Prepare against Lebajoa Tsephe
CM · Lesotho · World #27,414 classical · FIDE ID 21302197
Our database contains 41 games by Lebajoa Tsephe, covering May 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lebajoa Tsephe's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lebajoa Tsephe 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 | 2,002 | 2,002 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,926 | 1,926 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,902 | 1,902 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 41 | 18 | 8 | 15 | 43.9% |
| As White | 20 | 6 | 4 | 10 | 30.0% |
| As Black | 21 | 12 | 4 | 5 | 57.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lebajoa Tsephe's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lebajoa Tsephe's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 15 | 75.0% | 43.3% |
| e4 | 3 | 15.0% | 33.3% |
| d4 | 2 | 10.0% | 25.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 75% of White games, 43.3% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Tsephe usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Tsephe usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …Nc6 (13% of these games) — Tsephe usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 15% of White games, 33.3% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Tsephe usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Tsephe usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 92.3% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 80.0% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Lebajoa Tsephe's chess games
All 41 games by Lebajoa Tsephe in the Chess.ceo database (May 2019 - 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: 18 wins, 8 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A33 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Double Fianchetto | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B14 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D92 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E72 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | Simplice Armel De Gondo | 2,045 | Olympiad-45 | B99 |
| Sep 2024 | Khaled Abdellahi Abdellahi | 1,894 | Olympiad-45 | B90 |
| Sep 2024 | Angelo Salvadora | 1,812 | Olympiad-45 | B50 |
| Aug 2022 | Majed Altell | 1,807 | Olympiad-44 | E80 |
| Aug 2022 | Antoine Goorsahye | 1,783 | Olympiad-44 | A07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad-45 | 2024 | 10 | 6 | 2,080 |
| World Cup U16 Prel | 2021 | 10 | 5 | 1,713 |
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 7 | 3 | 1,731 |
| Online Olympiad Div4 C | 2020 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,692 |
| Online Olym Div4 B | 2021 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,744 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lebajoa Tsephe's chess games?
41 games by Lebajoa Tsephe, from May 2019 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 Lebajoa Tsephe has played.
What does Lebajoa Tsephe play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Lebajoa Tsephe opens with 1.Nf3 (75% of games), 1.e4 (15% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lebajoa Tsephe answers 1...c5 (92% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Lebajoa Tsephe play as White?
As White, Lebajoa Tsephe's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lebajoa Tsephe play as Black?
As Black, Lebajoa Tsephe most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 66.7% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Lebajoa Tsephe's FIDE rating?
Lebajoa Tsephe is currently rated 2,002 in classical chess, 1,926 in rapid and 1,902 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,002 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Lebajoa Tsephe played?
Our database contains 41 games by Lebajoa Tsephe, covering May 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 8 draws, 15 losses (43.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lebajoa Tsephe?
41 games by Lebajoa Tsephe 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.