Prepare against Chiletso Chipanga
CM · Malawi · World #17,001 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 (77% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (86%).
Our database contains 109 games by Chiletso Chipanga, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 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 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 109 | 39 | 18 | 52 | 35.8% |
| As White | 51 | 21 | 7 | 23 | 41.2% |
| As Black | 58 | 18 | 11 | 29 | 31.0% |
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 (51 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 42 | 82.4% | 48.8% |
| d4 | 7 | 13.7% | 57.1% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 48.8% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Chipanga usually continues Nf3 (46.9% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Chipanga usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (10% of these games) — Chipanga usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 14% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Chipanga usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Chipanga usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Chipanga usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 17 | 77.3% | 23.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 19 | 86.4% | 47.4% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.5% | 50.0% |
Chiletso Chipanga's chess games
All 109 games by Chiletso Chipanga in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2009 - 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: 39 wins, 18 draws, 52 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 11 | 1/1/9 | 9.1% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D36 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E65 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
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-39 | 2010 | 11 | 5 | 2,080 |
| Olympiad-41 | 2014 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,016 |
| Olympiad-40 | 2012 | 10 | 3 | 2,024 |
| Olympiad-43 | 2018 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,031 |
| Olympiad-45 | 2024 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,064 |
| ch-World Amateur U2300 | 2018 | 9 | 6 | 2,274 |
| Olympiad-38 | 2008 | 9 | 4 | 2,136 |
| ch-Africa U18 | 2008 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,893 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Chiletso Chipanga's chess games?
109 games by Chiletso Chipanga, from Jan 2009 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 Chiletso Chipanga has played.
What does Chiletso Chipanga play on the first move as White?
Across 51 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 (77% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (86% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games).
What openings does Chiletso Chipanga play as White?
As White, Chiletso Chipanga's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 51 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Chiletso Chipanga play as Black?
As Black, Chiletso Chipanga most often plays: Sicilian (11 games, 9.1% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 58 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 109 games by Chiletso Chipanga, covering Jan 2009 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 18 draws, 52 losses (35.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Chiletso Chipanga?
109 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.