rapid and 1,914 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,965 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Cherwin Kleinsmidt played?
Our database contains 72 games by Cherwin Kleinsmidt, covering Aug 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 19 draws, 24 losses (40.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Cherwin Kleinsmidt?
72 games by Cherwin Kleinsmidt 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.