Prepare against Willem Francois Cloete
ZAF · World #122,947 classical · FIDE ID 14358387
When preparing against Willem Francois Cloete, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 32 games by Willem Francois Cloete, covering Aug 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Willem Francois Cloete's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Willem Francois Cloete 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 | 1,665 | 1,668 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,592 | 1,592 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 11 | 2 | 19 | 34.4% |
| As White | 15 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 17 | 6 | 0 | 11 | 35.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Willem Francois Cloete's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Willem Francois Cloete's side.
First moves as White (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 9 | 100.0% | 22.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 22.2% score
- …e6 (44% of these games) — Cloete usually continues d4 (12.5% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Cloete usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Cloete usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (1 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 1 | 100.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 60.0% |
Willem Francois Cloete's chess games
All 32 games by Willem Francois Cloete in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2022 - 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: 11 wins, 2 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E60 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Diego Avaria | 1,958 | 58th Biel Rapid Open | B22 |
| Jul 2026 | Khaled Hashem | 1,926 | 59th Biel International Chess Festival 2026 | Open | Rapid Fischer Random (960) | ? |
| Jul 2026 | Andrin Mueller | 1,840 | 59th Biel International Chess Festival 2026 | Open | Fast Standard (WT1) / (WT2) | E60 |
| Jul 2026 | Olaf Stebahne | 1,822 | 59th Biel International Chess Festival 2026 | Open | Rapid Fischer Random (960) | ? |
| Jul 2026 | Martin Birchmeier | 1,794 | 59th Biel International Chess Festival 2026 | Open | Rapid Fischer Random (960) | ? |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58th Biel ATO | 2025 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,716 |
| 59th Biel International Chess Festival 2026 | Open | Free Style 960 (FSC) | 2026 | 7 | 3 | 1,827 |
| 59th Biel International Chess Festival 2026 | Open | Rapid Fischer Random (960) | 2026 | 7 | 3 | 1,851 |
| 59th Biel International Chess Festival 2026 | Open | Fast Standard (WT1) / (WT2) | 2026 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,798 |
| 58th Biel Rapid Open | 2025 | 3 | 1 | 1,870 |
| South African Open Championship 2026 - Advanced | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,321 |
| 59th Biel Rapid Open 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,425 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Willem Francois Cloete's chess games?
32 games by Willem Francois Cloete, from Aug 2022 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 Willem Francois Cloete has played.
What does Willem Francois Cloete play on the first move as White?
Across 9 games with White in our database, Willem Francois Cloete opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Willem Francois Cloete answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Willem Francois Cloete play as White?
As White, Willem Francois Cloete's most-played openings in our database are: French: Advance Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Willem Francois Cloete play as Black?
As Black, Willem Francois Cloete most often plays: Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Willem Francois Cloete's FIDE rating?
Willem Francois Cloete is currently rated 1,665 in classical chess, 1,592 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,668 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Willem Francois Cloete played?
Our database contains 32 games by Willem Francois Cloete, covering Aug 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 2 draws, 19 losses (34.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Willem Francois Cloete?
32 games by Willem Francois Cloete 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.