Prepare against Cyril T. Danisa
ZAF · World #76,760 classical · FIDE ID 14303574
When preparing against Cyril T. Danisa, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nf6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Cyril T. Danisa, covering Nov 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Cyril T. Danisa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Cyril T. Danisa 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 | 1,800 | 1,974 | Oct 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,835 | 1,835 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 13 | 7 | 10 | 43.3% |
| As White | 14 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 35.7% |
| As Black | 16 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Cyril T. Danisa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Cyril T. Danisa's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Danisa usually continues Nc3 (60.0% score)
- …c6 (21% of these games) — Danisa usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Danisa usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 58.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
Cyril T. Danisa's chess games
All 30 games by Cyril T. Danisa in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2014 - 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: 13 wins, 7 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C11 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C00 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E18 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Mieses Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E19 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2024 | Sizwe Ndlovu | 1,884 | ch-RSA Open | E00 |
| Mar 2024 | Justin Barend Wilken | 1,884 | ch-RSA Seniors | A46 |
| Mar 2024 | Andrew M. Southey | 1,771 | ch-RSA Seniors | A06 |
| Mar 2024 | Roland C. Willenberg | 1,770 | ch-RSA Seniors | B46 |
| Mar 2019 | Bongani Mgaga | 1,753 | ch-Durban CC | B03 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-RSA Seniors | 2024 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,830 |
| ch-RSA Open | 2024 | 8 | 4 | 1,787 |
| ch-Durban CC | 2019 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,899 |
| South African Open | 2017 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,375 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Cyril T. Danisa's chess games?
30 games by Cyril T. Danisa, from Nov 2014 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 Cyril T. Danisa has played.
What does Cyril T. Danisa play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Cyril T. Danisa opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Cyril T. Danisa answers 1...Nf6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Cyril T. Danisa play as White?
As White, Cyril T. Danisa's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Cyril T. Danisa play as Black?
As Black, Cyril T. Danisa most often plays: Alekhine Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Mikenas Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Cyril T. Danisa's FIDE rating?
Cyril T. Danisa is currently rated 1,800 in classical chess and 1,835 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,974 (Oct 2015).
How many games has Cyril T. Danisa played?
Our database contains 30 games by Cyril T. Danisa, covering Nov 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 7 draws, 10 losses (43.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Cyril T. Danisa?
30 games by Cyril T. Danisa 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.