Prepare against Roland Bezuidenhout
FM · ZAF · World #5,429 classical · FIDE ID 14304562
When preparing against Roland Bezuidenhout, expect 1.e4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (41% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (62%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Philidor as Black, 31.3% over 16 games.
Our database contains 415 games by Roland Bezuidenhout, covering Jan 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Roland Bezuidenhout's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Roland Bezuidenhout 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 | 2,262 | 2,311 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 415 | 174 | 143 | 98 | 41.9% |
| As White | 211 | 89 | 70 | 52 | 42.2% |
| As Black | 204 | 85 | 73 | 46 | 41.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Roland Bezuidenhout's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Roland Bezuidenhout's side.
First moves as White (210 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 141 | 67.1% | 63.1% |
| Nf3 | 28 | 13.3% | 44.6% |
| c4 | 27 | 12.9% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 13 | 6.2% | 57.7% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 67% of White games, 63.1% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Bezuidenhout usually continues Nf3 (67.2% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Bezuidenhout usually continues Nf3 (61.4% score)
- …c6 (16% of these games) — Bezuidenhout usually continues Nf3 (77.3% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 13% of White games, 44.6% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Bezuidenhout usually continues g3 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Bezuidenhout usually continues b3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (11% of these games) — Bezuidenhout usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (94 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 39 | 41.5% | 64.1% |
| d6 | 22 | 23.4% | 59.1% |
| e6 | 22 | 23.4% | 59.1% |
| e5 | 9 | 9.6% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (74 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 46 | 62.2% | 60.9% |
| d5 | 13 | 17.6% | 61.5% |
| e6 | 7 | 9.5% | 64.3% |
| d6 | 5 | 6.8% | 70.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 4.1% | 33.3% |
Roland Bezuidenhout's chess games
All 415 games by Roland Bezuidenhout in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2010 - 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: 174 wins, 143 draws, 98 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 26 | 13/7/6 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 14 | 8/5/1 | 57.1% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 14 | 4/5/5 | 28.6% |
| A13 | English Opening | 14 | 5/6/3 | 35.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 12 | 8/3/1 | 66.7% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 10 | 0/6/4 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A04 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| C28 | Bishop's Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 18 | 9/3/6 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 16 | 5/7/4 | 31.3% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 14 | 7/4/3 | 50.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 10 | 6/2/2 | 60.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 10 | 6/4/0 | 60.0% |
| A32 | English Opening | 8 | 3/5/0 | 37.5% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 2/4/0 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2025 | Dan SIN Fernandez | 2,485 | 4NCL 2024-25 | A15 |
| Sep 2021 | Mark L Hebden | 2,462 | 26th Leamington Spa 4NCL Open | A47 |
| Aug 2024 | Conor E Murphy | 2,460 | 3rd Kingston Open | B67 |
| Feb 2025 | Jonah B Willow | 2,459 | Wightlink Int Masters | C41 |
| Nov 2017 | Casper Schoppen | 2,432 | 56th Wch U20 | E17 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-RSA U20 | 2017 | 29 | 25 | 1,899 |
| Wch U16 | 2013 | 22 | 11 | 2,093 |
| Newcastle Northumbria Masters | 2022 | 17 | 10.5 | 2,199 |
| 4NCL 2025-26 | 2026 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,273 |
| 56th Wch U20 | 2017 | 11 | 4 | 2,170 |
| ch-RSA | 2019 | 10 | 5 | 2,165 |
| ch-Commonwealth | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 2,111 |
| IV Kingston Inv | 2025 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,296 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Roland Bezuidenhout's chess games?
415 games by Roland Bezuidenhout, from Jan 2010 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 Roland Bezuidenhout has played.
What does Roland Bezuidenhout play on the first move as White?
Across 210 games with White in our database, Roland Bezuidenhout opens with 1.e4 (67% of games), 1.Nf3 (13% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Roland Bezuidenhout answers 1...c5 (41% of games), 1...d6 (23% of games), 1...e6 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (62% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games).
What openings does Roland Bezuidenhout play as White?
As White, Roland Bezuidenhout's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (26 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (14 games, 57.1% win rate); Réti Opening (14 games, 28.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 211 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Roland Bezuidenhout play as Black?
As Black, Roland Bezuidenhout most often plays: Sicilian (18 games, 50.0% win rate); Philidor (16 games, 31.3% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 204 games.
What is Roland Bezuidenhout's FIDE rating?
Roland Bezuidenhout is currently rated 2,262 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,311 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Roland Bezuidenhout played?
Our database contains 415 games by Roland Bezuidenhout, covering Jan 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 174 wins, 143 draws, 98 losses (41.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Roland Bezuidenhout?
415 games by Roland Bezuidenhout 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.