Prepare against Alfred Charles Chimthere
CM · Malawi · World #28,022 classical · FIDE ID 16400046
Our database contains 83 games by Alfred Charles Chimthere, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Alfred Charles Chimthere's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Alfred Charles Chimthere 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 | 1,998 | 2,057 | May 2021 |
| Rapid | 1,998 | 2,040 | Dec 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 25 | 17 | 41 | 30.1% |
| As White | 39 | 12 | 6 | 21 | 30.8% |
| As Black | 44 | 13 | 11 | 20 | 29.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Alfred Charles Chimthere's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Alfred Charles Chimthere's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 46.2% | 36.1% |
| d4 | 15 | 38.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 6 | 15.4% | 16.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 46% of White games, 36.1% score
- …c5 (39% of these games) — Chimthere usually continues Nf3 (21.4% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Chimthere usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Chimthere usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 38% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Chimthere usually continues c4 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Chimthere usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Chimthere usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 16 | 69.6% | 31.3% |
| c5 | 5 | 21.7% | 40.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 8.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 53.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 46.7% | 64.3% |
Alfred Charles Chimthere's chess games
All 83 games by Alfred Charles Chimthere in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2006 - 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: 25 wins, 17 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2014 | Stanley Chumfwa | 2,356 | ch-Africa | B19 |
| May 2006 | Roman Kozlov | 2,290 | Olympiad-37 | D15 |
| Nov 2008 | Martin Gateri | 2,189 | Olympiad-38 | D45 |
| Jun 2006 | Dewperkash Gajadin | 2,186 | Olympiad-37 | C54 |
| Sep 2007 | Werner Tjipueja | 2,083 | ch-Africa | B19 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Africa | 2021 | 27 | 7.5 | 1,991 |
| Olympiad-41 | 2014 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,943 |
| Olympiad-37 | 2006 | 11 | 3 | 1,960 |
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 10 | 7 | 2,137 |
| Olympiad-38 | 2008 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,215 |
| Olympiad-42 | 2016 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,862 |
| MAW olymp qual | 2016 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,075 |
| ch-Lilongwe | 2014 | 3 | 3 | 2,427 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Alfred Charles Chimthere's chess games?
83 games by Alfred Charles Chimthere, from Jul 2006 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 Alfred Charles Chimthere has played.
What does Alfred Charles Chimthere play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Alfred Charles Chimthere opens with 1.e4 (46% of games), 1.d4 (38% of games), 1.Nf3 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Alfred Charles Chimthere answers 1...c6 (70% of games), 1...c5 (22% of games), 1...d6 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (53% of games), 1...Nf6 (47% of games).
What openings does Alfred Charles Chimthere play as White?
As White, Alfred Charles Chimthere's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Colle System (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Alfred Charles Chimthere play as Black?
As Black, Alfred Charles Chimthere most often plays: Caro-Kann: Classical (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 44 games.
What is Alfred Charles Chimthere's FIDE rating?
Alfred Charles Chimthere is currently rated 1,998 in classical chess, 1,998 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,057 (May 2021).
How many games has Alfred Charles Chimthere played?
Our database contains 83 games by Alfred Charles Chimthere, covering Jul 2006 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 17 draws, 41 losses (30.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Alfred Charles Chimthere?
83 games by Alfred Charles Chimthere 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.