Prepare against Jack Van Zyl-Rudd
FM · ZAF · World #7,820 classical · FIDE ID 14309017
When preparing against Jack Van Zyl-Rudd, expect 1.d4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (72% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Benoni Defense as White, 35.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 362 games by Jack Van Zyl-Rudd, covering Jan 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jack Van Zyl-Rudd's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jack Van Zyl-Rudd 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 | 2,209 | 2,315 | Jan 2020 |
| Rapid | 2,164 | 2,164 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,164 | 2,164 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 362 | 103 | 136 | 123 | 28.5% |
| As White | 182 | 63 | 66 | 53 | 34.6% |
| As Black | 180 | 40 | 70 | 70 | 22.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jack Van Zyl-Rudd's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jack Van Zyl-Rudd's side.
First moves as White (182 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 158 | 86.8% | 50.3% |
| e4 | 22 | 12.1% | 68.2% |
| c4 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 87% of White games, 50.3% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Zyl-Rudd usually continues c4 (52.8% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Zyl-Rudd usually continues c4 (52.7% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Zyl-Rudd usually continues c4 (38.5% score)
- 1.e4 — 12% of White games, 68.2% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Zyl-Rudd usually continues Nf3 (54.5% score)
- …c6 (18% of these games) — Zyl-Rudd usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Zyl-Rudd usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (81 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 58 | 71.6% | 44.0% |
| Nc6 | 9 | 11.1% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 9 | 11.1% | 11.1% |
| c6 | 3 | 3.7% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 2.5% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 22 | 50.0% | 38.6% |
| Nf6 | 21 | 47.7% | 45.2% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.3% | 100.0% |
Jack Van Zyl-Rudd's chess games
All 362 games by Jack Van Zyl-Rudd in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2013 - 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: 103 wins, 136 draws, 123 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 23 | 12/6/5 | 52.2% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 20 | 7/6/7 | 35.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 14 | 4/6/4 | 28.6% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 13 | 2/5/6 | 15.4% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 12 | 2/8/2 | 16.7% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 17 | 7/3/7 | 41.2% |
| E05 | Catalan | 11 | 0/9/2 | 0.0% |
| D41 | Indian Defense | 11 | 1/6/4 | 9.1% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 10 | 3/5/2 | 30.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 0/4/4 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| B08 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 7 | 0/6/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2017 | Ali Farahat | 2,420 | ch-Africa | E12 |
| Jan 2025 | Branko Damljanovic | 2,374 | RUDAR 35 IM 2025 | C25 |
| Dec 2019 | Ali Mortazavi | 2,357 | London Chess Classic: Blitz A | E90 |
| Apr 2018 | Milanto Harifidy Ralison | 2,326 | Pretoria Capablanca GM | D78 |
| Mar 2018 | Calvin John Klaasen | 2,320 | Port Elizabeth Pearson | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-RSA U16 | 2016 | 20 | 11 | 1,682 |
| Wch U12 | 2014 | 19 | 7.5 | 1,714 |
| Port Elizabeth Pearson | 2020 | 19 | 9 | 2,303 |
| Wch U16 | 2017 | 11 | 6 | 2,079 |
| London Chess Classic: Blitz A | 2019 | 11 | 6 | 2,034 |
| Port Elizabeth | 2019 | 10 | 2.5 | 2,258 |
| Reykjavik Open | 2015 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,598 |
| 16th Gibraltar Masters | 2018 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,164 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jack Van Zyl-Rudd's chess games?
362 games by Jack Van Zyl-Rudd, from Jan 2013 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 Jack Van Zyl-Rudd has played.
What does Jack Van Zyl-Rudd play on the first move as White?
Across 182 games with White in our database, Jack Van Zyl-Rudd opens with 1.d4 (87% of games), 1.e4 (12% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jack Van Zyl-Rudd answers 1...c5 (72% of games), 1...Nc6 (11% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (48% of games), 1...d6 (2% of games).
What openings does Jack Van Zyl-Rudd play as White?
As White, Jack Van Zyl-Rudd's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (23 games, 52.2% win rate); Benoni Defense (20 games, 35.0% win rate); Slav Defense (14 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 182 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jack Van Zyl-Rudd play as Black?
As Black, Jack Van Zyl-Rudd most often plays: Sicilian (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Catalan (11 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 9.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 180 games.
What is Jack Van Zyl-Rudd's FIDE rating?
Jack Van Zyl-Rudd is currently rated 2,209 in classical chess, 2,164 in rapid and 2,164 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,315 (Jan 2020).
How many games has Jack Van Zyl-Rudd played?
Our database contains 362 games by Jack Van Zyl-Rudd, covering Jan 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 103 wins, 136 draws, 123 losses (28.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jack Van Zyl-Rudd?
362 games by Jack Van Zyl-Rudd 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.