Prepare against Coenraad Hendrik Marais
ZAF · World #31,324 classical · FIDE ID 14300095
When preparing against Coenraad Hendrik Marais, expect 1.c4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%).
Our database contains 44 games by Coenraad Hendrik Marais, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Coenraad Hendrik Marais's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Coenraad Hendrik Marais 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 | 1,978 | 1,980 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 10 | 13 | 21 | 22.7% |
| As White | 18 | 4 | 7 | 7 | 22.2% |
| As Black | 26 | 6 | 6 | 14 | 23.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Coenraad Hendrik Marais's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Coenraad Hendrik Marais's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 9 | 50.0% | 38.9% |
| d4 | 8 | 44.4% | 37.5% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 50% of White games, 38.9% score
- …e5 (44% of these games) — Marais usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Marais usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (22% of these games) — Marais usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 44% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (88% of these games) — Marais usually continues c4 (30.0% score)
- …d5 (13% of these games) — Marais usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 58.3% | 35.7% |
| c5 | 5 | 41.7% | 30.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 88.9% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Coenraad Hendrik Marais's chess games
All 44 games by Coenraad Hendrik Marais in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2008 - 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: 10 wins, 13 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D35 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A10 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E14 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D60 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2020 | Joseph Mwale | 2,249 | chT-RSA Regions | A41 |
| Nov 2007 | Muhsin Munci Inonu | 2,001 | Wch U16 | C00 |
| Dec 2016 | Keith Khumalo | 1,755 | Boksburg Inter Region-ch | A04 |
| Nov 2007 | Fazli Ilke Yildirim | 1,716 | Wch U16 | D60 |
| Jan 2020 | Johannes Moche | 1,653 | chT-RSA Regions | A47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch U16 | 2007 | 11 | 4 | 1,909 |
| Wch U18 | 2008 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,088 |
| Boksburg Inter Region-ch | 2016 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,870 |
| chT-RSA Regions | 2020 | 6 | 4 | 2,028 |
| South African Open | 2007 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,800 |
| ch-RSA Inter Regional | 2018 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,749 |
| ch-RSA U12 | 2002 | 1 | 0.5 | – |
| ch-Commonwealth | 2010 | 1 | 0 | 2,187 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Coenraad Hendrik Marais's chess games?
44 games by Coenraad Hendrik Marais, from Jan 2008 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 Coenraad Hendrik Marais has played.
What does Coenraad Hendrik Marais play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Coenraad Hendrik Marais opens with 1.c4 (50% of games), 1.d4 (44% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Coenraad Hendrik Marais answers 1...e6 (58% of games), 1...c5 (42% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Coenraad Hendrik Marais play as White?
As White, Coenraad Hendrik Marais's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Dutch Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Coenraad Hendrik Marais play as Black?
As Black, Coenraad Hendrik Marais most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Coenraad Hendrik Marais's FIDE rating?
Coenraad Hendrik Marais is currently rated 1,978 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,980 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Coenraad Hendrik Marais played?
Our database contains 44 games by Coenraad Hendrik Marais, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 13 draws, 21 losses (22.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Coenraad Hendrik Marais?
44 games by Coenraad Hendrik Marais 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.