Prepare against Ockert Almaro De Villiers
ZAF · World #102,643 classical · FIDE ID 14311453
When preparing against Ockert Almaro De Villiers, expect 1.d4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (80%).
Our database contains 61 games by Ockert Almaro De Villiers, covering May 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ockert Almaro De Villiers's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ockert Almaro De Villiers 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 | 1,722 | 1,746 | Feb 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 61 | 20 | 13 | 28 | 32.8% |
| As White | 30 | 10 | 7 | 13 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 31 | 10 | 6 | 15 | 32.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ockert Almaro De Villiers's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ockert Almaro De Villiers's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 66.7% | 40.0% |
| e4 | 10 | 33.3% | 55.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 67% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Villiers usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Villiers usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Villiers usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 33% of White games, 55.0% score
- …d6 (30% of these games) — Villiers usually continues f4 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Villiers usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Villiers usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 70.6% | 33.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 11.8% | 100.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 80.0% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
Ockert Almaro De Villiers's chess games
All 61 games by Ockert Almaro De Villiers in the Chess.ceo database (May 2015 - 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: 20 wins, 13 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Colle System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A45 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C34 | King's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D04 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | Joseph Handiya | 2,107 | Kimberley Extravaganza Open | D27 |
| Jan 2016 | Jan Breytenbach | 1,724 | chT-RSA Regions | A25 |
| Apr 2017 | Cavan Jacobs | 1,659 | ch-RSA U20 | D00 |
| Jul 2022 | Glen I. Willenberg | 1,627 | South African Open | D36 |
| Jul 2022 | Benny Levin | 1,619 | South African Open | B06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-RSA U20 | 2017 | 26 | 13 | 1,548 |
| South African Open | 2022 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,519 |
| chT-RSA Regions | 2020 | 8 | 4 | 1,626 |
| Boksburg Inter Region-ch | 2016 | 7 | 4 | 1,667 |
| Kimberley Extravaganza Open | 2024 | 6 | 1 | 1,792 |
| Kinross USSA Open | 2018 | 3 | 0 | 1,354 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ockert Almaro De Villiers's chess games?
61 games by Ockert Almaro De Villiers, from May 2015 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 Ockert Almaro De Villiers has played.
What does Ockert Almaro De Villiers play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Ockert Almaro De Villiers opens with 1.d4 (67% of games), 1.e4 (33% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ockert Almaro De Villiers answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Ockert Almaro De Villiers play as White?
As White, Ockert Almaro De Villiers's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Colle System (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ockert Almaro De Villiers play as Black?
As Black, Ockert Almaro De Villiers most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Ockert Almaro De Villiers's FIDE rating?
Ockert Almaro De Villiers is currently rated 1,722 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,746 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Ockert Almaro De Villiers played?
Our database contains 61 games by Ockert Almaro De Villiers, covering May 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 13 draws, 28 losses (32.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ockert Almaro De Villiers?
61 games by Ockert Almaro De Villiers 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.