Prepare against Frederick Odendaal
ZAF · World #33,254 classical · FIDE ID 14301067
When preparing against Frederick Odendaal, expect 1.e4 in 62% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (82%).
Our database contains 93 games by Frederick Odendaal, covering Aug 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Frederick Odendaal's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Frederick Odendaal 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 | 1,968 | 2,078 | Jul 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,052 | 2,069 | Dec 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,082 | 2,082 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 42 | 26 | 25 | 45.2% |
| As White | 45 | 18 | 13 | 14 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 48 | 24 | 13 | 11 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Frederick Odendaal's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Frederick Odendaal's side.
First moves as White (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 28 | 62.2% | 55.4% |
| d4 | 14 | 31.1% | 60.7% |
| c4 | 3 | 6.7% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 62% of White games, 55.4% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Odendaal usually continues Nc3 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (21% of these games) — Odendaal usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Odendaal usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 31% of White games, 60.7% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Odendaal usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Odendaal usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …c6 (7% of these games) — Odendaal usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 14 | 58.3% | 64.3% |
| e6 | 8 | 33.3% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 82.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 17.6% | 83.3% |
Frederick Odendaal's chess games
All 93 games by Frederick Odendaal in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2013 - 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: 42 wins, 26 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C13 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A03 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B13 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E65 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C04 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B40 | French Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2011 | Providence Oatlhotse | 2,251 | ch-Commonwealth RSA Open | B21 |
| Jul 2017 | Simplice Armel Degondo | 2,174 | ch-Africa | B10 |
| Jul 2007 | Shabir Hussain Bhawoodien | 2,142 | South African Open | C84 |
| Jul 2007 | Marc Vlietstra | 2,068 | South African Open | B18 |
| Jul 2007 | Charles Eichab | 2,045 | South African Open | B19 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South African Open | 2015 | 18 | 11.5 | 2,112 |
| ch-RSA Open | 2005 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,496 |
| ch-Bloemfontein Open | 2018 | 10 | 6.5 | 1,827 |
| ch-Africa Amateur | 2005 | 9 | 6.5 | – |
| Durban Open | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 2,327 |
| ch-Commonwealth RSA Open | 2011 | 9 | 6 | 2,314 |
| ch-Africa | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,186 |
| Commonwealth & RSA Open | 2013 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,906 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Frederick Odendaal's chess games?
93 games by Frederick Odendaal, from Aug 2013 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 Frederick Odendaal has played.
What does Frederick Odendaal play on the first move as White?
Across 45 games with White in our database, Frederick Odendaal opens with 1.e4 (62% of games), 1.d4 (31% of games), 1.c4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Frederick Odendaal answers 1...c6 (58% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games).
What openings does Frederick Odendaal play as White?
As White, Frederick Odendaal's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 28.6% win rate); King's Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 45 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Frederick Odendaal play as Black?
As Black, Frederick Odendaal most often plays: Caro-Kann: Classical (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 48 games.
What is Frederick Odendaal's FIDE rating?
Frederick Odendaal is currently rated 1,968 in classical chess, 2,052 in rapid and 2,082 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,078 (Jul 2016).
How many games has Frederick Odendaal played?
Our database contains 93 games by Frederick Odendaal, covering Aug 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 42 wins, 26 draws, 25 losses (45.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Frederick Odendaal?
93 games by Frederick Odendaal 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.