Prepare against Kabwe Timothy
ZMB · World #9,711 classical · FIDE ID 8707200
When preparing against Kabwe Timothy, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (75%).
Our database contains 31 games by Kabwe Timothy, covering Jan 2017 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Kabwe Timothy's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kabwe Timothy 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 | 2,175 | 2,279 | Jul 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,123 | 2,171 | Dec 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,210 | 2,231 | May 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 13 | 11 | 7 | 41.9% |
| As White | 14 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 17 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 41.2% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2014-2026): 981 rated games against 358 different opponents, across 124 events in 9 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 832 | 449 | 212 | 171 | 54.0% | 2,053 | 2,178 | 28 |
| Rapid | 85 | 49 | 9 | 27 | 57.6% | 2,014 | 2,066 | 15 |
| Blitz | 14 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 64.3% | 1,934 | 2,014 | 5 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 215 | 59 | 76 | 80 | 27.4% |
| Against lower-rated | 667 | 403 | 140 | 124 | 60.4% |
Wins over titled players: 34 vs IM · 34 vs FM · 51 vs CM · 1 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
15 tournament wins from 99 events, 8 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 100 | 56 | 10 | 34 | 2,057 | 2,129 |
| 2025 | 180 | 96 | 45 | 39 | 2,056 | 2,175 |
| 2024 | 111 | 73 | 23 | 15 | 1,995 | 2,189 |
| 2023 | 117 | 55 | 36 | 26 | 2,016 | 2,104 |
| 2022 | 77 | 39 | 20 | 18 | 2,082 | 2,191 |
| 2021 | 49 | 26 | 14 | 9 | 2,093 | 2,232 |
| 2020 | 30 | 21 | 4 | 5 | 1,995 | 2,215 |
| 2019 | 68 | 36 | 16 | 16 | 2,023 | 2,137 |
| 2018 | 74 | 45 | 17 | 12 | 2,096 | 2,243 |
| 2017 | 100 | 46 | 31 | 23 | 2,068 | 2,143 |
| 2016 | 31 | 14 | 3 | 14 | 2,129 | 2,074 |
| 2015 | 33 | 18 | 8 | 7 | 2,078 | 2,174 |
| 2014 | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 2,290 | 2,157 |
Where Kabwe Timothy has played
Zambia (101) · Zimbabwe (9) · Namibia (4) · Botswana (3) · South Africa (3) · India (1) · Lesotho (1) · Nigeria (1) · Norway (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kabwe Timothy's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kabwe Timothy's side.
First moves as White (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 2 | 100.0% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Timothy usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 5 | 83.3% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 75.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
Kabwe Timothy's chess games
All 31 games by Kabwe Timothy in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2017 - Oct 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: 13 wins, 11 draws, 7 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B09 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Reversed Chigorin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D94 | Slav Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Bronstein-Larsen | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2022 | Kareim Wageih | 2,387 | Olympiad-44 | D02 |
| Mar 2018 | Prince Daniel Mulenga | 2,233 | ch-ZAM | E12 |
| Mar 2017 | Spencer Masango | 2,232 | ZAM Open | A48 |
| Mar 2018 | Musatwe Simutowe | 2,221 | ch-ZAM | B15 |
| Oct 2017 | Jonathan Pein | 2,201 | Africa KCF Inv tt | A06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 7 | 2 | 2,135 |
| Africa KCF Inv tt | 2017 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,379 |
| 2026 Malawi Open Chess Championship - Open | 2026 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,236 |
| ch-ZAM | 2018 | 5 | 2.5 | 2,259 |
| ZAM Open | 2017 | 4 | 3 | 2,346 |
| Lusaka zt 4.5 | 2024 | 4 | 3 | 2,356 |
Interactive opening tree from all 31 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kabwe Timothy's chess games?
31 games by Kabwe Timothy, from Jan 2017 to Oct 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 Kabwe Timothy has played.
What does Kabwe Timothy play on the first move as White?
Across 2 games with White in our database, Kabwe Timothy opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kabwe Timothy answers 1...c6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games).
What openings does Kabwe Timothy play as White?
As White, Kabwe Timothy's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Torre Attack (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Modern Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kabwe Timothy play as Black?
As Black, Kabwe Timothy most often plays: Slav Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Kabwe Timothy's FIDE rating?
Kabwe Timothy is currently rated 2,175 in classical chess, 2,123 in rapid and 2,210 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,279 (Jul 2019).
How many games has Kabwe Timothy played?
Our database contains 31 games by Kabwe Timothy, covering Jan 2017 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 11 draws, 7 losses (41.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kabwe Timothy?
31 games by Kabwe Timothy 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.