Prepare against Michal Jacobus Oosthuizen
FM · ZAF · World #18,840 classical · FIDE ID 14316781
When preparing against Michal Jacobus Oosthuizen, expect 1.d4 in 60% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (46% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (63%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: London System as White, 54.5% over 22 games.
Our database contains 155 games by Michal Jacobus Oosthuizen, covering Aug 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Michal Jacobus Oosthuizen's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michal Jacobus Oosthuizen 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 | 2,068 | 2,101 | Jan 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,900 | 1,919 | Jun 2023 |
| Blitz | 1,912 | 1,930 | Oct 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 155 | 63 | 27 | 65 | 40.6% |
| As White | 75 | 37 | 13 | 25 | 49.3% |
| As Black | 80 | 26 | 14 | 40 | 32.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michal Jacobus Oosthuizen's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michal Jacobus Oosthuizen's side.
First moves as White (75 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 45 | 60.0% | 65.6% |
| c4 | 21 | 28.0% | 57.1% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 12.0% | 22.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 60% of White games, 65.6% score
- …d5 (56% of these games) — Oosthuizen usually continues Bf4 (64.7% score)
- …Nf6 (27% of these games) — Oosthuizen usually continues Bf4 (77.8% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Oosthuizen usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 28% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Oosthuizen usually continues Nf3 (12.5% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Oosthuizen usually continues g3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Oosthuizen usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 24 | 46.2% | 33.3% |
| c5 | 12 | 23.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 9 | 17.3% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 3 | 5.8% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 3 | 5.8% | 83.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 63.2% | 29.2% |
| d5 | 5 | 26.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Michal Jacobus Oosthuizen's chess games
All 155 games by Michal Jacobus Oosthuizen in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2015 - Sep 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: 63 wins, 27 draws, 65 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 22 | 12/6/4 | 54.5% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 11 | 7/0/4 | 63.6% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E07 | Catalan | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 9 | 1/4/4 | 11.1% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E01 | Catalan | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2023 | Saad Abobaker Elmi | 2,244 | Wch U18 Blitz | A00 |
| May 2026 | Ariel Veliz | 2,110 | FIDE World University Team Chess Championship 2026 | Online Qualifier 1 | A16 |
| Dec 2019 | Banele Mhango | 1,997 | ch-RSA U20 | A16 |
| Jun 2023 | Frankie Badacsonyi | 1,955 | Wch U18 Blitz | E07 |
| Dec 2019 | Andreas de Jager | 1,917 | ch-RSA U20 | A24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-RSA U12 | 2017 | 18 | 12.5 | 1,425 |
| ch-Africa U12 | 2017 | 14 | 8.5 | 1,621 |
| Wch U12 | 2017 | 13 | 6 | 1,676 |
| Wch U10 | 2014 | 10 | 4 | 1,398 |
| Wch U08 | 2013 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,052 |
| Wch U18 Blitz | 2023 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,933 |
| World Cup U16 Prel | 2021 | 10 | 5 | 1,726 |
| Johannesburg Redpath Open | 2016 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,419 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michal Jacobus Oosthuizen's chess games?
155 games by Michal Jacobus Oosthuizen, from Aug 2015 to Sep 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 Michal Jacobus Oosthuizen has played.
What does Michal Jacobus Oosthuizen play on the first move as White?
Across 75 games with White in our database, Michal Jacobus Oosthuizen opens with 1.d4 (60% of games), 1.c4 (28% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michal Jacobus Oosthuizen answers 1...c6 (46% of games), 1...c5 (23% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (26% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games).
What openings does Michal Jacobus Oosthuizen play as White?
As White, Michal Jacobus Oosthuizen's most-played openings in our database are: London System (22 games, 54.5% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 63.6% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 75 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michal Jacobus Oosthuizen play as Black?
As Black, Michal Jacobus Oosthuizen most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 80 games.
What is Michal Jacobus Oosthuizen's FIDE rating?
Michal Jacobus Oosthuizen is currently rated 2,068 in classical chess, 1,900 in rapid and 1,912 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,101 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Michal Jacobus Oosthuizen played?
Our database contains 155 games by Michal Jacobus Oosthuizen, covering Aug 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 63 wins, 27 draws, 65 losses (40.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michal Jacobus Oosthuizen?
155 games by Michal Jacobus Oosthuizen 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.