Prepare against Justin Barend Wilken
ZAF · World #43,726 classical · FIDE ID 14301431
Our database contains 177 games by Justin Barend Wilken, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Justin Barend Wilken's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Justin Barend Wilken 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 | 1,919 | 2,072 | Apr 2009 |
| Rapid | 1,951 | 1,951 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,915 | 1,915 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 177 | 76 | 44 | 57 | 42.9% |
| As White | 89 | 49 | 15 | 25 | 55.1% |
| As Black | 88 | 27 | 29 | 32 | 30.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Justin Barend Wilken's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Justin Barend Wilken's side.
First moves as White (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 49 | 55.1% | 70.4% |
| d4 | 39 | 43.8% | 53.8% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 55% of White games, 70.4% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Wilken usually continues Nf3 (61.5% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Wilken usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Wilken usually continues d4 (78.6% score)
- 1.d4 — 44% of White games, 53.8% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Wilken usually continues Bg5 (53.8% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Wilken usually continues Nf3 (85.7% score)
- …g6 (5% of these games) — Wilken usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 48.9% | 58.7% |
| e5 | 8 | 17.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 5 | 10.6% | 20.0% |
| g6 | 4 | 8.5% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 6.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 6.4% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 48.0% | 45.8% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 16.0% | 25.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 12.0% | 33.3% |
| f5 | 2 | 8.0% | 25.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 8.0% | 100.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
Justin Barend Wilken's chess games
All 177 games by Justin Barend Wilken in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 76 wins, 44 draws, 57 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A62 | Catalan | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A55 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2015 | Daniel Barrish | 2,150 | South African Open | D00 |
| Apr 2016 | Kela Kaulule Siame | 2,147 | Johannesburg PSS Open | D00 |
| Jul 2017 | Roberto N De Abreu | 2,145 | South African Open | C15 |
| Jul 2015 | Michael Nicholas Longano | 2,046 | South African Open | A40 |
| Apr 2016 | Alessandro Parodi | 2,043 | Johannesburg PSS Open | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South African Open | 2022 | 38 | 23 | 1,998 |
| chT-RSA Regions | 2020 | 13 | 8.5 | 1,939 |
| ch-RSA Seniors | 2024 | 11 | 7.5 | 1,973 |
| ch-Commonwealth RSA Open | 2011 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,176 |
| Johannesburg Redpath Open | 2016 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,976 |
| Pretoria FM B | 2012 | 9 | 7 | 2,131 |
| Centurion Capablanca FM | 2014 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,976 |
| Johannesburg PSS Open | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,087 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Justin Barend Wilken's chess games?
177 games by Justin Barend Wilken, from Jul 2006 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 Justin Barend Wilken has played.
What does Justin Barend Wilken play on the first move as White?
Across 89 games with White in our database, Justin Barend Wilken opens with 1.e4 (55% of games), 1.d4 (44% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Justin Barend Wilken answers 1...c5 (49% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (48% of games), 1...Nf6 (16% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games).
What openings does Justin Barend Wilken play as White?
As White, Justin Barend Wilken's most-played openings in our database are: Trompowsky Attack (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 89 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Justin Barend Wilken play as Black?
As Black, Justin Barend Wilken most often plays: Sicilian (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Dutch Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 88 games.
What is Justin Barend Wilken's FIDE rating?
Justin Barend Wilken is currently rated 1,919 in classical chess, 1,951 in rapid and 1,915 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,072 (Apr 2009).
How many games has Justin Barend Wilken played?
Our database contains 177 games by Justin Barend Wilken, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 76 wins, 44 draws, 57 losses (42.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Justin Barend Wilken?
177 games by Justin Barend Wilken 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.