Prepare against Dante M Beukes
IM · Namibia · World #3,767 classical · FIDE ID 15200540
When preparing against Dante M Beukes, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (79% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (79%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation as Black, 22.7% over 22 games.
Our database contains 496 games by Dante M Beukes, covering Jan 2017 to Sep 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 | Sep 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 | 496 | 180 | 104 | 212 | 36.3% |
| As White | 244 | 101 | 53 | 90 | 41.4% |
| As Black | 252 | 79 | 51 | 122 | 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 (244 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 237 | 97.1% | 52.7% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 2.5% | 41.7% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 52.7% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Beukes usually continues Nf3 (50.5% 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 — 2% 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 (95 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 75 | 78.9% | 44.0% |
| d5 | 17 | 17.9% | 35.3% |
| d6 | 2 | 2.1% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 1.1% | 0.0% |
Dante M Beukes's chess games
All 496 games by Dante M Beukes in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2017 - 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: 180 wins, 104 draws, 212 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 33 | 14/4/15 | 42.4% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 31 | 11/8/12 | 35.5% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 15 | 4/8/3 | 26.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 5/3/7 | 33.3% |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E62 | Indian Defense | 22 | 7/4/11 | 31.8% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 22 | 5/4/13 | 22.7% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 21 | 5/6/10 | 23.8% |
| 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% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A45 | London System | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
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 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,223 |
| 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 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dante M Beukes's chess games?
496 games by Dante M Beukes, from Jan 2017 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 Dante M Beukes has played.
What does Dante M Beukes play on the first move as White?
Across 244 games with White in our database, Dante M Beukes opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% 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 (79% of games), 1...d5 (18% 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 (33 games, 42.4% win rate); Sicilian (31 games, 35.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation (15 games, 26.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 244 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: Indian Defense (22 games, 31.8% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (22 games, 22.7% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (21 games, 23.8% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 252 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 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Dante M Beukes played?
Our database contains 496 games by Dante M Beukes, covering Jan 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 180 wins, 104 draws, 212 losses (36.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dante M Beukes?
496 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.