Charles De Villiers vs Watu Kobese
FM Charles De Villiers (2011) · IM Watu Kobese (2237)
Charles De Villiers and Watu Kobese have played 11 recorded games against each other, the first in Jan 1995 and the most recent in Jul 2022. Villiers leads 2 wins to 5 - trailing overall, with 4 draws (64% of the games were decisive). Their most common battleground is the English Opening (1 games). The average game between them lasted 40 moves.
Results by color
| Split | Games | Villiers | Draws | Kobese |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Villiers with White | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 |
| Kobese with White | 4 | 0 | 3 | 1 |
Results by time format
| Format | Games | Villiers | Draws | Kobese |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 11 | 2 | 4 | 5 |
Openings in their games
| ECO | Opening | Games | Villiers | Draws | Kobese |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A14 | English Opening | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A15 | English Opening | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| A86 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| B00 | French Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B00 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
All games
| Date | White | Black | Result | Opening | Event |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | Charles De Villiers | Watu Kobese | 0-1 | English Opening | South African Open |
| Dec 2017 | Watu Kobese | Charles De Villiers | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | ch-RSA |
| Dec 2016 | Charles De Villiers | Watu Kobese | 0-1 | Horwitz Defense | Cape Town Chess Lounge |
| Jan 2014 | Watu Kobese | Charles De Villiers | 1-0 | French Defense | ch-RSA |
| Jul 2013 | Watu Kobese | Charles De Villiers | 1/2-1/2 | Sicilian | Cape Town DSK Open |
| May 2012 | Charles De Villiers | Watu Kobese | 1-0 | English Opening | Pretoria Capablanca |
| Dec 2009 | Watu Kobese | Charles De Villiers | 1/2-1/2 | Modern Defense | ch-RSA |
| Jun 2003 | Charles De Villiers | Watu Kobese | 0-1 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | ch-RSA |
| Jun 1998 | Charles De Villiers | Watu Kobese | 0-1 | English Opening | ch-RSA |
| Jan 1996 | Charles De Villiers | Watu Kobese | 1-0 | Dutch Defense | RSA Open |
| Jan 1995 | Charles De Villiers | Watu Kobese | 1/2-1/2 | Hungarian Opening | ch-RSA |
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Browse the gamesFrequently asked questions
What is the head-to-head score between Charles De Villiers and Watu Kobese?
In 11 recorded games, Charles De Villiers has 2 wins, Watu Kobese has 5 wins, and they have drawn 4 times.
How many times have Charles De Villiers and Watu Kobese played each other?
Our database records 11 games between them, from Jan 1995 to Jul 2022.
What openings do Charles De Villiers and Watu Kobese play against each other?
The most common opening in their games is the English Opening (1 games), followed by the English Opening (1). The full opening breakdown and every game are on this page.