Prepare against Lonwabo Luvuyo Fihla
ZAF · World #106,469 classical · FIDE ID 14309491
When preparing against Lonwabo Luvuyo Fihla, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (57%).
Our database contains 57 games by Lonwabo Luvuyo Fihla, covering Nov 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lonwabo Luvuyo Fihla's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lonwabo Luvuyo Fihla 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 | 1,711 | 1,711 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 57 | 30 | 4 | 23 | 52.6% |
| As White | 28 | 20 | 2 | 6 | 71.4% |
| As Black | 29 | 10 | 2 | 17 | 34.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lonwabo Luvuyo Fihla's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lonwabo Luvuyo Fihla's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 28 | 100.0% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 75.0% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Fihla usually continues Nf3 (85.7% score)
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Fihla usually continues Nf3 (81.3% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Fihla usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 45.0% | 44.4% |
| e5 | 7 | 35.0% | 28.6% |
| c6 | 2 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 57.1% | 37.5% |
| c6 | 2 | 28.6% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Lonwabo Luvuyo Fihla's chess games
All 57 games by Lonwabo Luvuyo Fihla in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 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: 30 wins, 4 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C41 | Scotch Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C20 | King's Pawn Game: Wayward Queen Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A31 | Sicilian | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2016 | Sultan Al Darmaky | 1,694 | Wch U12 | B80 |
| Oct 2016 | Aleksandr Zuev | 1,641 | Wch U12 | A31 |
| Aug 2016 | Yettouche,Yaristan | 1,591 | ch-Africa U12 | B20 |
| Oct 2016 | Konsta Jaakkola | 1,536 | Wch U12 | B58 |
| Mar 2016 | Changrui Yu | 1,518 | ch-RSA U12 | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-RSA U12 | 2016 | 19 | 12.5 | 1,463 |
| Wch U12 | 2016 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,664 |
| Wch U08 | 2012 | 10 | 4 | 1,411 |
| ch-Africa U12 | 2016 | 8 | 5 | 1,747 |
| chT-RSA U12 | 2016 | 7 | 6 | 1,447 |
| chT-RSA Regions | 2020 | 2 | 0 | 1,643 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lonwabo Luvuyo Fihla's chess games?
57 games by Lonwabo Luvuyo Fihla, from Nov 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 Lonwabo Luvuyo Fihla has played.
What does Lonwabo Luvuyo Fihla play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Lonwabo Luvuyo Fihla opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lonwabo Luvuyo Fihla answers 1...c5 (45% of games), 1...e5 (35% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (57% of games), 1...c6 (29% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games).
What openings does Lonwabo Luvuyo Fihla play as White?
As White, Lonwabo Luvuyo Fihla's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lonwabo Luvuyo Fihla play as Black?
As Black, Lonwabo Luvuyo Fihla most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Lonwabo Luvuyo Fihla's FIDE rating?
Lonwabo Luvuyo Fihla is currently rated 1,711 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,711 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Lonwabo Luvuyo Fihla played?
Our database contains 57 games by Lonwabo Luvuyo Fihla, covering Nov 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 4 draws, 23 losses (52.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lonwabo Luvuyo Fihla?
57 games by Lonwabo Luvuyo Fihla 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.