Prepare against Charles Chakanyuka
ZWE · World #37,450 classical · FIDE ID 11000341
Our database contains 94 games by Charles Chakanyuka, covering Jan 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Charles Chakanyuka's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Charles Chakanyuka 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 | 1,947 | 2,042 | Jan 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,967 | 2,116 | Dec 2012 |
| Blitz | 1,925 | 2,062 | Oct 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 31 | 19 | 44 | 33.0% |
| As White | 46 | 19 | 7 | 20 | 41.3% |
| As Black | 48 | 12 | 12 | 24 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Charles Chakanyuka's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Charles Chakanyuka's side.
First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 65.2% | 46.7% |
| c4 | 15 | 32.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 65% of White games, 46.7% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Chakanyuka usually continues Nf3 (53.3% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Chakanyuka usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Chakanyuka usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 33% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (47% of these games) — Chakanyuka usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Chakanyuka usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Chakanyuka usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 23 | 92.0% | 34.8% |
| g6 | 2 | 8.0% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 63.2% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 6 | 31.6% | 58.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Charles Chakanyuka's chess games
All 94 games by Charles Chakanyuka in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2012 - 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: 31 wins, 19 draws, 44 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A17 | English Opening | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B40 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 24 | 5/6/13 | 20.8% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A24 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Rat Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2005 | Richard L Britton | 2,309 | Coventry Open | B90 |
| Oct 2002 | Yuri Aronov | 2,213 | Olympiad-35 | A08 |
| Nov 2002 | Shaker Al Afoo | 2,200 | Olympiad-35 | A22 |
| Aug 2019 | Freddie Hand | 2,142 | Maidenhead Open | E81 |
| Jul 2024 | Jonathan Pein | 2,128 | 4th London Mindsports Blitz Open | A24 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Chess Classic Blitz D | 2019 | 11 | 6 | 2,028 |
| Olympiad-35 | 2002 | 10 | 3 | 2,118 |
| Coventry Open | 2005 | 9 | 4 | 2,215 |
| 11th London Classic Open | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,828 |
| 2nd Basingstoke 4NCL Spring Bank | 2019 | 7 | 3 | 1,953 |
| 11th London Classic Rapid Open | 2019 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,676 |
| Southend Open | 2004 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,096 |
| Stevenage 4NCL Easter Open | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,082 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Charles Chakanyuka's chess games?
94 games by Charles Chakanyuka, from Jan 2012 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 Charles Chakanyuka has played.
What does Charles Chakanyuka play on the first move as White?
Across 46 games with White in our database, Charles Chakanyuka opens with 1.e4 (65% of games), 1.c4 (33% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Charles Chakanyuka answers 1...d6 (92% of games), 1...g6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d6 (32% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games).
What openings does Charles Chakanyuka play as White?
As White, Charles Chakanyuka's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 57.1% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Charles Chakanyuka play as Black?
As Black, Charles Chakanyuka most often plays: Pirc Defense (24 games, 20.8% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 48 games.
What is Charles Chakanyuka's FIDE rating?
Charles Chakanyuka is currently rated 1,947 in classical chess, 1,967 in rapid and 1,925 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,042 (Jan 2017).
How many games has Charles Chakanyuka played?
Our database contains 94 games by Charles Chakanyuka, covering Jan 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 31 wins, 19 draws, 44 losses (33.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Charles Chakanyuka?
94 games by Charles Chakanyuka 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.