Prepare against Lebajoa Tsephe
CM · Lesotho · World #27,145 classical · FIDE ID 21302197
When preparing against Lebajoa Tsephe, expect 1.Nf3 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (83%).
Our database contains 50 games by Lebajoa Tsephe, covering May 2019 to Sep 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 | 2,004 | 2,015 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,948 | 1,948 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,925 | 1,925 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 19 | 9 | 22 | 38.0% |
| As White | 25 | 6 | 5 | 14 | 24.0% |
| As Black | 25 | 13 | 4 | 8 | 52.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 17 | 68.0% | 38.2% |
| d4 | 4 | 16.0% | 12.5% |
| e4 | 4 | 16.0% | 37.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 68% of White games, 38.2% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Tsephe usually continues g3 (20.0% score)
- …d5 (24% of these games) — Tsephe usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
- …g6 (12% of these games) — Tsephe usually continues g3 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 16% of White games, 12.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Tsephe usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Tsephe usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 92.9% | 69.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 83.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
Lebajoa Tsephe's chess games
All 50 games by Lebajoa Tsephe in the Chess.ceo database (May 2019 - 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: 19 wins, 9 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B14 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A33 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D92 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Double Fianchetto | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A50 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
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 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | 2026 | 8 | 0.5 | 1,815 |
| 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 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 88+ | 2026 | 1 | 1 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lebajoa Tsephe's chess games?
50 games by Lebajoa Tsephe, from May 2019 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 Lebajoa Tsephe has played.
What does Lebajoa Tsephe play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Lebajoa Tsephe opens with 1.Nf3 (68% of games), 1.d4 (16% of games), 1.e4 (16% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lebajoa Tsephe answers 1...c5 (93% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Lebajoa Tsephe play as White?
As White, Lebajoa Tsephe's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lebajoa Tsephe play as Black?
As Black, Lebajoa Tsephe most often plays: Sicilian (7 games, 71.4% 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 25 games.
What is Lebajoa Tsephe's FIDE rating?
Lebajoa Tsephe is currently rated 2,004 in classical chess, 1,948 in rapid and 1,925 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,015 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Lebajoa Tsephe played?
Our database contains 50 games by Lebajoa Tsephe, covering May 2019 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 9 draws, 22 losses (38.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lebajoa Tsephe?
50 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.