Prepare against Constance Mbatha
WFM · ZMB · World #81,027 classical · FIDE ID 8700591
When preparing against Constance Mbatha, expect 1.e4 in 54% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (75%).
Our database contains 117 games by Constance Mbatha, covering Jul 2013 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Constance Mbatha's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Constance Mbatha 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 | 1,786 | 1,851 | Oct 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,711 | 1,795 | Mar 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,799 | 1,809 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 117 | 47 | 23 | 47 | 40.2% |
| As White | 57 | 24 | 12 | 21 | 42.1% |
| As Black | 60 | 23 | 11 | 26 | 38.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Constance Mbatha's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Constance Mbatha's side.
First moves as White (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 31 | 54.4% | 53.2% |
| d4 | 21 | 36.8% | 47.6% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 7.0% | 62.5% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 54% of White games, 53.2% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Mbatha usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …e6 (26% of these games) — Mbatha usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Mbatha usually continues Nf3 (90.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 37% of White games, 47.6% score
- …d5 (62% of these games) — Mbatha usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Mbatha usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (5% of these games) — Mbatha usually continues d5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 32 | 80.0% | 42.2% |
| c5 | 5 | 12.5% | 80.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 75.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
Constance Mbatha's chess games
All 117 games by Constance Mbatha in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2013 - 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: 47 wins, 23 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E52 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 12 | 5/0/7 | 41.7% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Colle System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Michelle Chiamaka NWANKWO | 1,997 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 1-25 | D02 |
| Sep 2024 | Ana Ines Teixeira Da Silva | 1,925 | Olympiad Women-45 | C47 |
| Mar 2024 | Sasha Mongeli | 1,858 | chT-AFR 13th Rapid | D30 |
| Sep 2024 | Lourdes Lorena Vasquez Jaen | 1,821 | Olympiad Women-45 | B27 |
| Sep 2024 | Kimberly Chong | 1,779 | Olympiad Women-45 | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online Olym Div3 C | 2021 | 13 | 7.5 | 1,687 |
| Olympiad Women-41 | 2014 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,835 |
| Olympiad Women-45 | 2024 | 10 | 8 | 2,003 |
| Olympiad Women-42 | 2016 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,745 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 1-25 | 2026 | 10 | 4 | 1,775 |
| ch-Africa w | 2024 | 9 | 2 | 1,617 |
| Olympiad Women-43 | 2018 | 9 | 6 | 1,717 |
| Livingstone zt 4.3 w | 2017 | 7 | 3 | 1,667 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Constance Mbatha's chess games?
117 games by Constance Mbatha, from Jul 2013 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 Constance Mbatha has played.
What does Constance Mbatha play on the first move as White?
Across 57 games with White in our database, Constance Mbatha opens with 1.e4 (54% of games), 1.d4 (37% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Constance Mbatha answers 1...e5 (80% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...e6 (25% of games).
What openings does Constance Mbatha play as White?
As White, Constance Mbatha's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 57 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Constance Mbatha play as Black?
As Black, Constance Mbatha most often plays: Philidor (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 60 games.
What is Constance Mbatha's FIDE rating?
Constance Mbatha is currently rated 1,786 in classical chess, 1,711 in rapid and 1,799 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,851 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Constance Mbatha played?
Our database contains 117 games by Constance Mbatha, covering Jul 2013 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 47 wins, 23 draws, 47 losses (40.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Constance Mbatha?
117 games by Constance Mbatha 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.