Prepare against Dewald Coetsee
ZAF · World #34,982 classical · FIDE ID 14334453
Our database contains 44 games by Dewald Coetsee, covering Apr 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Dewald Coetsee's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dewald Coetsee 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 | 1,959 | 1,965 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,646 | 1,646 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,697 | 1,700 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 44 | 14 | 5 | 25 | 31.8% |
| As White | 20 | 6 | 2 | 12 | 30.0% |
| As Black | 24 | 8 | 3 | 13 | 33.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dewald Coetsee's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dewald Coetsee's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 95.0% | 36.8% |
| d4 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 36.8% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Coetsee usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Coetsee usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Coetsee usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Coetsee usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 64.7% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 6 | 35.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 80.0% | 75.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Dewald Coetsee's chess games
All 44 games by Dewald Coetsee in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2019 - 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: 14 wins, 5 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | King's Knight Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B24 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2023 | Mihailo Pusara | 1,938 | World ol U16 | C42 |
| Jun 2026 | Testelecs,Ilja Kuprijans | 1,867 | World Youth Open U18 2026 | C91 |
| Aug 2023 | Shunji Hashimoto | 1,789 | World ol U16 | D34 |
| Aug 2023 | Thanneermalai Kannappan | 1,761 | World ol U16 | B76 |
| Jun 2026 | Mengozzi,Andrea | 1,732 | World Youth Open U18 2026 | — |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South African Open | 2022 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,584 |
| World Youth Open U18 2026 | 2026 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,962 |
| World ol U16 | 2023 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,756 |
| chT-RSA U08 | 2016 | 5 | 2 | 702 |
| ch-RSA U08 | 2016 | 5 | 1 | 523 |
| ch-RSA Open | 2024 | 4 | 1 | 1,588 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dewald Coetsee's chess games?
44 games by Dewald Coetsee, from Apr 2019 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 Dewald Coetsee has played.
What does Dewald Coetsee play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Dewald Coetsee opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dewald Coetsee answers 1...c5 (65% of games), 1...e5 (35% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (80% of games), 1...c5 (20% of games).
What openings does Dewald Coetsee play as White?
As White, Dewald Coetsee's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dewald Coetsee play as Black?
As Black, Dewald Coetsee most often plays: Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Dewald Coetsee's FIDE rating?
Dewald Coetsee is currently rated 1,959 in classical chess, 1,646 in rapid and 1,697 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,965 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Dewald Coetsee played?
Our database contains 44 games by Dewald Coetsee, covering Apr 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 5 draws, 25 losses (31.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dewald Coetsee?
44 games by Dewald Coetsee 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.