Prepare against Joy Mtine
ZMB · World #114,437 classical · FIDE ID 8700206
When preparing against Joy Mtine, expect 1.e4 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (47% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (75%).
Our database contains 52 games by Joy Mtine, covering Jan 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Joy Mtine's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joy Mtine 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 | 1,689 | 1,969 | Oct 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 20 | 7 | 25 | 38.5% |
| As White | 28 | 7 | 3 | 18 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 24 | 13 | 4 | 7 | 54.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joy Mtine's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joy Mtine's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 19 | 67.9% | 26.3% |
| d4 | 9 | 32.1% | 38.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 68% of White games, 26.3% score
- …e5 (47% of these games) — Mtine usually continues Nf3 (6.3% score)
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Mtine usually continues Bc4 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (21% of these games) — Mtine usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 32% of White games, 38.9% score
- …d5 (56% of these games) — Mtine usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Mtine usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Mtine usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 46.7% | 71.4% |
| c5 | 6 | 40.0% | 58.3% |
| e6 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 6.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 75.0% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Joy Mtine's chess games
All 52 games by Joy Mtine 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: 20 wins, 7 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E10 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A38 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D15 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2000 | Ila Mody | 2,064 | Olympiad Women-34 | D20 |
| Dec 1990 | Diane Adams | 2,005 | 29th Olympiad w | A25 |
| Aug 2012 | Aditi Soondarsingh | 1,772 | Olympiad Women-40 | D94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29th Olympiad w | 1990 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,115 |
| 32nd Olympiad Women | 1996 | 12 | 5.5 | 2,035 |
| Olympiad Women-34 | 2000 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,023 |
| Olympiad Women-40 | 2012 | 9 | 3 | 1,718 |
| ch-Africa w | 2005 | 8 | 3 | 1,800 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joy Mtine's chess games?
52 games by Joy Mtine, 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 Joy Mtine has played.
What does Joy Mtine play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Joy Mtine opens with 1.e4 (68% of games), 1.d4 (32% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joy Mtine answers 1...e5 (47% of games), 1...c5 (40% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...g6 (25% of games).
What openings does Joy Mtine play as White?
As White, Joy Mtine's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joy Mtine play as Black?
As Black, Joy Mtine most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Modern Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Joy Mtine's FIDE rating?
Joy Mtine is currently rated 1,689 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,969 (Oct 2021).
How many games has Joy Mtine played?
Our database contains 52 games by Joy Mtine, covering Jan 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 7 draws, 25 losses (38.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joy Mtine?
52 games by Joy Mtine 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.