Prepare against Kgotlane Oratile
BWA · World #30,947 classical · FIDE ID 11306351
Our database contains 43 games by Kgotlane Oratile, covering Oct 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Kgotlane Oratile's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kgotlane Oratile 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 | 1,980 | 2,085 | Apr 2022 |
| Rapid | 1,965 | 1,966 | Jan 2023 |
| Blitz | 1,975 | 1,979 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 43 | 13 | 8 | 21 | 30.2% |
| As White | 19 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 36.8% |
| As Black | 24 | 6 | 5 | 12 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kgotlane Oratile's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kgotlane Oratile's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 78.9% | 46.7% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 15.8% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 79% of White games, 46.7% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Oratile usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Oratile usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Oratile usually continues d3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 16% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Oratile usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Oratile usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Oratile usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 92.3% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Kgotlane Oratile's chess games
All 43 games by Kgotlane Oratile in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 13 wins, 8 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B25 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C44 | King's Knight Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E85 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/0 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2018 | Ndawana Mosenya | 2,000 | BOT-ch Open | B22 |
| Feb 2026 | Thuso Mosutha | 1,999 | 2026 BOTSWANA SENIOR NATIONAL TEAM - FINAL | A15 |
| Jul 2026 | Kuda Bayani | 1,926 | 2026 BetXplosion National Chess Championship | A45 |
| Jul 2026 | Bokamoso Simon | 1,862 | 2026 BetXplosion National Chess Championship | A46 |
| Jul 2026 | Tefo Alefeng | 1,861 | 2026 BetXplosion National Chess Championship | A04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KCF University Cup | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 1,972 |
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,936 |
| BOT-ch Open | 2018 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,924 |
| Olympiad-45 | 2024 | 5 | 2 | 1,972 |
| 2026 BetXplosion National Chess Championship | 2026 | 5 | 3 | 1,976 |
| 2026 BOTSWANA SENIOR NATIONAL TEAM - FINAL | 2026 | 5 | 2 | 1,849 |
| 2026 BOTSWANA SENIOR NATIONAL TEAM - FINALS | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,553 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kgotlane Oratile's chess games?
43 games by Kgotlane Oratile, from Oct 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 Kgotlane Oratile has played.
What does Kgotlane Oratile play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Kgotlane Oratile opens with 1.e4 (79% of games), 1.Nf3 (16% of games), 1.c4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kgotlane Oratile answers 1...c5 (92% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Kgotlane Oratile play as White?
As White, Kgotlane Oratile's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); King's Knight Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kgotlane Oratile play as Black?
As Black, Kgotlane Oratile most often plays: Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon (5 games, 20.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Kgotlane Oratile's FIDE rating?
Kgotlane Oratile is currently rated 1,980 in classical chess, 1,965 in rapid and 1,975 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,085 (Apr 2022).
How many games has Kgotlane Oratile played?
Our database contains 43 games by Kgotlane Oratile, covering Oct 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 8 draws, 21 losses (30.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kgotlane Oratile?
43 games by Kgotlane Oratile 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.