Prepare against Chiletso Chipanga
CM · Malawi · World #17,074 classical · FIDE ID 16400119
When preparing against Chiletso Chipanga, expect 1.e4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (81% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (83%).
Our database contains 121 games by Chiletso Chipanga, covering Jan 2009 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Chiletso Chipanga's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Chiletso Chipanga 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 | 2,085 | 2,162 | Jun 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,067 | 2,087 | Dec 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,094 | 2,094 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 121 | 43 | 20 | 58 | 35.5% |
| As White | 56 | 22 | 9 | 25 | 39.3% |
| As Black | 65 | 21 | 11 | 33 | 32.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Chiletso Chipanga's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Chiletso Chipanga's side.
First moves as White (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 46 | 82.1% | 48.9% |
| d4 | 8 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 48.9% score
- …c5 (63% of these games) — Chipanga usually continues Nf3 (47.1% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Chipanga usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Chipanga usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Chipanga usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Chipanga usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Chipanga usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 21 | 80.8% | 28.6% |
| e6 | 2 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.8% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 20 | 83.3% | 45.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
Chiletso Chipanga's chess games
All 121 games by Chiletso Chipanga in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2009 - 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: 43 wins, 20 draws, 58 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 13 | 5/3/5 | 38.5% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 12 | 2/1/9 | 16.7% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2021 | Andrew Kayonde | 2,399 | ch-Africa | B12 |
| Nov 2008 | Annaberdi Esenov | 2,319 | Olympiad-38 | B80 |
| May 2021 | Abdulrahman Akintoye ABDULRAHEEM | 2,264 | ch-Africa | D00 |
| May 2021 | Chafik Talbi | 2,244 | ch-Africa | E65 |
| Sep 2012 | Ryan Harper | 2,222 | Olympiad-40 | C68 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad-41 | 2014 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,016 |
| Olympiad-39 | 2010 | 11 | 5 | 2,080 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | 2026 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,053 |
| Olympiad-43 | 2018 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,031 |
| Olympiad-45 | 2024 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,064 |
| Olympiad-40 | 2012 | 10 | 3 | 2,024 |
| Olympiad-38 | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 2,136 |
| ch-World Amateur U2300 | 2018 | 9 | 6 | 2,274 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Chiletso Chipanga's chess games?
121 games by Chiletso Chipanga, from Jan 2009 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 Chiletso Chipanga has played.
What does Chiletso Chipanga play on the first move as White?
Across 56 games with White in our database, Chiletso Chipanga opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.d4 (14% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Chiletso Chipanga answers 1...c5 (81% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games), 1...c6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (83% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Chiletso Chipanga play as White?
As White, Chiletso Chipanga's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (13 games, 38.5% win rate); Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 56 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Chiletso Chipanga play as Black?
As Black, Chiletso Chipanga most often plays: Sicilian (12 games, 16.7% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 65 games.
What is Chiletso Chipanga's FIDE rating?
Chiletso Chipanga is currently rated 2,085 in classical chess, 2,067 in rapid and 2,094 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,162 (Jun 2018).
How many games has Chiletso Chipanga played?
Our database contains 121 games by Chiletso Chipanga, covering Jan 2009 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 20 draws, 58 losses (35.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Chiletso Chipanga?
121 games by Chiletso Chipanga 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.