Prepare against Linda Dalitso Shaba
WFM · ZWE · World #48,952 classical · FIDE ID 11001631
Our database contains 114 games by Linda Dalitso Shaba, covering Jan 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Linda Dalitso Shaba's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Linda Dalitso Shaba 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 | 1,897 | 1,926 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,785 | 1,801 | Apr 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,781 | 1,803 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 114 | 45 | 21 | 48 | 39.5% |
| As White | 52 | 23 | 8 | 21 | 44.2% |
| As Black | 62 | 22 | 13 | 27 | 35.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Linda Dalitso Shaba's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Linda Dalitso Shaba's side.
First moves as White (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 27 | 51.9% | 51.9% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 26.9% | 67.9% |
| e4 | 11 | 21.2% | 31.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 52% of White games, 51.9% score
- …d5 (56% of these games) — Shaba usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …Nf6 (26% of these games) — Shaba usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Shaba usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 27% of White games, 67.9% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Shaba usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Shaba usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (7% of these games) — Shaba usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 21 | 77.8% | 45.2% |
| e5 | 6 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 18 | 69.2% | 44.4% |
| d5 | 6 | 23.1% | 58.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
Linda Dalitso Shaba's chess games
All 114 games by Linda Dalitso Shaba in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2017 - Aug 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: 45 wins, 21 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 17 | 11/3/3 | 64.7% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D02 | Catalan | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 11 | 4/2/5 | 36.4% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | Paula-Alexandra Gitu | 2,109 | Olympiad Women-44 | C05 |
| Jun 2020 | Milagros Tatiana Brizzi | 2,054 | Djerba Online w | D02 |
| Jun 2020 | Naira Movsisian | 2,032 | Djerba Online w | A95 |
| Aug 2019 | Shahenda Wafa | 2,003 | ch-Africa Blitz w | C11 |
| Aug 2019 | Lorita Mwango | 1,947 | chT-Africa rapid | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Djerba Online w | 2020 | 12 | 6.5 | 1,847 |
| Wch U16 Girls | 2013 | 11 | 4 | 1,564 |
| Olympiad Women-44 | 2022 | 10 | 6.5 | 1,980 |
| Wch U18 Girls | 2014 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,516 |
| ch-Africa Blitz w | 2019 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,931 |
| chT-Africa rapid w | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,691 |
| chT-Africa rapid | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,821 |
| Olympiad Women-45 | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 1,937 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Linda Dalitso Shaba's chess games?
114 games by Linda Dalitso Shaba, from Jan 2017 to Aug 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 Linda Dalitso Shaba has played.
What does Linda Dalitso Shaba play on the first move as White?
Across 52 games with White in our database, Linda Dalitso Shaba opens with 1.d4 (52% of games), 1.Nf3 (27% of games), 1.e4 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Linda Dalitso Shaba answers 1...e6 (78% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...e6 (69% of games), 1...d5 (23% of games), 1...Nf6 (4% of games).
What openings does Linda Dalitso Shaba play as White?
As White, Linda Dalitso Shaba's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (17 games, 64.7% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 52 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Linda Dalitso Shaba play as Black?
As Black, Linda Dalitso Shaba most often plays: Horwitz Defense (11 games, 36.4% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 62 games.
What is Linda Dalitso Shaba's FIDE rating?
Linda Dalitso Shaba is currently rated 1,897 in classical chess, 1,785 in rapid and 1,781 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,926 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Linda Dalitso Shaba played?
Our database contains 114 games by Linda Dalitso Shaba, covering Jan 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 45 wins, 21 draws, 48 losses (39.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Linda Dalitso Shaba?
114 games by Linda Dalitso Shaba 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.