Prepare against Karabo Teeke
ZAF · World #58,051 classical · FIDE ID 14328682
Our database contains 33 games by Karabo Teeke, covering Aug 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Karabo Teeke's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Karabo Teeke 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 | 1,863 | 1,919 | Dec 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,928 | 1,931 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,898 | 1,898 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 11 | 10 | 12 | 33.3% |
| As White | 19 | 5 | 7 | 7 | 26.3% |
| As Black | 14 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 42.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Karabo Teeke's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Karabo Teeke's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 13 | 68.4% | 42.3% |
| e4 | 6 | 31.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 68% of White games, 42.3% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Teeke usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Teeke usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Teeke usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 32% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Teeke usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Teeke usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Teeke usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 87.5% | 78.6% |
| c6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 75.0% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 25.0% | 100.0% |
Karabo Teeke's chess games
All 33 games by Karabo Teeke in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 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: 11 wins, 10 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A32 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B27 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E02 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A17 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E65 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | Keith Khumalo | 2,113 | South African Open | D02 |
| Sep 2024 | Tyler Nevin | 2,025 | Kimberley Extravaganza Open | A30 |
| Jul 2018 | Chris Kolver | 2,009 | Kinross USSA Open | B33 |
| Jul 2022 | Ethan Samuels | 1,916 | South African Open | E06 |
| Jul 2024 | Jackson Kamau Ndegwa | 1,889 | ch-AFR Amateurs U2000 | B41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South African Open | 2022 | 11 | 6 | 1,873 |
| ch-AFR Amateurs U2000 | 2024 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,041 |
| Kimberley Extravaganza Open | 2024 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,749 |
| Kinross USSA Open | 2018 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,684 |
| Kimberley Moja Open | 2023 | 2 | 0 | 1,670 |
| Witwatersrand Open | 2017 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,392 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Karabo Teeke's chess games?
33 games by Karabo Teeke, from Aug 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 Karabo Teeke has played.
What does Karabo Teeke play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Karabo Teeke opens with 1.d4 (68% of games), 1.e4 (32% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Karabo Teeke answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...c6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Karabo Teeke play as White?
As White, Karabo Teeke's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Karabo Teeke play as Black?
As Black, Karabo Teeke most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Karabo Teeke's FIDE rating?
Karabo Teeke is currently rated 1,863 in classical chess, 1,928 in rapid and 1,898 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,919 (Dec 2024).
How many games has Karabo Teeke played?
Our database contains 33 games by Karabo Teeke, covering Aug 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 10 draws, 12 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Karabo Teeke?
33 games by Karabo Teeke 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.