Prepare against Charlton Mnyasta
ZAF · World #6,518 classical · FIDE ID 14343371
When preparing against Charlton Mnyasta, expect 1.e4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (59%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 66.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 102 games by Charlton Mnyasta, covering Oct 2021 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Charlton Mnyasta's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Charlton Mnyasta 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 | 2,236 | 2,236 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,115 | 2,160 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,136 | 2,136 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 102 | 48 | 22 | 32 | 47.1% |
| As White | 55 | 26 | 14 | 15 | 47.3% |
| As Black | 47 | 22 | 8 | 17 | 46.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Charlton Mnyasta's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Charlton Mnyasta's side.
First moves as White (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 46 | 83.6% | 56.5% |
| d4 | 6 | 10.9% | 83.3% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 5.5% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 56.5% score
- …c5 (57% of these games) — Mnyasta usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Mnyasta usually continues Nf3 (65.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Mnyasta usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 83.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Mnyasta usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Mnyasta usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Mnyasta usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 95.0% | 68.4% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 58.8% | 15.0% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 41.2% | 50.0% |
Charlton Mnyasta's chess games
All 102 games by Charlton Mnyasta in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2021 - Sep 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: 48 wins, 22 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Nimzo-Larsen Attack | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 15 | 10/2/3 | 66.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2024 | Dhingra Aaditya | 2,495 | 61st Wch U20 | C93 |
| Sep 2026 | Aramis Alvarez Pedraza | 2,433 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | C00 |
| Sep 2026 | Nikola Nikolovski | 2,393 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | B20 |
| Mar 2024 | Daniel Cawdery | 2,380 | ch-RSA | B62 |
| Apr 2025 | Matfey Rogov | 2,333 | Cape Gambit Inv | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61st Wch U20 | 2024 | 11 | 5 | 2,106 |
| ch-RSA | 2024 | 11 | 6 | 2,221 |
| SA Adult Closed 2026 | Open | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,252 |
| South African Open | 2022 | 11 | 7.5 | 1,864 |
| Kimberley Extravaganza Open | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 2,124 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | 2026 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,402 |
| Cape Town Masters | 2025 | 9 | 6 | 1,998 |
| South African Open Championship 2026 - Championship | 2026 | 9 | 7 | 2,267 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Charlton Mnyasta's chess games?
102 games by Charlton Mnyasta, from Oct 2021 to Sep 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 Charlton Mnyasta has played.
What does Charlton Mnyasta play on the first move as White?
Across 55 games with White in our database, Charlton Mnyasta opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Charlton Mnyasta answers 1...c5 (95% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (59% of games), 1...Nf6 (41% of games).
What openings does Charlton Mnyasta play as White?
As White, Charlton Mnyasta's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 55 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Charlton Mnyasta play as Black?
As Black, Charlton Mnyasta most often plays: Sicilian (15 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); London System (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 47 games.
What is Charlton Mnyasta's FIDE rating?
Charlton Mnyasta is currently rated 2,236 in classical chess, 2,115 in rapid and 2,136 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,236 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Charlton Mnyasta played?
Our database contains 102 games by Charlton Mnyasta, covering Oct 2021 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 48 wins, 22 draws, 32 losses (47.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Charlton Mnyasta?
102 games by Charlton Mnyasta 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.