Prepare against Joseph Xavier Nyambalo
CM · Malawi · World #25,611 classical · FIDE ID 20500041
Our database contains 50 games by Joseph Xavier Nyambalo, covering Nov 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Joseph Xavier Nyambalo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joseph Xavier Nyambalo 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 | 2,014 | 2,115 | Aug 2014 |
| Rapid | 2,036 | 2,054 | Jan 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 14 | 14 | 22 | 28.0% |
| As White | 24 | 6 | 10 | 8 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 26 | 8 | 4 | 14 | 30.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joseph Xavier Nyambalo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joseph Xavier Nyambalo's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 10 | 41.7% | 45.0% |
| c4 | 6 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 4 | 16.7% | 37.5% |
| d4 | 3 | 12.5% | 33.3% |
| g3 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 42% of White games, 45.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Nyambalo usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Nyambalo usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Nyambalo usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 25% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Nyambalo usually continues Nc3 (25.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Nyambalo usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Nyambalo usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 70.0% | 42.9% |
| e5 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 50.0% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 6 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
Joseph Xavier Nyambalo's chess games
All 50 games by Joseph Xavier Nyambalo in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2010 - 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: 14 wins, 14 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D95 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C99 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2021 | Donaldo Paiva | 2,230 | ch-Africa | D17 |
| Aug 2012 | Ricardo Ernesto Chavez | 2,205 | Olympiad-40 | E61 |
| Sep 2012 | Joseph Atwoli | 2,065 | Olympiad-40 | B20 |
| Aug 2014 | Rolando Fesalbon | 2,051 | Olympiad-41 | D13 |
| Oct 2010 | Rigoberto Tromp | 1,992 | Olympiad-39 | D37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Africa | 2021 | 13 | 4 | 1,997 |
| Olympiad-41 | 2014 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,920 |
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,048 |
| Olympiad-40 | 2012 | 8 | 4 | 2,182 |
| Olympiad-39 | 2010 | 8 | 3 | 2,086 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joseph Xavier Nyambalo's chess games?
50 games by Joseph Xavier Nyambalo, from Nov 2010 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 Joseph Xavier Nyambalo has played.
What does Joseph Xavier Nyambalo play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Joseph Xavier Nyambalo opens with 1.Nf3 (42% of games), 1.c4 (25% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joseph Xavier Nyambalo answers 1...c5 (70% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Joseph Xavier Nyambalo play as White?
As White, Joseph Xavier Nyambalo's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joseph Xavier Nyambalo play as Black?
As Black, Joseph Xavier Nyambalo most often plays: Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Joseph Xavier Nyambalo's FIDE rating?
Joseph Xavier Nyambalo is currently rated 2,014 in classical chess, 2,036 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,115 (Aug 2014).
How many games has Joseph Xavier Nyambalo played?
Our database contains 50 games by Joseph Xavier Nyambalo, covering Nov 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 14 draws, 22 losses (28.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joseph Xavier Nyambalo?
50 games by Joseph Xavier Nyambalo 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.