Prepare against Lwazi Selepe
ZAF · World #26,339 classical · FIDE ID 14339056
When preparing against Lwazi Selepe, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (57%).
Our database contains 52 games by Lwazi Selepe, covering Feb 2020 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Lwazi Selepe's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lwazi Selepe 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 | 2,009 | 2,070 | Oct 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,746 | 1,746 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,889 | 1,889 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 52 | 25 | 10 | 17 | 48.1% |
| As White | 27 | 15 | 5 | 7 | 55.6% |
| As Black | 25 | 10 | 5 | 10 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lwazi Selepe's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lwazi Selepe's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 100.0% | 64.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 64.8% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Selepe usually continues Nf3 (78.6% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Selepe usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Selepe usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 12 | 92.3% | 45.8% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 57.1% | 87.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 42.9% | 0.0% |
Lwazi Selepe's chess games
All 52 games by Lwazi Selepe in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2020 - 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: 25 wins, 10 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2024 | Antoni Szustakowski | 2,232 | FISU World University ch-Blitz | B42 |
| Jan 2025 | Charlton Mnyasta | 2,136 | Cape Town Masters | B36 |
| Jan 2025 | Reegan Palmer | 2,087 | Cape Town Masters | C11 |
| Sep 2024 | Alton Banda | 2,063 | Kimberley Extravaganza Open | B01 |
| Jun 2024 | Emmanuel Musasizi | 2,047 | FISU World University ch-Blitz | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South African Open | 2022 | 11 | 5 | 1,709 |
| FISU World University | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,058 |
| Durban USSA Open | 2023 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,788 |
| Kimberley Extravaganza Open | 2024 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,916 |
| Cape Town Masters | 2025 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,261 |
| FISU World University ch-Blitz | 2024 | 5 | 3 | 2,277 |
| ch-RSA U20 | 2022 | 4 | 3 | 1,725 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lwazi Selepe's chess games?
52 games by Lwazi Selepe, from Feb 2020 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 Lwazi Selepe has played.
What does Lwazi Selepe play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Lwazi Selepe opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lwazi Selepe answers 1...c5 (92% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (43% of games).
What openings does Lwazi Selepe play as White?
As White, Lwazi Selepe's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (4 games, 100.0% win rate); French Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lwazi Selepe play as Black?
As Black, Lwazi Selepe most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 25 games.
What is Lwazi Selepe's FIDE rating?
Lwazi Selepe is currently rated 2,009 in classical chess, 1,746 in rapid and 1,889 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,070 (Oct 2025).
How many games has Lwazi Selepe played?
Our database contains 52 games by Lwazi Selepe, covering Feb 2020 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 10 draws, 17 losses (48.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lwazi Selepe?
52 games by Lwazi Selepe 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.