Prepare against Kaleb Deysel
ZAF · World #47,266 classical · FIDE ID 14341662
When preparing against Kaleb Deysel, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (75%).
Our database contains 30 games by Kaleb Deysel, covering Oct 2021 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Kaleb Deysel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kaleb Deysel 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 | 1,904 | 1,904 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,791 | 1,791 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 7 | 7 | 16 | 23.3% |
| As White | 12 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 18 | 4 | 3 | 11 | 22.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kaleb Deysel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kaleb Deysel's side.
First moves as White (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 12 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 41.7% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Deysel usually continues c4 (28.6% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Deysel usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (8% of these games) — Deysel usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 11 | 100.0% | 22.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 75.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
Kaleb Deysel's chess games
All 30 games by Kaleb Deysel in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2021 - 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: 7 wins, 7 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2024 | Lucas Galvan Calcada | 1,961 | World Youth Open U14 2024 | B39 |
| Jul 2026 | Andre Schutte | 1,865 | South African Open Championship 2026 - Championship | D30 |
| Sep 2024 | Bruno Artur Cardoso | 1,807 | Kimberley Extravaganza Open | D02 |
| Nov 2024 | Yvan Lukas Bertoldo Araujo | 1,792 | World Youth Open U14 2024 | B35 |
| Sep 2022 | Rico Sheng Ling Nava Cahuana | 1,107 | Wch U12 | E90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Youth Open U14 2024 | 2024 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,824 |
| Wch U12 | 2022 | 10 | 4 | 1,230 |
| Kimberley Extravaganza Open | 2024 | 4 | 1 | 1,703 |
| South African Open Championship 2026 - Championship | 2026 | 4 | 1 | 1,854 |
| ch-Africa U14 | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,584 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kaleb Deysel's chess games?
30 games by Kaleb Deysel, from Oct 2021 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 Kaleb Deysel has played.
What does Kaleb Deysel play on the first move as White?
Across 12 games with White in our database, Kaleb Deysel opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kaleb Deysel answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Kaleb Deysel play as White?
As White, Kaleb Deysel's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 12 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kaleb Deysel play as Black?
As Black, Kaleb Deysel most often plays: Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Kaleb Deysel's FIDE rating?
Kaleb Deysel is currently rated 1,904 in classical chess and 1,791 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,904 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Kaleb Deysel played?
Our database contains 30 games by Kaleb Deysel, covering Oct 2021 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 7 wins, 7 draws, 16 losses (23.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kaleb Deysel?
30 games by Kaleb Deysel 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.