Prepare against Barileng Gaealafshwe
CM · BWA · World #34,363 classical · FIDE ID 11300310
When preparing against Barileng Gaealafshwe, expect 1.Nf3 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (71%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening as White, 40.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 157 games by Barileng Gaealafshwe, covering Apr 2004 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Barileng Gaealafshwe's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Barileng Gaealafshwe 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 | 1,962 | 2,222 | Aug 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,093 | 2,153 | Jan 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,122 | 2,212 | Oct 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 157 | 60 | 41 | 56 | 38.2% |
| As White | 79 | 40 | 18 | 21 | 50.6% |
| As Black | 78 | 20 | 23 | 35 | 25.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Barileng Gaealafshwe's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Barileng Gaealafshwe's side.
First moves as White (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 70 | 88.6% | 62.9% |
| d4 | 8 | 10.1% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 89% of White games, 62.9% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Gaealafshwe usually continues c4 (60.3% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Gaealafshwe usually continues d4 (57.7% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Gaealafshwe usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Gaealafshwe usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Gaealafshwe usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Gaealafshwe usually continues d5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 14 | 45.2% | 32.1% |
| c5 | 13 | 41.9% | 57.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 6.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 25 | 71.4% | 38.0% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 28.6% | 40.0% |
Barileng Gaealafshwe's chess games
All 157 games by Barileng Gaealafshwe in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2004 - 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: 60 wins, 41 draws, 56 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | English Opening | 15 | 6/7/2 | 40.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 12 | 7/2/3 | 58.3% |
| D52 | Slav Defense | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/2/2 | 42.9% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A92 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A87 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2013 | Kenny Solomon | 2,410 | Commonwealth & RSA Open | A30 |
| Oct 2018 | Olaf Berg | 2,248 | Olympiad-43 | A30 |
| Jun 2017 | Geoffrey Luanja | 2,247 | Livingstone FIDE zt 4.3 | D19 |
| Apr 2010 | Ignatius Njobvu | 2,241 | BOT-ch final | A48 |
| Nov 2008 | Chinthaka Anuruddh Galappaththi | 2,212 | Olympiad-38 | E97 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad-38 | 2008 | 11 | 6 | 2,220 |
| Olympiad-41 | 2014 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,214 |
| Commonwealth & RSA Open | 2013 | 10 | 6 | 2,215 |
| Gaborone zt 4.3 | 2011 | 9 | 2.5 | 2,048 |
| ch-Commonwealth RSA Open | 2011 | 9 | 6 | 2,104 |
| Port Louis zt 4.3 | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,191 |
| BOT-ch Open | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,075 |
| BOT-ch final | 2010 | 9 | 8 | 2,466 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Barileng Gaealafshwe's chess games?
157 games by Barileng Gaealafshwe, from Apr 2004 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 Barileng Gaealafshwe has played.
What does Barileng Gaealafshwe play on the first move as White?
Across 79 games with White in our database, Barileng Gaealafshwe opens with 1.Nf3 (89% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games), 1.e4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Barileng Gaealafshwe answers 1...c6 (45% of games), 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (71% of games), 1...Nf6 (29% of games).
What openings does Barileng Gaealafshwe play as White?
As White, Barileng Gaealafshwe's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (15 games, 40.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (12 games, 58.3% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 79 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Barileng Gaealafshwe play as Black?
As Black, Barileng Gaealafshwe most often plays: Slav Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 78 games.
What is Barileng Gaealafshwe's FIDE rating?
Barileng Gaealafshwe is currently rated 1,962 in classical chess, 2,093 in rapid and 2,122 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,222 (Aug 2014).
How many games has Barileng Gaealafshwe played?
Our database contains 157 games by Barileng Gaealafshwe, covering Apr 2004 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 60 wins, 41 draws, 56 losses (38.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Barileng Gaealafshwe?
157 games by Barileng Gaealafshwe 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.