Prepare against Chloe Badenhorst
WFM · ZAF · World #28,225 classical · FIDE ID 14339463
When preparing against Chloe Badenhorst, expect 1.e4 in 76% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (57%).
Our database contains 151 games by Chloe Badenhorst, covering May 2019 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Chloe Badenhorst's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Chloe Badenhorst 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 | 1,997 | 2,042 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,010 | 2,010 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,912 | 2,035 | Nov 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 151 | 49 | 42 | 60 | 32.5% |
| As White | 72 | 29 | 15 | 28 | 40.3% |
| As Black | 79 | 20 | 27 | 32 | 25.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Chloe Badenhorst's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Chloe Badenhorst's side.
First moves as White (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 55 | 76.4% | 51.8% |
| d4 | 17 | 23.6% | 47.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 51.8% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Badenhorst usually continues Nc3 (55.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Badenhorst usually continues Nc3 (77.8% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Badenhorst usually continues d4 (45.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 47.1% score
- …d5 (47% of these games) — Badenhorst usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Badenhorst usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (12% of these games) — Badenhorst usually continues Bf4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 56.1% | 28.3% |
| c6 | 11 | 26.8% | 36.4% |
| e5 | 5 | 12.2% | 70.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.9% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 56.5% | 42.3% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 39.1% | 44.4% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
Chloe Badenhorst's chess games
All 151 games by Chloe Badenhorst in the Chess.ceo database (May 2019 - Sep 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: 49 wins, 42 draws, 60 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 8 | 7/0/1 | 87.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 8 | 0/4/4 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| D88 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D31 | English Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D72 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Indy Southcott-Moyers | 2,174 | 5th elllobregat Open | A20 |
| Feb 2025 | Sandra De Blecourt | 2,068 | Palle Skov Mem WIM | D20 |
| Sep 2026 | Maria Elena Rodriguez Arrieta | 1,963 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 1-25 | B54 |
| Oct 2022 | Tereza Dejanovic | 1,943 | 38th Wch U20 Girls | B50 |
| Aug 2022 | Jussara Chaves | 1,933 | Olympiad Women-44 | A02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-RSA w | 2024 | 16 | 12 | 1,929 |
| 38th Wch U20 Girls | 2022 | 11 | 4 | 1,719 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 1-25 | 2026 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,067 |
| Olympiad Women-45 | 2024 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,957 |
| World Cup U14 Girls Prel | 2021 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,438 |
| Olympiad Women-44 | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 1,781 |
| ch-Africa U12 Girls | 2019 | 9 | 7 | 1,529 |
| World ol U16 | 2022 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,720 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Chloe Badenhorst's chess games?
151 games by Chloe Badenhorst, from May 2019 to Sep 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 Chloe Badenhorst has played.
What does Chloe Badenhorst play on the first move as White?
Across 72 games with White in our database, Chloe Badenhorst opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Chloe Badenhorst answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...c6 (27% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...Nf6 (39% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games).
What openings does Chloe Badenhorst play as White?
As White, Chloe Badenhorst's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Vienna Game (8 games, 87.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 72 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Chloe Badenhorst play as Black?
As Black, Chloe Badenhorst most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (8 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 79 games.
What is Chloe Badenhorst's FIDE rating?
Chloe Badenhorst is currently rated 1,997 in classical chess, 2,010 in rapid and 1,912 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,042 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Chloe Badenhorst played?
Our database contains 151 games by Chloe Badenhorst, covering May 2019 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 49 wins, 42 draws, 60 losses (32.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Chloe Badenhorst?
151 games by Chloe Badenhorst 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.