Prepare against Bonolo Ntsielo
Lesotho · World #85,036 classical · FIDE ID 21301921
When preparing against Bonolo Ntsielo, expect 1.Nf3 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%).
Our database contains 39 games by Bonolo Ntsielo, covering Dec 2018 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Bonolo Ntsielo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bonolo Ntsielo 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 | 1,774 | 1,824 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,732 | 1,732 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,660 | 1,667 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 17 | 2 | 20 | 43.6% |
| As White | 15 | 6 | 0 | 9 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 24 | 11 | 2 | 11 | 45.8% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2017-2026): 334 rated games against 166 different opponents, across 49 events in 7 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 231 | 128 | 49 | 54 | 55.4% | 1,441 | 1,503 | 20 |
| Rapid | 32 | 19 | 4 | 9 | 59.4% | 1,595 | 1,662 | 8 |
| Blitz | 36 | 14 | 5 | 17 | 38.9% | 1,556 | 1,399 | 5 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 99 | 28 | 22 | 49 | 28.3% |
| Against lower-rated | 113 | 67 | 30 | 16 | 59.3% |
Wins over titled players: 5 vs CM · 1 vs WIM · 7 vs WFM · 19 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
9 tournament wins from 44 events, 6 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 44 | 27 | 6 | 11 | 1,728 | 1,817 |
| 2025 | 46 | 26 | 7 | 13 | 1,658 | 1,723 |
| 2024 | 66 | 40 | 13 | 13 | 1,632 | 1,725 |
| 2023 | 49 | 29 | 8 | 12 | 1,401 | 1,433 |
| 2022 | 28 | 13 | 3 | 12 | 1,481 | 1,463 |
| 2021 | 36 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 1,329 | 1,215 |
| 2020 | 18 | 8 | 6 | 4 | 1,257 | 1,257 |
| 2019 | 29 | 15 | 6 | 8 | 1,246 | 1,322 |
| 2018 | 15 | 8 | 0 | 7 | 1,240 | 1,140 |
| 2017 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1,489 | 1,489 |
Where Bonolo Ntsielo has played
Lesotho (41) · Eswatini (3) · Hungary (1) · India (1) · Mozambique (1) · Uzbekistan (1) · Zimbabwe (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bonolo Ntsielo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bonolo Ntsielo's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 14 | 93.3% | 42.9% |
| e4 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 93% of White games, 42.9% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Ntsielo usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (21% of these games) — Ntsielo usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (14% of these games) — Ntsielo usually continues d3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 7% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c6 (100% of these games) — Ntsielo usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 12 | 92.3% | 58.3% |
| e5 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 80.0% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Bonolo Ntsielo's chess games
All 39 games by Bonolo Ntsielo in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2018 - Oct 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: 17 wins, 2 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A08 | Réti Opening | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | London System | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Three Knights Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | Lourdes Lorena Vasquez Jaen | 1,821 | Olympiad Women-45 | A07 |
| Sep 2024 | Deycy Daniela Raymundo | 1,728 | Olympiad Women-45 | C01 |
| Sep 2024 | Coralys M. Alvarado Perez | 1,694 | Olympiad Women-45 | C00 |
| Sep 2026 | Meleh M. Davis | 1,507 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 1-25 | E61 |
| Sep 2024 | Maissiri Carole Danwe | 1,456 | Olympiad Women-45 | C02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad Women-45 | 2024 | 10 | 7 | 1,880 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 1-25 | 2026 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,825 |
| Online Olym Div4 B | 2021 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,298 |
| Olympiad Women-44 | 2022 | 7 | 3 | 1,492 |
| Online Olympiad Div4 C | 2020 | 4 | 1 | 947 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 76+ | 2026 | 1 | 1 | 1,828 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bonolo Ntsielo's chess games?
39 games by Bonolo Ntsielo, from Dec 2018 to Oct 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 Bonolo Ntsielo has played.
What does Bonolo Ntsielo play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Bonolo Ntsielo opens with 1.Nf3 (93% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bonolo Ntsielo answers 1...e6 (92% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Bonolo Ntsielo play as White?
As White, Bonolo Ntsielo's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bonolo Ntsielo play as Black?
As Black, Bonolo Ntsielo most often plays: French Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (4 games, 75.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Bonolo Ntsielo's FIDE rating?
Bonolo Ntsielo is currently rated 1,774 in classical chess, 1,732 in rapid and 1,660 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,824 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Bonolo Ntsielo played?
Our database contains 39 games by Bonolo Ntsielo, covering Dec 2018 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 2 draws, 20 losses (43.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bonolo Ntsielo?
39 games by Bonolo Ntsielo 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.