Prepare against Imkhita Joya
ZAF · World #59,402 classical · FIDE ID 14358980
Our database contains 30 games by Imkhita Joya, covering Aug 2022 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Imkhita Joya's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Imkhita Joya 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 | 1,858 | 1,858 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,728 | 1,797 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 14 | 3 | 13 | 46.7% |
| As White | 14 | 7 | 2 | 5 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 16 | 7 | 1 | 8 | 43.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Imkhita Joya's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Imkhita Joya's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 13 | 92.9% | 53.8% |
| d4 | 1 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 53.8% score
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Joya usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (23% of these games) — Joya usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (23% of these games) — Joya usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 7% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d6 (100% of these games) — Joya usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 100.0% | 57.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 100.0% | 31.3% |
Imkhita Joya's chess games
All 30 games by Imkhita Joya in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2022 - Aug 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: 14 wins, 3 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E65 | Rat Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Sizakele Masango | 1,897 | South African Open Championship 2026 - Ladies | D00 |
| Feb 2026 | Hayley Nel | 1,823 | SA Adult Closed 2026 | Women | B12 |
| Feb 2026 | Robyn Julian Klaasen | 1,807 | SA Adult Closed 2026 | Women | E65 |
| Jul 2026 | Denise Bouah | 1,805 | South African Open Championship 2026 - Ladies | C05 |
| Jul 2026 | Nina Gardiner | 1,749 | South African Open Championship 2026 - Ladies | C54 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SA Adult Closed 2026 | Women | 2026 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,820 |
| ch-RSA w | 2024 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,551 |
| South African Open Championship 2026 - Ladies | 2026 | 8 | 7 | 1,965 |
| Wch U12 Girls | 2023 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,623 |
| ch-Africa U14 Girls | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,231 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Imkhita Joya's chess games?
30 games by Imkhita Joya, from Aug 2022 to Aug 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 Imkhita Joya has played.
What does Imkhita Joya play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Imkhita Joya opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Imkhita Joya answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Imkhita Joya play as White?
As White, Imkhita Joya's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Imkhita Joya play as Black?
As Black, Imkhita Joya most often plays: Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Imkhita Joya's FIDE rating?
Imkhita Joya is currently rated 1,858 in classical chess, 1,728 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,858 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Imkhita Joya played?
Our database contains 30 games by Imkhita Joya, covering Aug 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 3 draws, 13 losses (46.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Imkhita Joya?
30 games by Imkhita Joya 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.