Prepare against Heinco Du Plessis
ZAF · World #25,471 classical · FIDE ID 14306263
Our database contains 150 games by Heinco Du Plessis, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Heinco Du Plessis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Heinco Du Plessis 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 | 2,015 | 2,140 | Jan 2011 |
| Blitz | 1,990 | 2,055 | Oct 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 150 | 57 | 40 | 53 | 38.0% |
| As White | 77 | 30 | 24 | 23 | 39.0% |
| As Black | 73 | 27 | 16 | 30 | 37.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Heinco Du Plessis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Heinco Du Plessis's side.
First moves as White (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 69 | 89.6% | 57.2% |
| d4 | 6 | 7.8% | 33.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 2.6% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 57.2% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Plessis usually continues Nf3 (68.2% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Plessis usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Plessis usually continues Nc3 (28.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (83% of these games) — Plessis usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Plessis usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 21 | 67.7% | 52.4% |
| c6 | 6 | 19.4% | 41.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 6.5% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.2% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 3.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 61.5% | 53.1% |
| d5 | 9 | 34.6% | 44.4% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
Heinco Du Plessis's chess games
All 150 games by Heinco Du Plessis in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2010 - 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: 57 wins, 40 draws, 53 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 7 | 6/1/0 | 85.7% |
| C49 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 12 | 3/3/6 | 25.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A20 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2015 | Gavin Albert Anderson | 2,250 | Johannesburg Tsogo Sun Open | A31 |
| Apr 2017 | Jacob Dumisani Mnguni | 2,166 | Johannesburg PSS Capablanca A | A30 |
| Mar 2015 | Spencer Masango | 2,136 | Pretoria Waterkloof Open | D17 |
| Mar 2015 | Brighton Mthunzi | 2,103 | Pretoria Waterkloof Open | B32 |
| Jan 2022 | Benjamin Vincent Hercules | 2,101 | Randburg Superhero | A57 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South African Open | 2017 | 17 | 9 | 1,895 |
| 51st Wch U20 | 2012 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,019 |
| 52nd Wch U20 | 2013 | 13 | 5 | 1,979 |
| Pretoria Capablanca IM | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,061 |
| 1st Otranto Open | 2011 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,013 |
| Johannesburg Tsogo Sun Open | 2015 | 9 | 6 | 1,965 |
| Johannesburg PSS Capablanca A | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,064 |
| Akhisar Manisa Olympiad U16 | 2009 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,036 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Heinco Du Plessis's chess games?
150 games by Heinco Du Plessis, from Sep 2010 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 Heinco Du Plessis has played.
What does Heinco Du Plessis play on the first move as White?
Across 77 games with White in our database, Heinco Du Plessis opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Heinco Du Plessis answers 1...c5 (68% of games), 1...c6 (19% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...d5 (35% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games).
What openings does Heinco Du Plessis play as White?
As White, Heinco Du Plessis's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 85.7% win rate); Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 77 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Heinco Du Plessis play as Black?
As Black, Heinco Du Plessis most often plays: Slav Defense (12 games, 25.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 73 games.
What is Heinco Du Plessis's FIDE rating?
Heinco Du Plessis is currently rated 2,015 in classical chess and 1,990 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,140 (Jan 2011).
How many games has Heinco Du Plessis played?
Our database contains 150 games by Heinco Du Plessis, covering Sep 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 57 wins, 40 draws, 53 losses (38.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Heinco Du Plessis?
150 games by Heinco Du Plessis 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.