Prepare against Ryan Pierre Van Rensburg
IM · ZAF · World #6,842 classical · FIDE ID 14301261
Our database contains 215 games by Ryan Pierre Van Rensburg, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ryan Pierre Van Rensburg's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ryan Pierre Van Rensburg 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 | 2,228 | 2,236 | Sep 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,239 | 2,239 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,241 | 2,244 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 215 | 92 | 59 | 64 | 42.8% |
| As White | 109 | 49 | 37 | 23 | 45.0% |
| As Black | 106 | 43 | 22 | 41 | 40.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ryan Pierre Van Rensburg's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ryan Pierre Van Rensburg's side.
First moves as White (109 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 91 | 83.5% | 64.8% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 8.3% | 66.7% |
| e4 | 5 | 4.6% | 20.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 83% of White games, 64.8% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Rensburg usually continues c4 (67.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Rensburg usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Rensburg usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 8% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Rensburg usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Rensburg usually continues b3 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Rensburg usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 38 | 79.2% | 51.3% |
| e5 | 5 | 10.4% | 80.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 18 | 50.0% | 36.1% |
| d5 | 10 | 27.8% | 70.0% |
| f5 | 5 | 13.9% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 2.8% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
Ryan Pierre Van Rensburg's chess games
All 215 games by Ryan Pierre Van Rensburg in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - 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: 92 wins, 59 draws, 64 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 20 | 10/8/2 | 50.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 17 | 7/7/3 | 41.2% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 13 | 5/6/2 | 38.5% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 10 | 7/2/1 | 70.0% |
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| A13 | English Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A03 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A85 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E10 | Indian Defense | 13 | 4/3/6 | 30.8% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 11 | 4/1/6 | 36.4% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A90 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A25 | English Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2009 | David 1981 Martinez Martin | 2,390 | 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-E | E48 |
| Aug 2010 | Toms Kantans | 2,343 | 49th Wch U20 | A59 |
| Jul 2015 | Piet Kroon | 2,330 | South African Open | A56 |
| Mar 2009 | Carlos Javier Permuy Lorenzo | 2,300 | 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-E | A80 |
| May 2010 | Hasan Mehdi | 2,287 | ch-Commonwealth | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-RSA | 2017 | 33 | 14.5 | 2,174 |
| South African Open | 2015 | 20 | 14.5 | 2,360 |
| 49th Wch U20 | 2010 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,210 |
| 10th Dos Hermanas Internet qual-E | 2009 | 12 | 8 | 2,461 |
| 45th ch-RSA | 2011 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,126 |
| Wch U16 | 2009 | 10 | 3 | 1,721 |
| Durban Open | 2014 | 10 | 6 | 2,352 |
| Johannesburg PSS Prestige Open | 2017 | 10 | 6 | 2,240 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ryan Pierre Van Rensburg's chess games?
215 games by Ryan Pierre Van Rensburg, from Jan 2005 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 Ryan Pierre Van Rensburg has played.
What does Ryan Pierre Van Rensburg play on the first move as White?
Across 109 games with White in our database, Ryan Pierre Van Rensburg opens with 1.d4 (83% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ryan Pierre Van Rensburg answers 1...c5 (79% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (28% of games), 1...f5 (14% of games).
What openings does Ryan Pierre Van Rensburg play as White?
As White, Ryan Pierre Van Rensburg's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (20 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (17 games, 41.2% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (13 games, 38.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 109 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ryan Pierre Van Rensburg play as Black?
As Black, Ryan Pierre Van Rensburg most often plays: Indian Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (11 games, 36.4% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (9 games, 22.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 106 games.
What is Ryan Pierre Van Rensburg's FIDE rating?
Ryan Pierre Van Rensburg is currently rated 2,228 in classical chess, 2,239 in rapid and 2,241 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,236 (Sep 2017).
How many games has Ryan Pierre Van Rensburg played?
Our database contains 215 games by Ryan Pierre Van Rensburg, covering Jan 2005 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 92 wins, 59 draws, 64 losses (42.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ryan Pierre Van Rensburg?
215 games by Ryan Pierre Van Rensburg 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.