Prepare against Kuhlase Matthiolus Makhosonke
ZAF · World #81,926 classical · FIDE ID 14311283
When preparing against Kuhlase Matthiolus Makhosonke, expect 1.d4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 38 games by Kuhlase Matthiolus Makhosonke, covering Jan 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Kuhlase Matthiolus Makhosonke's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kuhlase Matthiolus Makhosonke 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 | 1,783 | 1,894 | Aug 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,840 | 1,876 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 13 | 10 | 15 | 34.2% |
| As White | 18 | 7 | 7 | 4 | 38.9% |
| As Black | 20 | 6 | 3 | 11 | 30.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 17 | 94.4% | 61.8% |
| e4 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 61.8% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Makhosonke usually continues c4 (43.8% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Makhosonke usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Makhosonke usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 6% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (100% of these games) — Makhosonke usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 100.0% | 44.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Kuhlase Matthiolus Makhosonke's chess games
All 38 games by Kuhlase Matthiolus Makhosonke in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2018 - 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, 10 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E74 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E30 | Indian Defense: Seirawan Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E01 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E15 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | James Allison | 1,778 | South African Open | E15 |
| Dec 2019 | Cavan Jacobs | 1,729 | ch-RSA B | E74 |
| Jul 2022 | Roland C. Willenberg | 1,682 | South African Open | D35 |
| Dec 2019 | Jacques Basson | 1,670 | ch-RSA B | A53 |
| Jun 2024 | Mbusiswa Zuma | 1,668 | ch-RSA Open | E61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South African Open | 2022 | 11 | 5 | 1,658 |
| ch-RSA B | 2019 | 10 | 5 | 1,744 |
| ch-RSA Open | 2024 | 7 | 4 | 1,891 |
| Kimberley Moja Open | 2022 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,756 |
| Cape Town Masters | 2025 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,796 |
| South African Open Championship 2026 - Advanced | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 1,675 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kuhlase Matthiolus Makhosonke's chess games?
38 games by Kuhlase Matthiolus Makhosonke, from Jan 2018 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 Kuhlase Matthiolus Makhosonke has played.
What does Kuhlase Matthiolus Makhosonke play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Kuhlase Matthiolus Makhosonke opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kuhlase Matthiolus Makhosonke answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Kuhlase Matthiolus Makhosonke play as White?
As White, Kuhlase Matthiolus Makhosonke's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kuhlase Matthiolus Makhosonke play as Black?
As Black, Kuhlase Matthiolus Makhosonke most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Kuhlase Matthiolus Makhosonke's FIDE rating?
Kuhlase Matthiolus Makhosonke is currently rated 1,783 in classical chess and 1,840 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,894 (Aug 2024).
How many games has Kuhlase Matthiolus Makhosonke played?
Our database contains 38 games by Kuhlase Matthiolus Makhosonke, covering Jan 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 10 draws, 15 losses (34.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kuhlase Matthiolus Makhosonke?
38 games by Kuhlase Matthiolus Makhosonke 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.