Prepare against Kgomotso Ndachipiwa
BWA · World #118,585 classical · FIDE ID 11308001
When preparing against Kgomotso Ndachipiwa, expect 1.d4 in 43% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (63%).
Our database contains 45 games by Kgomotso Ndachipiwa, covering Mar 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Kgomotso Ndachipiwa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kgomotso Ndachipiwa 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 | 1,677 | 1,718 | Feb 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,751 | 1,751 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,725 | 1,744 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 45 | 11 | 10 | 24 | 24.4% |
| As White | 21 | 7 | 2 | 12 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 24 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 16.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kgomotso Ndachipiwa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kgomotso Ndachipiwa's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 9 | 42.9% | 38.9% |
| c4 | 7 | 33.3% | 35.7% |
| e4 | 5 | 23.8% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 43% of White games, 38.9% score
- …d5 (67% of these games) — Ndachipiwa usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Ndachipiwa usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Ndachipiwa usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 33% of White games, 35.7% score
- …e6 (43% of these games) — Ndachipiwa usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Ndachipiwa usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (14% of these games) — Ndachipiwa usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 84.6% | 40.9% |
| d5 | 2 | 15.4% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 62.5% | 20.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 12.5% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
Kgomotso Ndachipiwa's chess games
All 45 games by Kgomotso Ndachipiwa in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2015 - Aug 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, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D13 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D13 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | King's Pawn Game: Tayler Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C71 | Ruy Lopez: Steinitz Defense Deferred | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2019 | Dericka Figaro | 1,644 | ch-Africa U1700/2300 w | A36 |
| Feb 2026 | Motlhako Kaone | 1,590 | 2026 BOTSWANA SENIOR NATIONAL TEAM - FINAL | C42 |
| Jun 2017 | Linda Jambo | 1,554 | Livingstone zt 4.3 w | C47 |
| Jan 2019 | Mabedi Mbo | 1,482 | ch-Africa U1700/2300 w | D02 |
| Apr 2018 | Giulia Orru | 1,334 | ch-World Amateur U1700 w | B02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-World Amateur U1700 w | 2018 | 9 | 5 | 1,386 |
| Olympiad Women-43 | 2018 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,430 |
| Africa KCF Inv tt | 2017 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,522 |
| ch-Africa U1700/2300 w | 2019 | 6 | 4 | 1,572 |
| Livingstone zt 4.3 w | 2017 | 5 | 2 | 1,624 |
| 2026 BOTSWANA SENIOR NATIONAL TEAM - FINAL | 2026 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,532 |
| 2026 BOTSWANA SENIOR NATIONAL TEAM - FINALS | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,432 |
| 2026 BetXplosion National Chess Championship | 2026 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,670 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kgomotso Ndachipiwa's chess games?
45 games by Kgomotso Ndachipiwa, from Mar 2015 to Aug 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 Kgomotso Ndachipiwa has played.
What does Kgomotso Ndachipiwa play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Kgomotso Ndachipiwa opens with 1.d4 (43% of games), 1.c4 (33% of games), 1.e4 (24% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kgomotso Ndachipiwa answers 1...e5 (85% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (63% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games), 1...d6 (13% of games).
What openings does Kgomotso Ndachipiwa play as White?
As White, Kgomotso Ndachipiwa's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kgomotso Ndachipiwa play as Black?
As Black, Kgomotso Ndachipiwa most often plays: Petrov's Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Kgomotso Ndachipiwa's FIDE rating?
Kgomotso Ndachipiwa is currently rated 1,677 in classical chess, 1,751 in rapid and 1,725 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,718 (Feb 2026).
How many games has Kgomotso Ndachipiwa played?
Our database contains 45 games by Kgomotso Ndachipiwa, covering Mar 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 10 draws, 24 losses (24.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kgomotso Ndachipiwa?
45 games by Kgomotso Ndachipiwa 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.