Prepare against Goodwill Khoa
CM · Namibia · World #44,467 classical · FIDE ID 15200264
Our database contains 105 games by Goodwill Khoa, covering Jan 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Goodwill Khoa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Goodwill Khoa 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 | 1,916 | 1,952 | Apr 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,894 | 1,894 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,848 | 1,848 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 105 | 38 | 10 | 57 | 36.2% |
| As White | 54 | 19 | 5 | 30 | 35.2% |
| As Black | 51 | 19 | 5 | 27 | 37.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Goodwill Khoa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Goodwill Khoa's side.
First moves as White (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 25 | 46.3% | 44.0% |
| e4 | 15 | 27.8% | 36.7% |
| f4 | 5 | 9.3% | 20.0% |
| c4 | 5 | 9.3% | 40.0% |
| d4 | 4 | 7.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 46% of White games, 44.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Khoa usually continues c4 (43.8% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Khoa usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Khoa usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 28% of White games, 36.7% score
- …c5 (53% of these games) — Khoa usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Khoa usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Khoa usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 52.0% | 38.5% |
| e5 | 6 | 24.0% | 16.7% |
| g6 | 4 | 16.0% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 8.0% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 82.4% | 46.4% |
| g6 | 3 | 17.6% | 66.7% |
Goodwill Khoa's chess games
All 105 games by Goodwill Khoa in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2017 - 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: 38 wins, 10 draws, 57 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | English Opening | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2025 | Juan Sebastian Herrera | 2,230 | Titled Tue Early | B38 |
| Jun 2014 | Barileng Gaealafshwe | 2,210 | Windhoek zt 4.3 | D36 |
| Feb 2025 | Asa Hoffmann | 2,178 | Titled Tue Early | A45 |
| May 2013 | Jona Chaka | 2,175 | Gaborone zt 4.3 | D02 |
| Feb 2025 | Vedant Nitin vekhande | 2,167 | Titled Tue Early | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 36 | 11 | 1,994 |
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,962 |
| Olympiad-45 | 2024 | 8 | 4 | 1,965 |
| ch-NAM | 2024 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,836 |
| Online Olym Div4 B | 2021 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,950 |
| Olympiad-38 | 2008 | 7 | 3 | 2,059 |
| Gaborone zt 4.3 | 2013 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,190 |
| ch-Africa | 2014 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,115 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Goodwill Khoa's chess games?
105 games by Goodwill Khoa, from Jan 2017 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 Goodwill Khoa has played.
What does Goodwill Khoa play on the first move as White?
Across 54 games with White in our database, Goodwill Khoa opens with 1.Nf3 (46% of games), 1.e4 (28% of games), 1.f4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Goodwill Khoa answers 1...c5 (52% of games), 1...e5 (24% of games), 1...g6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (82% of games), 1...g6 (18% of games).
What openings does Goodwill Khoa play as White?
As White, Goodwill Khoa's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Bird's opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 54 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Goodwill Khoa play as Black?
As Black, Goodwill Khoa most often plays: Modern Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 51 games.
What is Goodwill Khoa's FIDE rating?
Goodwill Khoa is currently rated 1,916 in classical chess, 1,894 in rapid and 1,848 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,952 (Apr 2018).
How many games has Goodwill Khoa played?
Our database contains 105 games by Goodwill Khoa, covering Jan 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 10 draws, 57 losses (36.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Goodwill Khoa?
105 games by Goodwill Khoa 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.