Prepare against Kudzanayi Charinda
WCM · ZWE · World #49,572 classical · FIDE ID 11000538
When preparing against Kudzanayi Charinda, expect 1.e4 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (79%).
Our database contains 101 games by Kudzanayi Charinda, covering Jan 2017 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Kudzanayi Charinda's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kudzanayi Charinda 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 | 1,895 | 1,907 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,831 | 1,831 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,841 | 1,841 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 101 | 37 | 13 | 51 | 36.6% |
| As White | 55 | 18 | 10 | 27 | 32.7% |
| As Black | 46 | 19 | 3 | 24 | 41.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kudzanayi Charinda's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kudzanayi Charinda's side.
First moves as White (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 41 | 74.5% | 35.4% |
| c4 | 11 | 20.0% | 68.2% |
| d4 | 3 | 5.5% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 75% of White games, 35.4% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Charinda usually continues Nf3 (36.1% score)
- …c6 (22% of these games) — Charinda usually continues d4 (22.2% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Charinda usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- 1.c4 — 20% of White games, 68.2% score
- …c6 (36% of these games) — Charinda usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Charinda usually continues Nc3 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Charinda usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 90.9% | 45.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 19 | 79.2% | 47.4% |
| d5 | 5 | 20.8% | 50.0% |
Kudzanayi Charinda's chess games
All 101 games by Kudzanayi Charinda in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2017 - Sep 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: 37 wins, 13 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 9 | 2/0/7 | 22.2% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B42 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D40 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B32 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D02 | London System | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E10 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2020 | Trisha Kanyamarala | 2,193 | Djerba Online w | B24 |
| Jun 2020 | Tatiana Bogumil | 2,182 | Djerba Online w | B27 |
| Sep 2024 | Shrook Wafa | 2,137 | Olympiad Women-45 | B56 |
| Jul 2022 | Valentina Verbin | 2,069 | Olympiad Women-44 | B56 |
| Jun 2020 | Elza Khazieva | 2,016 | Djerba Online w | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Djerba Online w | 2020 | 17 | 9 | 2,016 |
| ch-Africa w | 2021 | 16 | 9.5 | 1,776 |
| Olympiad Women-43 | 2018 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,866 |
| Olympiad Women-44 | 2022 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,975 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 1-25 | 2026 | 9 | 3 | 1,786 |
| Olympiad Women-45 | 2024 | 8 | 4 | 2,006 |
| Titled Arena Mar 6th | 2021 | 7 | 2 | 1,989 |
| Olympiad Women-42 | 2016 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,600 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kudzanayi Charinda's chess games?
101 games by Kudzanayi Charinda, from Jan 2017 to Sep 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 Kudzanayi Charinda has played.
What does Kudzanayi Charinda play on the first move as White?
Across 55 games with White in our database, Kudzanayi Charinda opens with 1.e4 (75% of games), 1.c4 (20% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kudzanayi Charinda answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games).
What openings does Kudzanayi Charinda play as White?
As White, Kudzanayi Charinda's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 55 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kudzanayi Charinda play as Black?
As Black, Kudzanayi Charinda most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); London System (6 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 46 games.
What is Kudzanayi Charinda's FIDE rating?
Kudzanayi Charinda is currently rated 1,895 in classical chess, 1,831 in rapid and 1,841 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,907 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Kudzanayi Charinda played?
Our database contains 101 games by Kudzanayi Charinda, covering Jan 2017 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 13 draws, 51 losses (36.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kudzanayi Charinda?
101 games by Kudzanayi Charinda 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.