Prepare against Jacqui Grobbelaar
ZAF · World #93,809 classical · FIDE ID 14307650
When preparing against Jacqui Grobbelaar, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (88%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 34.8% over 23 games.
Our database contains 139 games by Jacqui Grobbelaar, covering Jun 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Jacqui Grobbelaar's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jacqui Grobbelaar 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 | 1,747 | 1,757 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,711 | 1,783 | Apr 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,695 | 1,725 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 139 | 34 | 27 | 78 | 24.5% |
| As White | 70 | 19 | 14 | 37 | 27.1% |
| As Black | 69 | 15 | 13 | 41 | 21.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jacqui Grobbelaar's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jacqui Grobbelaar's side.
First moves as White (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 67 | 95.7% | 37.3% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| Nc3 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 37.3% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Grobbelaar usually continues Nc3 (47.8% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Grobbelaar usually continues f4 (44.4% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Grobbelaar usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- 1.f4 — 1% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Grobbelaar usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 30 | 100.0% | 23.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 28 | 87.5% | 39.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
Jacqui Grobbelaar's chess games
All 139 games by Jacqui Grobbelaar in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 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: 34 wins, 27 draws, 78 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 23 | 8/5/10 | 34.8% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 9 | 4/0/5 | 44.4% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 14 | 4/4/6 | 28.6% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 9 | 2/1/6 | 22.2% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 6 | 0/1/5 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2018 | Michael Kushar | 1,884 | Johannesburg Sandton Open | C25 |
| May 2017 | Sandile Mfundisi | 1,862 | Johannesburg Gauteng Open | C43 |
| Jan 2014 | Monica Jansen Van Rensburg | 1,813 | ch-RSA w | B23 |
| Jul 2016 | Boitumelo Oscar Menyuku | 1,785 | Johannesburg Redpath Open | D46 |
| Feb 2026 | Dhiya Naidoo | 1,778 | SA Adult Closed 2026 | Women | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-RSA w | 2024 | 49 | 17 | 1,587 |
| SA Adult Closed 2026 | Women | 2026 | 11 | 3 | 1,594 |
| Johannesburg Redpath Open | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 1,640 |
| South African Open | 2022 | 9 | 2 | 1,519 |
| Wch U18 Girls | 2012 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,575 |
| Johannesburg Sandton Open | 2018 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,699 |
| Johannesburg Africa Open w | 2015 | 7 | 5 | 1,571 |
| Johannesburg Gauteng Open | 2017 | 7 | 3 | 1,762 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jacqui Grobbelaar's chess games?
139 games by Jacqui Grobbelaar, from Jun 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 Jacqui Grobbelaar has played.
What does Jacqui Grobbelaar play on the first move as White?
Across 70 games with White in our database, Jacqui Grobbelaar opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.f4 (1% of games), 1.Nc3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jacqui Grobbelaar answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (88% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games), 1...f5 (3% of games).
What openings does Jacqui Grobbelaar play as White?
As White, Jacqui Grobbelaar's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (23 games, 34.8% win rate); King's Gambit (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 70 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jacqui Grobbelaar play as Black?
As Black, Jacqui Grobbelaar most often plays: Slav Defense (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Petrov's Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Queen's Gambit (6 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 69 games.
What is Jacqui Grobbelaar's FIDE rating?
Jacqui Grobbelaar is currently rated 1,747 in classical chess, 1,711 in rapid and 1,695 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,757 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Jacqui Grobbelaar played?
Our database contains 139 games by Jacqui Grobbelaar, covering Jun 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 34 wins, 27 draws, 78 losses (24.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jacqui Grobbelaar?
139 games by Jacqui Grobbelaar 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.