Prepare against Lizo Sikwati
ZAF · World #42,092 classical · FIDE ID 14311321
Our database contains 32 games by Lizo Sikwati, covering Apr 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lizo Sikwati's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lizo Sikwati 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 | 1,926 | 1,926 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,850 | 1,850 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,857 | 1,857 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 10 | 7 | 15 | 31.3% |
| As White | 12 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 20 | 4 | 6 | 10 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lizo Sikwati's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lizo Sikwati's side.
First moves as White (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 12 | 100.0% | 54.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 54.2% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Sikwati usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Sikwati usually continues Bf4 (0.0% score)
- …f5 (8% of these games) — Sikwati usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 50.0% | 21.4% |
| e5 | 4 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 25.0% | 100.0% |
Lizo Sikwati's chess games
All 32 games by Lizo Sikwati 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: 10 wins, 7 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B13 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2019 | Cherwin Kleinsmidt | 1,933 | ch-RSA B | C00 |
| Dec 2019 | Dumisa Jacob Nkosi | 1,762 | ch-RSA B | D00 |
| Mar 2016 | Luka Elliott | 1,756 | ch-RSA U18 | D80 |
| Dec 2019 | Cavan Jacobs | 1,729 | ch-RSA B | E67 |
| Mar 2016 | Yashkar Balmakhun | 1,640 | ch-RSA U18 | D10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-RSA B | 2019 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,786 |
| ch-Bloemfontein Open | 2018 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,703 |
| ch-RSA U18 | 2016 | 8 | 3 | 1,548 |
| Boksburg Inter Region-ch | 2016 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,559 |
| Kimberley Extravaganza Open | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,788 |
| chT-RSA Inter Provincial | 2017 | 1 | 0 | 1,868 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lizo Sikwati's chess games?
32 games by Lizo Sikwati, 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 Lizo Sikwati has played.
What does Lizo Sikwati play on the first move as White?
Across 12 games with White in our database, Lizo Sikwati opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lizo Sikwati answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Lizo Sikwati play as White?
As White, Lizo Sikwati's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 12 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lizo Sikwati play as Black?
As Black, Lizo Sikwati most often plays: Italian Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Lizo Sikwati's FIDE rating?
Lizo Sikwati is currently rated 1,926 in classical chess, 1,850 in rapid and 1,857 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,926 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Lizo Sikwati played?
Our database contains 32 games by Lizo Sikwati, covering Apr 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 7 draws, 15 losses (31.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lizo Sikwati?
32 games by Lizo Sikwati 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.