Prepare against Lindokuhle Xulu
ZAF · World #38,560 classical · FIDE ID 14320665
When preparing against Lindokuhle Xulu, expect 1.Nf3 in 54% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (92%).
Our database contains 30 games by Lindokuhle Xulu, covering Nov 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lindokuhle Xulu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lindokuhle Xulu 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 | 1,942 | 1,951 | Jun 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,882 | 1,882 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,917 | 1,917 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 12 | 5 | 13 | 40.0% |
| As White | 13 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 38.5% |
| As Black | 17 | 7 | 3 | 7 | 41.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lindokuhle Xulu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lindokuhle Xulu's side.
First moves as White (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 7 | 53.8% | 42.9% |
| e4 | 4 | 30.8% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 54% of White games, 42.9% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Xulu usually continues g3 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Xulu usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (14% of these games) — Xulu usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 31% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Xulu usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Xulu usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Xulu usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 2 | 66.7% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 91.7% | 54.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
Lindokuhle Xulu's chess games
All 30 games by Lindokuhle Xulu in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2015 - 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: 12 wins, 5 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A39 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2016 | Kela Kaulule Siame | 2,147 | Johannesburg PSS Open | A45 |
| Jul 2016 | Diogo Agostinho | 2,055 | Johannesburg Redpath Open | A16 |
| Apr 2016 | Stephen K. Skosana | 2,039 | Johannesburg PSS Open | D02 |
| Apr 2016 | Graham Jurgensen | 2,023 | Johannesburg PSS Open | A04 |
| Jul 2016 | Domingos Mateus | 1,877 | Johannesburg Redpath Open | B15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johannesburg Redpath Open | 2016 | 8 | 4 | 1,968 |
| Johannesburg PSS Open | 2016 | 7 | 4 | 2,052 |
| Witwatersrand Open | 2017 | 6 | 3 | 1,651 |
| Boksburg Inter Region-ch | 2016 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,716 |
| chT-RSA Regions | 2020 | 2 | 1 | 2,021 |
| Kimberley Moja Open | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 2,135 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lindokuhle Xulu's chess games?
30 games by Lindokuhle Xulu, from Nov 2015 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 Lindokuhle Xulu has played.
What does Lindokuhle Xulu play on the first move as White?
Across 13 games with White in our database, Lindokuhle Xulu opens with 1.Nf3 (54% of games), 1.e4 (31% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lindokuhle Xulu answers 1...c6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Lindokuhle Xulu play as White?
As White, Lindokuhle Xulu's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 13 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lindokuhle Xulu play as Black?
As Black, Lindokuhle Xulu most often plays: Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Lindokuhle Xulu's FIDE rating?
Lindokuhle Xulu is currently rated 1,942 in classical chess, 1,882 in rapid and 1,917 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,951 (Jun 2024).
How many games has Lindokuhle Xulu played?
Our database contains 30 games by Lindokuhle Xulu, covering Nov 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 5 draws, 13 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lindokuhle Xulu?
30 games by Lindokuhle Xulu 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.