Prepare against Johannes Manyedi Mabusela
IM · ZAF · World #12,276 classical · FIDE ID 14300702
Our database contains 375 games by Johannes Manyedi Mabusela, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Johannes Manyedi Mabusela's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Johannes Manyedi Mabusela 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 | 2,138 | 2,320 | May 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,297 | 2,332 | Sep 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,199 | 2,281 | Apr 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 375 | 164 | 114 | 97 | 43.7% |
| As White | 176 | 88 | 50 | 38 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 199 | 76 | 64 | 59 | 38.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Johannes Manyedi Mabusela's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Johannes Manyedi Mabusela's side.
First moves as White (176 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 111 | 63.1% | 61.3% |
| e4 | 53 | 30.1% | 67.0% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 5.7% | 80.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.1% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 63% of White games, 61.3% score
- …Nf6 (73% of these games) — Mabusela usually continues c4 (62.1% score)
- …d5 (19% of these games) — Mabusela usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (3% of these games) — Mabusela usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 30% of White games, 67.0% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Mabusela usually continues Nf3 (79.2% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Mabusela usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Mabusela usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 48 | 57.8% | 54.2% |
| c5 | 16 | 19.3% | 56.3% |
| e5 | 9 | 10.8% | 83.3% |
| d6 | 3 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 3.6% | 16.7% |
| c6 | 2 | 2.4% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (76 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 69 | 90.8% | 58.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 6.6% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.3% | 50.0% |
Johannes Manyedi Mabusela's chess games
All 375 games by Johannes Manyedi Mabusela in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2003 - 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: 164 wins, 114 draws, 97 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D36 | Indian Defense | 19 | 10/4/5 | 52.6% |
| A69 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 7/5/1 | 53.8% |
| A08 | Sicilian | 9 | 5/4/0 | 55.6% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| D97 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| E01 | Réti Opening | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 19 | 7/8/4 | 36.8% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 14 | 7/3/4 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 13 | 3/5/5 | 23.1% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 4/3/5 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 12 | 7/4/1 | 58.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 9 | 3/4/2 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A37 | Réti Opening | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| A36 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2012 | Baris Esen | 2,587 | Olympiad-40 | D97 |
| Dec 2018 | Maciej Klekowski | 2,499 | Titled Tue | E19 |
| Mar 2017 | Rodwell Makoto | 2,391 | Waterkloof Open | E04 |
| Jul 2015 | Kenny Solomon | 2,382 | Johannesburg Tsogo Sun Open | E15 |
| Jan 2024 | Aleksandra Maltsevskaya | 2,378 | Titled Tue Early | E83 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2024 | 54 | 22.5 | 2,230 |
| ch-RSA | 2017 | 44 | 24.5 | 2,262 |
| South African Open | 2015 | 20 | 14 | 2,239 |
| Pretoria Capablanca | 2013 | 17 | 8.5 | 2,262 |
| Wch U20 | 2003 | 13 | 6 | 2,295 |
| 43rd Wch U20 | 2004 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,269 |
| chT-RSA Regions | 2020 | 11 | 9 | 2,177 |
| Olympiad-43 | 2018 | 10 | 6 | 2,291 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Johannes Manyedi Mabusela's chess games?
375 games by Johannes Manyedi Mabusela, from Oct 2003 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 Johannes Manyedi Mabusela has played.
What does Johannes Manyedi Mabusela play on the first move as White?
Across 176 games with White in our database, Johannes Manyedi Mabusela opens with 1.d4 (63% of games), 1.e4 (30% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Johannes Manyedi Mabusela answers 1...e6 (58% of games), 1...c5 (19% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games), 1...g6 (1% of games).
What openings does Johannes Manyedi Mabusela play as White?
As White, Johannes Manyedi Mabusela's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (19 games, 52.6% win rate); Benoni Defense (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 176 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Johannes Manyedi Mabusela play as Black?
As Black, Johannes Manyedi Mabusela most often plays: French: Classical Variation (19 games, 36.8% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (14 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (13 games, 23.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 199 games.
What is Johannes Manyedi Mabusela's FIDE rating?
Johannes Manyedi Mabusela is currently rated 2,138 in classical chess, 2,297 in rapid and 2,199 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,320 (May 2013).
How many games has Johannes Manyedi Mabusela played?
Our database contains 375 games by Johannes Manyedi Mabusela, covering Oct 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 164 wins, 114 draws, 97 losses (43.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Johannes Manyedi Mabusela?
375 games by Johannes Manyedi Mabusela 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.