Prepare against Lawrence Tavagwisa
ZWE · World #44,532 classical · FIDE ID 11002123
When preparing against Lawrence Tavagwisa, expect 1.e4 in 55% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (40% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%).
Our database contains 39 games by Lawrence Tavagwisa, covering Jan 2017 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Lawrence Tavagwisa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lawrence Tavagwisa 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 | 1,916 | 1,966 | Sep 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,876 | 1,876 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 19 | 4 | 16 | 48.7% |
| As White | 20 | 11 | 2 | 7 | 55.0% |
| As Black | 19 | 8 | 2 | 9 | 42.1% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2014-2026): 306 rated games against 247 different opponents, across 39 events in 6 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 273 | 145 | 42 | 86 | 53.1% | 1,832 | 1,884 | 17 |
| Rapid | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 33.3% | 1,542 | 1,342 | 2 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 75 | 22 | 14 | 39 | 29.3% |
| Against lower-rated | 141 | 83 | 26 | 32 | 58.9% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs IM · 3 vs FM · 5 vs CM · 1 vs WIM · 4 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
3 tournament wins from 32 events, 2 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2,058 | 1,991 |
| 2025 | 23 | 11 | 6 | 6 | 1,806 | 1,870 |
| 2024 | 21 | 12 | 4 | 5 | 1,768 | 1,901 |
| 2023 | 35 | 16 | 7 | 12 | 1,879 | 1,862 |
| 2022 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 7 | 1,938 | 1,881 |
| 2021 | 16 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 1,781 | 1,825 |
| 2019 | 60 | 37 | 12 | 11 | 1,708 | 1,850 |
| 2018 | 31 | 20 | 2 | 9 | 1,906 | 1,986 |
| 2017 | 59 | 28 | 8 | 23 | 1,867 | 1,847 |
| 2016 | 16 | 10 | 2 | 4 | 1,770 | 2,037 |
| 2015 | 14 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 1,799 | 1,799 |
| 2014 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 1,937 | 1,737 |
Where Lawrence Tavagwisa has played
Zimbabwe (15) · South Africa (10) · Namibia (8) · Zambia (3) · Botswana (2) · Italy (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lawrence Tavagwisa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lawrence Tavagwisa's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 11 | 55.0% | 63.6% |
| d4 | 4 | 20.0% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 3 | 15.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 10.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 55% of White games, 63.6% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Tavagwisa usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Tavagwisa usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (9% of these games) — Tavagwisa usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 20% of White games, 75.0% score
- …d5 (75% of these games) — Tavagwisa usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Tavagwisa usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 4 | 40.0% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 40.0% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 50.0% | 12.5% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 50.0% | 75.0% |
Lawrence Tavagwisa's chess games
All 39 games by Lawrence Tavagwisa in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2017 - Oct 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: 19 wins, 4 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A10 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A21 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C80 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D18 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E63 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A49 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2017 | Watu Kobese | 2,367 | South African Open | C42 |
| Jul 2017 | Paul Gluckman | 1,981 | South African Open | B28 |
| Jul 2015 | Lethukuthula Xulu | 1,939 | Johannesburg Tsogo Sun Open | B13 |
| Apr 2017 | Siyabonga V. Choko | 1,931 | Johannesburg PSS Capablanca B | B23 |
| Apr 2018 | Denis Zakharov | 1,898 | ch-World Amateur U2000 | A05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South African Open | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 2,045 |
| ch-World Amateur U2000 | 2018 | 9 | 7 | 2,043 |
| Johannesburg PSS Capablanca B | 2017 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,841 |
| Durban Open | 2014 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,893 |
| Johannesburg Tsogo Sun Open | 2015 | 2 | 1 | 1,994 |
| ch-Africa U2000 Open | 2018 | 1 | 0 | 1,411 |
| Kimberley Moja Open | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,830 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lawrence Tavagwisa's chess games?
39 games by Lawrence Tavagwisa, from Jan 2017 to Oct 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 Lawrence Tavagwisa has played.
What does Lawrence Tavagwisa play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Lawrence Tavagwisa opens with 1.e4 (55% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games), 1.c4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lawrence Tavagwisa answers 1...c5 (40% of games), 1...e5 (40% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (50% of games).
What openings does Lawrence Tavagwisa play as White?
As White, Lawrence Tavagwisa's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lawrence Tavagwisa play as Black?
As Black, Lawrence Tavagwisa most often plays: Petrov's Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Lawrence Tavagwisa's FIDE rating?
Lawrence Tavagwisa is currently rated 1,916 in classical chess, 1,876 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,966 (Sep 2018).
How many games has Lawrence Tavagwisa played?
Our database contains 39 games by Lawrence Tavagwisa, covering Jan 2017 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 4 draws, 16 losses (48.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lawrence Tavagwisa?
39 games by Lawrence Tavagwisa 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.