Prepare against Kulasande Mafanya
ZAF · World #69,533 classical · FIDE ID 14308029
When preparing against Kulasande Mafanya, expect 1.d4 in 65% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%).
Our database contains 38 games by Kulasande Mafanya, covering May 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Kulasande Mafanya's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kulasande Mafanya 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 | 1,823 | 1,920 | Jul 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,944 | 1,944 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,928 | 1,929 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 13 | 4 | 21 | 34.2% |
| As White | 23 | 6 | 3 | 14 | 26.1% |
| As Black | 15 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 46.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kulasande Mafanya's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kulasande Mafanya's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 15 | 65.2% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 4 | 17.4% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 8.7% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 8.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 65% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Mafanya usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Mafanya usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Mafanya usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 17% of White games, 0.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Mafanya usually continues f4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Mafanya usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Mafanya usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 4 | 57.1% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 42.9% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 83.3% | 90.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Kulasande Mafanya's chess games
All 38 games by Kulasande Mafanya in the Chess.ceo database (May 2014 - 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: 13 wins, 4 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C35 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A14 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A70 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2014 | Yuki Katsuta | 1,917 | 13th ch-World University | E01 |
| Aug 2014 | Darren Bornheim | 1,792 | 13th ch-World University | A70 |
| Apr 2015 | Rahul Beekrum | 1,646 | Witwatersrand USSA Cup | B85 |
| Aug 2014 | Vishay Hardwarsing | 1,596 | 13th ch-World University | E91 |
| Jul 2017 | Sipho Baloyi | 1,596 | South African Open | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13th ch-World University | 2014 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,030 |
| South African Open | 2017 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,533 |
| Witwatersrand USSA Cup | 2015 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,731 |
| Witwatersrand Open | 2017 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,725 |
| ch-Commonwealth RSA Open | 2011 | 5 | 2 | 1,799 |
| Boksburg Inter Region-ch | 2016 | 3 | 0 | 1,505 |
| Pretoria USSA Open | 2013 | 3 | 1 | 1,438 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kulasande Mafanya's chess games?
38 games by Kulasande Mafanya, from May 2014 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 Kulasande Mafanya has played.
What does Kulasande Mafanya play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Kulasande Mafanya opens with 1.d4 (65% of games), 1.e4 (17% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kulasande Mafanya answers 1...d6 (57% of games), 1...c5 (43% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Kulasande Mafanya play as White?
As White, Kulasande Mafanya's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kulasande Mafanya play as Black?
As Black, Kulasande Mafanya most often plays: Pirc Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Kulasande Mafanya's FIDE rating?
Kulasande Mafanya is currently rated 1,823 in classical chess, 1,944 in rapid and 1,928 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,920 (Jul 2016).
How many games has Kulasande Mafanya played?
Our database contains 38 games by Kulasande Mafanya, covering May 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 4 draws, 21 losses (34.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kulasande Mafanya?
38 games by Kulasande Mafanya 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.