Prepare against Dumisa Jacob Nkosi
ZAF · World #86,304 classical · FIDE ID 14314916
When preparing against Dumisa Jacob Nkosi, expect 1.d4 in 64% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (77% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (64%).
Our database contains 54 games by Dumisa Jacob Nkosi, covering Oct 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Dumisa Jacob Nkosi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Dumisa Jacob Nkosi 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 | 1,770 | 1,862 | Jul 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,884 | 1,896 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,872 | 1,873 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 54 | 17 | 5 | 32 | 31.5% |
| As White | 25 | 8 | 3 | 14 | 32.0% |
| As Black | 29 | 9 | 2 | 18 | 31.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Dumisa Jacob Nkosi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Dumisa Jacob Nkosi's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 64.0% | 34.4% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 32.0% | 37.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 4.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 64% of White games, 34.4% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Nkosi usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Nkosi usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Nkosi usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 32% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Nkosi usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Nkosi usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (13% of these games) — Nkosi usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 76.9% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 63.6% | 21.4% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 36.4% | 75.0% |
Dumisa Jacob Nkosi's chess games
All 54 games by Dumisa Jacob Nkosi in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 17 wins, 5 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A30 | English Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D04 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A86 | Rat Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| D90 | Slav Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E07 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2013 | Calvin John Klaasen | 2,140 | Commonwealth & RSA Open | A30 |
| Apr 2016 | Ll Zitha | 2,085 | Johannesburg PSS Open | B14 |
| Dec 2016 | Kulasande Mafanya | 1,974 | Boksburg Inter Region-ch | B01 |
| Apr 2016 | David Swartz | 1,943 | Johannesburg PSS Open | E09 |
| Jul 2013 | Francois Oberholzer | 1,877 | Commonwealth & RSA Open | D74 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-RSA Regions | 2020 | 11 | 3 | 1,672 |
| Johannesburg PSS Open | 2016 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,886 |
| ch-RSA B | 2019 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,651 |
| Boksburg Inter Region-ch | 2016 | 7 | 3 | 1,848 |
| Johannesburg Tsogo Sun Open | 2015 | 7 | 4 | 1,731 |
| Commonwealth & RSA Open | 2013 | 4 | 2 | 2,109 |
| Pretoria Waterkloof Open | 2014 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,881 |
| chT-RSA Inter Provincial | 2017 | 3 | 0 | 1,805 |
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Where can I find Dumisa Jacob Nkosi's chess games?
54 games by Dumisa Jacob Nkosi, from Oct 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 Dumisa Jacob Nkosi has played.
What does Dumisa Jacob Nkosi play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Dumisa Jacob Nkosi opens with 1.d4 (64% of games), 1.Nf3 (32% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Dumisa Jacob Nkosi answers 1...d5 (77% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (64% of games), 1...Nf6 (36% of games).
What openings does Dumisa Jacob Nkosi play as White?
As White, Dumisa Jacob Nkosi's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Dumisa Jacob Nkosi play as Black?
As Black, Dumisa Jacob Nkosi most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (6 games, 83.3% win rate); Slav Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Dumisa Jacob Nkosi's FIDE rating?
Dumisa Jacob Nkosi is currently rated 1,770 in classical chess, 1,884 in rapid and 1,872 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,862 (Jul 2015).
How many games has Dumisa Jacob Nkosi played?
Our database contains 54 games by Dumisa Jacob Nkosi, covering Oct 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 5 draws, 32 losses (31.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Dumisa Jacob Nkosi?
54 games by Dumisa Jacob Nkosi 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.