Prepare against Lilitha Hempe
ZAF · World #60,039 classical · FIDE ID 14322960
When preparing against Lilitha Hempe, expect 1.d4 in 79% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Lilitha Hempe, covering Apr 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lilitha Hempe's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lilitha Hempe 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 | 1,856 | 1,870 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,873 | 1,873 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,851 | 1,851 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 9 | 8 | 13 | 30.0% |
| As White | 14 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 16 | 3 | 4 | 9 | 18.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lilitha Hempe's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lilitha Hempe's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 11 | 78.6% | 59.1% |
| e4 | 3 | 21.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 79% of White games, 59.1% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Hempe usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Hempe usually continues c4 (37.5% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Hempe usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 21% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (67% of these games) — Hempe usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Hempe usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
Lilitha Hempe's chess games
All 30 games by Lilitha Hempe in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2016 - 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: 9 wins, 8 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A24 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E33 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B61 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2016 | Caleb Samuel | 1,757 | ch-RSA U18 | D37 |
| Mar 2016 | Johan Jacobus Hendrik Sadie | 1,707 | ch-RSA U18 | D10 |
| Apr 2017 | Yashkar Balmakhun | 1,656 | ch-RSA U18 | D36 |
| Apr 2017 | Marthinus Prinsloo | 1,510 | ch-RSA U18 | E33 |
| Jul 2018 | Skhulile Lubambo | 1,472 | Kinross USSA Open | B51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-RSA U18 | 2017 | 18 | 9 | 1,652 |
| Kinross USSA Open | 2018 | 6 | 4 | 1,647 |
| chT-RSA U18 | 2016 | 4 | 0 | 1,371 |
| chT-Western Province | 2018 | 2 | 0 | 1,597 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lilitha Hempe's chess games?
30 games by Lilitha Hempe, from Apr 2016 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 Lilitha Hempe has played.
What does Lilitha Hempe play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Lilitha Hempe opens with 1.d4 (79% of games), 1.e4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lilitha Hempe answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e5 (20% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Lilitha Hempe play as White?
As White, Lilitha Hempe's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lilitha Hempe play as Black?
As Black, Lilitha Hempe most often plays: Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Lilitha Hempe's FIDE rating?
Lilitha Hempe is currently rated 1,856 in classical chess, 1,873 in rapid and 1,851 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,870 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Lilitha Hempe played?
Our database contains 30 games by Lilitha Hempe, covering Apr 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 8 draws, 13 losses (30.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lilitha Hempe?
30 games by Lilitha Hempe 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.