Prepare against Jacob Dumisani Mnguni
CM · ZAF · World #9,405 classical · FIDE ID 14320908
When preparing against Jacob Dumisani Mnguni, expect 1.c4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian as White, 60.9% over 23 games.
Our database contains 137 games by Jacob Dumisani Mnguni, covering Jun 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jacob Dumisani Mnguni's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jacob Dumisani Mnguni 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 | 2,179 | 2,205 | Feb 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,194 | 2,210 | May 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,037 | 2,150 | Jul 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 137 | 76 | 31 | 30 | 55.5% |
| As White | 72 | 40 | 18 | 14 | 55.6% |
| As Black | 65 | 36 | 13 | 16 | 55.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jacob Dumisani Mnguni's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jacob Dumisani Mnguni's side.
First moves as White (72 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 61 | 84.7% | 71.3% |
| d4 | 6 | 8.3% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 85% of White games, 71.3% score
- …e5 (39% of these games) — Mnguni usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Mnguni usually continues g3 (85.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Mnguni usually continues g3 (68.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 8% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Mnguni usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Mnguni usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 53.3% | 68.8% |
| e5 | 7 | 23.3% | 71.4% |
| e6 | 5 | 16.7% | 30.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 66.7% | 58.3% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 33.3% | 75.0% |
Jacob Dumisani Mnguni's chess games
All 137 games by Jacob Dumisani Mnguni in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2015 - 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: 76 wins, 31 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 23 | 14/6/3 | 60.9% |
| A13 | English Opening | 21 | 14/4/3 | 66.7% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A12 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| E62 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 10 | 5/4/1 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 7 | 7/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B81 | Sicilian: Scheveningen | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Bishop's Opening: Boden-Kieseritzky Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2017 | Rodwell Makoto | 2,391 | Waterkloof Open | A13 |
| Sep 2024 | Gillan Bwalya | 2,347 | Kimberley Extravaganza Open | A22 |
| Mar 2024 | Watu Kobese | 2,268 | ch-RSA | C42 |
| Apr 2017 | Musatwe Simutowe | 2,198 | Johannesburg PSS Capablanca A | B42 |
| May 2019 | Providence Oatlhotse | 2,165 | Sandton SWVG Blitz Open | D15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-RSA | 2024 | 22 | 11 | 2,199 |
| 8th Johannesburg FASU Blitz Open | 2016 | 10 | 6.5 | 1,919 |
| South African Open | 2017 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,194 |
| Sandton SWVG Blitz Open | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 2,125 |
| Kimberley Extravaganza Open | 2024 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,213 |
| Sandton SWVG Rapid Open | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 2,171 |
| Johannesburg PSS Capablanca A | 2017 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,132 |
| Johannesburg Sandton Open | 2018 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,209 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jacob Dumisani Mnguni's chess games?
137 games by Jacob Dumisani Mnguni, from Jun 2015 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 Jacob Dumisani Mnguni has played.
What does Jacob Dumisani Mnguni play on the first move as White?
Across 72 games with White in our database, Jacob Dumisani Mnguni opens with 1.c4 (85% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jacob Dumisani Mnguni answers 1...c5 (53% of games), 1...e5 (23% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Jacob Dumisani Mnguni play as White?
As White, Jacob Dumisani Mnguni's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (23 games, 60.9% win rate); English Opening (21 games, 66.7% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 72 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jacob Dumisani Mnguni play as Black?
As Black, Jacob Dumisani Mnguni most often plays: Slav Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Scheveningen (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 65 games.
What is Jacob Dumisani Mnguni's FIDE rating?
Jacob Dumisani Mnguni is currently rated 2,179 in classical chess, 2,194 in rapid and 2,037 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,205 (Feb 2018).
How many games has Jacob Dumisani Mnguni played?
Our database contains 137 games by Jacob Dumisani Mnguni, covering Jun 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 76 wins, 31 draws, 30 losses (55.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jacob Dumisani Mnguni?
137 games by Jacob Dumisani Mnguni 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.