Prepare against Clive Mthunzi
ZAF · World #38,353 classical · FIDE ID 14308460
Our database contains 38 games by Clive Mthunzi, covering Nov 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Clive Mthunzi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Clive Mthunzi 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 | 1,943 | 1,978 | Jan 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,935 | 1,937 | Aug 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,913 | 1,942 | Dec 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 18 | 9 | 11 | 47.4% |
| As White | 16 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 56.3% |
| As Black | 22 | 9 | 6 | 7 | 40.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Clive Mthunzi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Clive Mthunzi's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 9 | 56.3% | 61.1% |
| e4 | 6 | 37.5% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 6.3% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 56% of White games, 61.1% score
- …d5 (56% of these games) — Mthunzi usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Mthunzi usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 38% of White games, 66.7% score
- …c5 (83% of these games) — Mthunzi usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Mthunzi usually continues Bc4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 8 | 66.7% | 31.3% |
| c5 | 3 | 25.0% | 66.7% |
| d6 | 1 | 8.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 60.0% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 40.0% | 50.0% |
Clive Mthunzi's chess games
All 38 games by Clive Mthunzi in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2013 - 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: 18 wins, 9 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E94 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2019 | Simon Hatwiikulipi Shidolo | 1,921 | ch-Africa U2000 Open | D31 |
| Jul 2015 | Srivastava Priyanshu | 1,888 | Johannesburg Tsogo Sun Open | D02 |
| Jul 2015 | Ashwin Gainsford | 1,847 | South African Open | E94 |
| Jun 2011 | S Sriram | 1,697 | Commonwealth & South African | B86 |
| Jan 2019 | Omar Esau | 1,667 | ch-Africa U2000 Open | D05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth & South African | 2011 | 11 | 8 | 1,647 |
| South African Open | 2015 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,708 |
| ch-Africa U2000 Open | 2019 | 5 | 4 | 2,110 |
| Kimberley Moja Open | 2022 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,520 |
| chT-RSA Regions | 2016 | 4 | 2 | 1,671 |
| Johannesburg Tsogo Sun Open | 2015 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,941 |
| Boksburg Inter Region-ch | 2016 | 3 | 2 | 1,622 |
| ch-Commonwealth RSA Open | 2011 | 1 | 0 | 2,085 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Clive Mthunzi's chess games?
38 games by Clive Mthunzi, from Nov 2013 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 Clive Mthunzi has played.
What does Clive Mthunzi play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Clive Mthunzi opens with 1.d4 (56% of games), 1.e4 (38% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Clive Mthunzi answers 1...c6 (67% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games).
What openings does Clive Mthunzi play as White?
As White, Clive Mthunzi's most-played openings in our database are: Semi-Slav Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Clive Mthunzi play as Black?
As Black, Clive Mthunzi most often plays: Caro-Kann: Classical (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Colle System (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Clive Mthunzi's FIDE rating?
Clive Mthunzi is currently rated 1,943 in classical chess, 1,935 in rapid and 1,913 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,978 (Jan 2026).
How many games has Clive Mthunzi played?
Our database contains 38 games by Clive Mthunzi, covering Nov 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 9 draws, 11 losses (47.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Clive Mthunzi?
38 games by Clive Mthunzi 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.