Prepare against Chitumbo Mwali
IM · ZMB · World #3,281 classical · FIDE ID 8700265
When preparing against Chitumbo Mwali, expect 1.c4 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (95% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Benoni Defense as Black, 35.3% over 17 games.
Our database contains 242 games by Chitumbo Mwali, covering Dec 2012 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Chitumbo Mwali's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Chitumbo Mwali 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 | 2,328 | 2,392 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,270 | 2,306 | May 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,278 | 2,298 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 242 | 111 | 54 | 77 | 45.9% |
| As White | 122 | 65 | 26 | 31 | 53.3% |
| As Black | 120 | 46 | 28 | 46 | 38.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Chitumbo Mwali's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Chitumbo Mwali's side.
First moves as White (122 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 90 | 73.8% | 64.4% |
| e4 | 17 | 13.9% | 76.5% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 11.5% | 46.4% |
| d4 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 74% of White games, 64.4% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Mwali usually continues g3 (69.0% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Mwali usually continues g3 (52.3% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Mwali usually continues g3 (80.8% score)
- 1.e4 — 14% of White games, 76.5% score
- …e5 (47% of these games) — Mwali usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Mwali usually continues c3 (70.0% score)
- …d6 (18% of these games) — Mwali usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 52 | 94.5% | 53.8% |
| d6 | 2 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 44 | 100.0% | 46.6% |
Chitumbo Mwali's chess games
All 242 games by Chitumbo Mwali in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2012 - 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: 111 wins, 54 draws, 77 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | English Opening | 36 | 25/4/7 | 69.4% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 23 | 10/5/8 | 43.5% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 10 | 4/4/2 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E05 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Philidor | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A61 | Benoni Defense | 17 | 6/2/9 | 35.3% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| C96 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2021 | Haik M. Martirosyan | 2,632 | FIDE World Cup | A20 |
| Mar 2024 | Fy Antenaina Rakotomaharo | 2,454 | ch-Africa | A30 |
| Apr 2016 | Rodwell Makoto | 2,406 | Johannesburg PSS Open | A25 |
| May 2021 | Andrew Kayonde | 2,399 | ch-Africa | A13 |
| Oct 2017 | Arthur Ssegwanyi | 2,373 | Mansa Chilufya Memorial | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Africa | 2024 | 41 | 22 | 2,328 |
| Pretoria Capablanca | 2016 | 17 | 10 | 2,336 |
| South African Open | 2017 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,306 |
| Johannesburg PSS Open | 2016 | 10 | 8 | 2,443 |
| Olympiad-42 | 2016 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,299 |
| Olympiad-41 | 2014 | 9 | 3 | 2,174 |
| Mansa Chilufya Memorial | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 2,468 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,281 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Chitumbo Mwali's chess games?
242 games by Chitumbo Mwali, from Dec 2012 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 Chitumbo Mwali has played.
What does Chitumbo Mwali play on the first move as White?
Across 122 games with White in our database, Chitumbo Mwali opens with 1.c4 (74% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Chitumbo Mwali answers 1...e5 (95% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Chitumbo Mwali play as White?
As White, Chitumbo Mwali's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (36 games, 69.4% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (23 games, 43.5% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (12 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 122 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Chitumbo Mwali play as Black?
As Black, Chitumbo Mwali most often plays: Benoni Defense (17 games, 35.3% win rate); Italian Game (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 120 games.
What is Chitumbo Mwali's FIDE rating?
Chitumbo Mwali is currently rated 2,328 in classical chess, 2,270 in rapid and 2,278 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,392 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Chitumbo Mwali played?
Our database contains 242 games by Chitumbo Mwali, covering Dec 2012 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 111 wins, 54 draws, 77 losses (45.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Chitumbo Mwali?
242 games by Chitumbo Mwali 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.