Prepare against Dion Moyo
CM · ZWE · World #11,392 classical · FIDE ID 11000627
Our database contains 39 games by Dion Moyo, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dion Moyo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dion Moyo 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 | 2,149 | 2,149 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,118 | 2,205 | Jan 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,207 | 2,236 | May 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 10 | 8 | 21 | 25.6% |
| As White | 20 | 4 | 4 | 12 | 20.0% |
| As Black | 19 | 6 | 4 | 9 | 31.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dion Moyo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dion Moyo's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 12 | 60.0% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 25.0% | 40.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 15.0% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 60% of White games, 25.0% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Moyo usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Moyo usually continues d3 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (8% of these games) — Moyo usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 25% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Moyo usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Moyo usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Moyo usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 3 | 37.5% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 3 | 37.5% | 16.7% |
| c6 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 100.0% | 43.8% |
Dion Moyo's chess games
All 39 games by Dion Moyo in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - 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: 10 wins, 8 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A00 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B60 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D03 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A70 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2023 | Viktor Dmitrenko | 2,395 | Titled Tue Early | B06 |
| Dec 2015 | Emarald Takudzwa Mushore | 2,201 | Harare Open | B30 |
| Sep 2012 | Nicolas Ulaneo | 2,181 | Olympiad-40 | A08 |
| Oct 2023 | Cecile Haussernot | 2,141 | Titled Tue Early | A08 |
| Sep 2012 | Damion Davy | 2,101 | Olympiad-40 | A46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 11 | 4 | 2,103 |
| ch-Africa | 2011 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,145 |
| Olympiad-40 | 2012 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,250 |
| Pretoria Capablanca | 2013 | 8 | 1 | 1,979 |
| Harare Open | 2015 | 3 | 2 | 2,332 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Dion Moyo's chess games?
39 games by Dion Moyo, from May 2012 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 Dion Moyo has played.
What does Dion Moyo play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Dion Moyo opens with 1.e4 (60% of games), 1.Nf3 (25% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dion Moyo answers 1...d6 (38% of games), 1...e5 (38% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Dion Moyo play as White?
As White, Dion Moyo's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Attack (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Modern Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dion Moyo play as Black?
As Black, Dion Moyo most often plays: Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Dion Moyo's FIDE rating?
Dion Moyo is currently rated 2,149 in classical chess, 2,118 in rapid and 2,207 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,149 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Dion Moyo played?
Our database contains 39 games by Dion Moyo, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 8 draws, 21 losses (25.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dion Moyo?
39 games by Dion Moyo 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.