Prepare against Gerrard Mphungu
FM · Malawi · World #19,221 classical · FIDE ID 20500220
Our database contains 72 games by Gerrard Mphungu, covering Jun 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Gerrard Mphungu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Gerrard Mphungu 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 | 2,064 | 2,128 | Jan 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,165 | 2,165 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,108 | 2,108 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 72 | 36 | 11 | 25 | 50.0% |
| As White | 35 | 15 | 5 | 15 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 37 | 21 | 6 | 10 | 56.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 31 | 88.6% | 48.4% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 8.6% | 83.3% |
| e4 | 1 | 2.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 89% of White games, 48.4% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Mphungu usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (23% of these games) — Mphungu usually continues c4 (71.4% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Mphungu usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 9% of White games, 83.3% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Mphungu usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Mphungu usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 19 | 100.0% | 76.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 100.0% | 65.0% |
Gerrard Mphungu's chess games
All 72 games by Gerrard Mphungu in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 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: 36 wins, 11 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D66 | Indian Defense | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| E22 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B97 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 6/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2019 | Mohamed Tissir | 2,379 | ch-African Rapid | A43 |
| Aug 2019 | Oladapo ADU | 2,273 | ch-African Rapid | B50 |
| Aug 2019 | Abimbola OSUNFUYI | 2,235 | ch-African Rapid | D11 |
| Aug 2019 | Abobker Elarbi | 2,200 | ch-Africa Blitz | D48 |
| Oct 2018 | Obied Moayed | 2,125 | Olympiad-43 | D69 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad-41 | 2014 | 10 | 7 | 2,177 |
| Olympiad-43 | 2018 | 10 | 3 | 2,142 |
| Olympiad-42 | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 2,050 |
| ch-African Rapid | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 2,302 |
| ch-Africa Blitz | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 2,154 |
| chT-Africa rapid | 2019 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,309 |
| MAW olymp qual | 2016 | 6 | 5.5 | 2,180 |
| ch-Africa | 2021 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,119 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Gerrard Mphungu's chess games?
72 games by Gerrard Mphungu, from Jun 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 Gerrard Mphungu has played.
What does Gerrard Mphungu play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Gerrard Mphungu opens with 1.d4 (89% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games), 1.e4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Gerrard Mphungu answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Gerrard Mphungu play as White?
As White, Gerrard Mphungu's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (8 games, 75.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Gerrard Mphungu play as Black?
As Black, Gerrard Mphungu most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 100.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Gerrard Mphungu's FIDE rating?
Gerrard Mphungu is currently rated 2,064 in classical chess, 2,165 in rapid and 2,108 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,128 (Jan 2021).
How many games has Gerrard Mphungu played?
Our database contains 72 games by Gerrard Mphungu, covering Jun 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 36 wins, 11 draws, 25 losses (50.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Gerrard Mphungu?
72 games by Gerrard Mphungu 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.