Prepare against Lutho Mfazwe
ZAF · World #35,835 classical · FIDE ID 14310244
Our database contains 32 games by Lutho Mfazwe, covering Aug 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lutho Mfazwe's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lutho Mfazwe 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 | 1,955 | 2,042 | Dec 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,002 | 2,029 | Jan 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 9 | 7 | 16 | 28.1% |
| As White | 16 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 16 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 31.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lutho Mfazwe's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lutho Mfazwe's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 14 | 87.5% | 28.6% |
| e4 | 2 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 88% of White games, 28.6% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Mfazwe usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Mfazwe usually continues c4 (10.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 13% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d6 (50% of these games) — Mfazwe usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Mfazwe usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 55.6% | 30.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 44.4% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 66.7% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 33.3% | 25.0% |
Lutho Mfazwe's chess games
All 32 games by Lutho Mfazwe in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 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, 7 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D78 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E09 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D48 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E17 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A35 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D90 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A32 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B21 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2024 | Daniel Cawdery | 2,380 | ch-RSA | D79 |
| Mar 2024 | Keith Khumalo | 2,079 | ch-RSA | A35 |
| Jul 2022 | Warrick Erlank | 1,870 | South African Open | C43 |
| Jan 2025 | Timofey Rogov | 1,836 | Cape Town Masters | E92 |
| Jan 2025 | Mark Mm. Lewis | 1,825 | Cape Town Masters | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-RSA | 2024 | 11 | 2.5 | 1,981 |
| South African Open | 2022 | 11 | 7 | 1,962 |
| Cape Town Open | 2024 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,625 |
| Cape Town Masters | 2025 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,825 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lutho Mfazwe's chess games?
32 games by Lutho Mfazwe, from Aug 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 Lutho Mfazwe has played.
What does Lutho Mfazwe play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Lutho Mfazwe opens with 1.d4 (88% of games), 1.e4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lutho Mfazwe answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...e5 (44% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Lutho Mfazwe play as White?
As White, Lutho Mfazwe's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate); Catalan (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lutho Mfazwe play as Black?
As Black, Lutho Mfazwe most often plays: Petrov's Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Lutho Mfazwe's FIDE rating?
Lutho Mfazwe is currently rated 1,955 in classical chess and 2,002 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,042 (Dec 2022).
How many games has Lutho Mfazwe played?
Our database contains 32 games by Lutho Mfazwe, covering Aug 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 9 wins, 7 draws, 16 losses (28.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lutho Mfazwe?
32 games by Lutho Mfazwe 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.