Prepare against Kudzanai Mamombe
IM · ZWE · World #120,930 classical · FIDE ID 11000147
When preparing against Kudzanai Mamombe, expect 1.e4 in 88% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (55%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 21.1% over 19 games.
Our database contains 152 games by Kudzanai Mamombe, covering Jul 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kudzanai Mamombe's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kudzanai Mamombe 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 | 1,671 | 1,929 | Oct 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,589 | 1,624 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,808 | 2,054 | Jul 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 152 | 33 | 31 | 88 | 21.7% |
| As White | 78 | 16 | 15 | 47 | 20.5% |
| As Black | 74 | 17 | 16 | 41 | 23.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kudzanai Mamombe's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kudzanai Mamombe's side.
First moves as White (78 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 69 | 88.5% | 34.1% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 11.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 88% of White games, 34.1% score
- …c5 (57% of these games) — Mamombe usually continues Nf3 (32.1% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Mamombe usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Mamombe usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 12% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Mamombe usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Mamombe usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Mamombe usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 23 | 57.5% | 45.7% |
| e5 | 9 | 22.5% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 7 | 17.5% | 42.9% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 55.0% | 22.7% |
| d5 | 9 | 45.0% | 33.3% |
Kudzanai Mamombe's chess games
All 152 games by Kudzanai Mamombe in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2013 - 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: 33 wins, 31 draws, 88 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 19 | 4/5/10 | 21.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| A04 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C18 | French: Winawer Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/3/3 | 25.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E69 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2011 | Sachdev Tania | 2,416 | ch-Commonwealth RSA Open | C00 |
| Oct 2000 | Raul Garcia Paolicchi | 2,318 | Olympiad-34 | D23 |
| Oct 2000 | Robert Wayne Smith | 2,270 | Olympiad-34 | B08 |
| Oct 1998 | Paris Klerides | 2,255 | Olympiad-33 | B33 |
| Sep 1996 | John Hutcheson | 2,250 | Olympiad-32 | C19 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad-31 | 1994 | 14 | 5 | 2,135 |
| Olympiad-32 | 1996 | 12 | 4.5 | 2,165 |
| Olympiad-30 | 1992 | 12 | 2 | 2,065 |
| 28th Wch U20 | 1989 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,167 |
| ch-Commonwealth RSA Open | 2011 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,421 |
| Gauteng zt | 1998 | 10 | 4 | 2,205 |
| ch-RSA | 1995 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,148 |
| Olympiad-34 | 2000 | 10 | 5 | 2,295 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kudzanai Mamombe's chess games?
152 games by Kudzanai Mamombe, from Jul 2013 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 Kudzanai Mamombe has played.
What does Kudzanai Mamombe play on the first move as White?
Across 78 games with White in our database, Kudzanai Mamombe opens with 1.e4 (88% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kudzanai Mamombe answers 1...c5 (58% of games), 1...e5 (23% of games), 1...c6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (55% of games), 1...d5 (45% of games).
What openings does Kudzanai Mamombe play as White?
As White, Kudzanai Mamombe's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (19 games, 21.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Modern Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 78 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kudzanai Mamombe play as Black?
As Black, Kudzanai Mamombe most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Sveshnikov (6 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 74 games.
What is Kudzanai Mamombe's FIDE rating?
Kudzanai Mamombe is currently rated 1,671 in classical chess, 1,589 in rapid and 1,808 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,929 (Oct 2017).
How many games has Kudzanai Mamombe played?
Our database contains 152 games by Kudzanai Mamombe, covering Jul 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 31 draws, 88 losses (21.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kudzanai Mamombe?
152 games by Kudzanai Mamombe 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.