Prepare against Jemusse Zhemba
FM · ZWE · World #13,178 classical · FIDE ID 11001933
When preparing against Jemusse Zhemba, expect 1.e4 in 52% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%).
Our database contains 60 games by Jemusse Zhemba, covering Jan 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jemusse Zhemba's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jemusse Zhemba 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 | 2,108 | 2,246 | Aug 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,145 | 2,152 | Apr 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,201 | 2,226 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 26 | 13 | 21 | 43.3% |
| As White | 31 | 13 | 5 | 13 | 41.9% |
| As Black | 29 | 13 | 8 | 8 | 44.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jemusse Zhemba's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jemusse Zhemba's side.
First moves as White (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 51.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 25.8% | 62.5% |
| d4 | 7 | 22.6% | 35.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 52% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Zhemba usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Zhemba usually continues Bc4 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (13% of these games) — Zhemba usually continues e5 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 26% of White games, 62.5% score
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Zhemba usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Zhemba usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (13% of these games) — Zhemba usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 5 | 71.4% | 90.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 85.7% | 58.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
Jemusse Zhemba's chess games
All 60 games by Jemusse Zhemba 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: 26 wins, 13 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A37 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Réti Opening | 5 | 0/3/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A48 | London System | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A10 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C87 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B46 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2018 | Al Khatib Ahmad | 2,355 | Olympiad-43 | C84 |
| Aug 2022 | Hamish Olson | 2,343 | Olympiad-44 | E14 |
| Jun 2017 | Pedro Aderito | 2,310 | Livingstone FIDE zt 4.3 | E42 |
| Sep 2018 | Daniel Anwuli | 2,267 | Olympiad-43 | A10 |
| Aug 2022 | Banele Mhango | 2,238 | Olympiad-44 | E01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Africa | 2024 | 14 | 6.5 | 2,182 |
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,427 |
| ch-Africa U20 | 2016 | 9 | 6 | 2,128 |
| Olympiad-43 | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,179 |
| Livingstone FIDE zt 4.3 | 2017 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,331 |
| ch-Africa rapid | 2024 | 6 | 3 | 2,267 |
| chT-AFR 13th Rapid | 2024 | 5 | 2 | 2,103 |
| 13th African Mixed Rapid | 2024 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,231 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jemusse Zhemba's chess games?
60 games by Jemusse Zhemba, 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 Jemusse Zhemba has played.
What does Jemusse Zhemba play on the first move as White?
Across 31 games with White in our database, Jemusse Zhemba opens with 1.e4 (52% of games), 1.Nf3 (26% of games), 1.d4 (23% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jemusse Zhemba answers 1...e5 (71% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games), 1...b6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Jemusse Zhemba play as White?
As White, Jemusse Zhemba's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Vienna Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 31 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jemusse Zhemba play as Black?
As Black, Jemusse Zhemba most often plays: Réti Opening (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Jemusse Zhemba's FIDE rating?
Jemusse Zhemba is currently rated 2,108 in classical chess, 2,145 in rapid and 2,201 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,246 (Aug 2023).
How many games has Jemusse Zhemba played?
Our database contains 60 games by Jemusse Zhemba, covering Jan 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 13 draws, 21 losses (43.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jemusse Zhemba?
60 games by Jemusse Zhemba 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.