Prepare against Christine Makwena
ZWE · World #48,846 classical · FIDE ID 11003391
When preparing against Christine Makwena, expect 1.d4 in 55% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%).
Our database contains 69 games by Christine Makwena, covering Jan 2017 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Christine Makwena's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christine Makwena 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 | 1,898 | 1,913 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,727 | 1,727 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,866 | 1,866 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 20 | 15 | 34 | 29.0% |
| As White | 40 | 10 | 12 | 18 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 29 | 10 | 3 | 16 | 34.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christine Makwena's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christine Makwena's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 22 | 55.0% | 31.8% |
| e4 | 12 | 30.0% | 45.8% |
| c4 | 6 | 15.0% | 58.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 55% of White games, 31.8% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Makwena usually continues c4 (44.4% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Makwena usually continues Bg5 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Makwena usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 30% of White games, 45.8% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Makwena usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Makwena usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Makwena usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 13 | 61.9% | 46.2% |
| c5 | 7 | 33.3% | 14.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 60.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 40.0% | 0.0% |
Christine Makwena's chess games
All 69 games by Christine Makwena in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2017 - 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: 20 wins, 15 draws, 34 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A50 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A65 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E20 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E65 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Rose Berline Seine | 1,831 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 1-25 | C53 |
| May 2018 | Anzel Laubscher | 1,803 | ch-Africa w | C02 |
| Oct 2018 | Teresa Debowska | 1,799 | Olympiad Women-43 | E70 |
| Sep 2024 | Zenobia Wasif | 1,743 | Olympiad Women-45 | C41 |
| Sep 2024 | Larisa Sokolova | 1,705 | Olympiad Women-45 | B80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Africa w | 2021 | 13 | 6.5 | 1,696 |
| Olympiad Women-43 | 2018 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,796 |
| Olympiad Women-45 | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,896 |
| Olympiad Women-44 | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,724 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 1-25 | 2026 | 9 | 2 | 1,797 |
| Online Olym Div2 C | 2021 | 7 | 1 | 1,717 |
| Matola zt 4.3 w | 2018 | 5 | 3 | 1,594 |
| Online Olympiad Div Top A | 2020 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,984 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christine Makwena's chess games?
69 games by Christine Makwena, from Jan 2017 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 Christine Makwena has played.
What does Christine Makwena play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Christine Makwena opens with 1.d4 (55% of games), 1.e4 (30% of games), 1.c4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christine Makwena answers 1...e6 (62% of games), 1...c5 (33% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...c5 (40% of games).
What openings does Christine Makwena play as White?
As White, Christine Makwena's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christine Makwena play as Black?
As Black, Christine Makwena most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 20.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Christine Makwena's FIDE rating?
Christine Makwena is currently rated 1,898 in classical chess, 1,727 in rapid and 1,866 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,913 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Christine Makwena played?
Our database contains 69 games by Christine Makwena, covering Jan 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 15 draws, 34 losses (29.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christine Makwena?
69 games by Christine Makwena 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.