Prepare against Dante M Beukes
IM · Namibia · World #3,743 classical · FIDE ID 15200540
Our database contains 484 games by Dante M Beukes, covering Jan 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Dante M Beukes's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dante M Beukes 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 | 2,311 | 2,311 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,160 | 2,199 | Jul 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,208 | 2,230 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 484 | 175 | 100 | 209 | 36.2% |
| As White | 238 | 98 | 50 | 90 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 246 | 77 | 50 | 119 | 31.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dante M Beukes's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dante M Beukes's side.
First moves as White (238 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 231 | 97.1% | 52.2% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 2.5% | 41.7% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 52.2% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Beukes usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Beukes usually continues Nf3 (55.7% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Beukes usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 41.7% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Beukes usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Beukes usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Beukes usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 85 | 79.4% | 44.7% |
| c6 | 9 | 8.4% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 9 | 8.4% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 2.8% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 0.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 74 | 81.3% | 43.2% |
| d5 | 15 | 16.5% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
Dante M Beukes's chess games
All 484 games by Dante M Beukes in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2017 - 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: 175 wins, 100 draws, 209 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 32 | 13/4/15 | 40.6% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 31 | 11/8/12 | 35.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 5/3/7 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 13 | 4/6/3 | 30.8% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 10 | 1/2/7 | 10.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| B09 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 22 | 5/4/13 | 22.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 21 | 5/6/10 | 23.8% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 20 | 6/4/10 | 30.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 16 | 5/2/9 | 31.3% |
| A36 | English Opening | 14 | 2/2/10 | 14.3% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 13 | 7/4/2 | 53.8% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 11 | 5/3/3 | 45.5% |
| A45 | London System | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 8 | 0/1/7 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2023 | Brian Escalante Ramirez | 2,500 | 33rd North American Open | C14 |
| Dec 2021 | Robby Kevlishvili | 2,491 | Charlotte Open | B90 |
| Oct 2022 | Bryce Tiglon | 2,475 | Hollywood Masters Open | B51 |
| Sep 2021 | Craig Hilby | 2,441 | US Collegiate Blitz | B00 |
| Jun 2021 | Pouria Darini | 2,428 | Titled Tue | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 100 | 27 | 2,042 |
| ch-Africa | 2022 | 17 | 9 | 2,185 |
| US Collegiate Blitz | 2021 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,447 |
| South African Open | 2022 | 11 | 9 | 2,294 |
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 10 | 6 | 2,321 |
| 60th Wch U20 | 2023 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,260 |
| Olympiad-43 | 2018 | 10 | 6 | 2,261 |
| Wch U10 | 2012 | 10 | 4 | 1,295 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dante M Beukes's chess games?
484 games by Dante M Beukes, from Jan 2017 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 Dante M Beukes has played.
What does Dante M Beukes play on the first move as White?
Across 238 games with White in our database, Dante M Beukes opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games), 1.d4 (0% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dante M Beukes answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (81% of games), 1...d5 (16% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games).
What openings does Dante M Beukes play as White?
As White, Dante M Beukes's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Rossolimo (32 games, 40.6% win rate); Sicilian (31 games, 35.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (15 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 238 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dante M Beukes play as Black?
As Black, Dante M Beukes most often plays: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (22 games, 22.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (21 games, 23.8% win rate); Indian Defense (20 games, 30.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 246 games.
What is Dante M Beukes's FIDE rating?
Dante M Beukes is currently rated 2,311 in classical chess, 2,160 in rapid and 2,208 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,311 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Dante M Beukes played?
Our database contains 484 games by Dante M Beukes, covering Jan 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 175 wins, 100 draws, 209 losses (36.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dante M Beukes?
484 games by Dante M Beukes 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.