Prepare against Khanya Mazibuko
CM · ZAF · World #19,835 classical · FIDE ID 14321041
Our database contains 288 games by Khanya Mazibuko, covering May 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Khanya Mazibuko's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Khanya Mazibuko 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 | 2,059 | 2,084 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,910 | 1,910 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,950 | 1,958 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 288 | 113 | 46 | 129 | 39.2% |
| As White | 152 | 64 | 24 | 64 | 42.1% |
| As Black | 136 | 49 | 22 | 65 | 36.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Khanya Mazibuko's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Khanya Mazibuko's side.
First moves as White (152 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 139 | 91.4% | 52.5% |
| d4 | 8 | 5.3% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.3% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.3% | 25.0% |
| d3 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 91% of White games, 52.5% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Mazibuko usually continues Nf3 (46.7% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Mazibuko usually continues Nf3 (52.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Mazibuko usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Mazibuko usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Mazibuko usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (65 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 40 | 61.5% | 38.7% |
| c5 | 23 | 35.4% | 39.1% |
| c6 | 2 | 3.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 46 | 100.0% | 52.2% |
Khanya Mazibuko's chess games
All 288 games by Khanya Mazibuko in the Chess.ceo database (May 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: 113 wins, 46 draws, 129 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 16 | 9/1/6 | 56.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 14 | 6/4/4 | 42.9% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 10 | 2/1/7 | 20.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 7/0/3 | 70.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 9 | 7/1/1 | 77.8% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| B38 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| D02 | London System | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| E05 | Catalan | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2023 | Kirk Ghazarian | 2,473 | Titled Tue Late | B28 |
| Oct 2021 | Mihnea Costachi | 2,471 | Titled Tue | A01 |
| Jun 2020 | Petr Kostenko | 2,429 | Titled Tue | C06 |
| Jan 2023 | Daniel Taboas Rodriguez | 2,368 | Titled Tue Early | C67 |
| Apr 2023 | Arad Nazari | 2,367 | Titled Tue Early | C36 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2023 | 115 | 46.5 | 2,137 |
| ch-RSA U16 | 2017 | 19 | 11.5 | 1,720 |
| South African Open | 2017 | 13 | 5 | 1,856 |
| chT-RSA Regions | 2020 | 12 | 8 | 1,882 |
| chT-RSA U20 | 2020 | 11 | 10 | 1,817 |
| ch-RSA Open | 2024 | 10 | 8 | 2,230 |
| Johannesburg PSS Prestige Open | 2017 | 10 | 4 | 1,927 |
| Johannesburg PSS Capablanca B | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,844 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Khanya Mazibuko's chess games?
288 games by Khanya Mazibuko, from May 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 Khanya Mazibuko has played.
What does Khanya Mazibuko play on the first move as White?
Across 152 games with White in our database, Khanya Mazibuko opens with 1.e4 (91% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Khanya Mazibuko answers 1...e5 (62% of games), 1...c5 (35% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Khanya Mazibuko play as White?
As White, Khanya Mazibuko's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (16 games, 56.3% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (14 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (13 games, 46.2% win rate). The full breakdown of 152 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Khanya Mazibuko play as Black?
As Black, Khanya Mazibuko most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Closed (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (10 games, 30.0% win rate); London System (9 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 136 games.
What is Khanya Mazibuko's FIDE rating?
Khanya Mazibuko is currently rated 2,059 in classical chess, 1,910 in rapid and 1,950 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,084 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Khanya Mazibuko played?
Our database contains 288 games by Khanya Mazibuko, covering May 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 113 wins, 46 draws, 129 losses (39.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Khanya Mazibuko?
288 games by Khanya Mazibuko 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.