Prepare against Mabuza Mbongeni
CM · Eswatini · World #72,582 classical · FIDE ID 20700113
When preparing against Mabuza Mbongeni, expect 1.d4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 30 games by Mabuza Mbongeni, covering Dec 2016 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Mabuza Mbongeni's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mabuza Mbongeni 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 | 1,813 | 1,853 | Dec 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,861 | 1,863 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,731 | 1,731 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 8 | 8 | 14 | 26.7% |
| As White | 12 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 8.3% |
| As Black | 18 | 7 | 5 | 6 | 38.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mabuza Mbongeni's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mabuza Mbongeni's side.
First moves as White (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 8 | 66.7% | 31.3% |
| e4 | 4 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 67% of White games, 31.3% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Mbongeni usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Mbongeni usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (13% of these games) — Mbongeni usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 33% of White games, 0.0% score
- …c5 (75% of these games) — Mbongeni usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Mbongeni usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 5 | 55.6% | 20.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 50.0% | 62.5% |
| f5 | 2 | 25.0% | 75.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
Mabuza Mbongeni's chess games
All 30 games by Mabuza Mbongeni in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2016 - Sep 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: 8 wins, 8 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A50 | Catalan | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B42 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C44 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 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% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Davidson Gabriel | 2,114 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | C44 |
| Sep 2024 | Kemp Lynch | 1,944 | Olympiad-45 | D00 |
| Sep 2024 | Sami Lill | 1,902 | Olympiad-45 | E06 |
| Sep 2024 | Bernard Anhwere | 1,893 | Olympiad-45 | A46 |
| Oct 2018 | Cecil Moncur | 1,873 | Olympiad-43 | A91 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad-43 | 2018 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,893 |
| Olympiad-45 | 2024 | 10 | 6 | 2,064 |
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 7 | 0 | 1,636 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | 2026 | 3 | 1.5 | 2,173 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mabuza Mbongeni's chess games?
30 games by Mabuza Mbongeni, from Dec 2016 to Sep 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 Mabuza Mbongeni has played.
What does Mabuza Mbongeni play on the first move as White?
Across 12 games with White in our database, Mabuza Mbongeni opens with 1.d4 (67% of games), 1.e4 (33% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mabuza Mbongeni answers 1...e5 (56% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...f5 (25% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games).
What openings does Mabuza Mbongeni play as White?
As White, Mabuza Mbongeni's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 12 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mabuza Mbongeni play as Black?
As Black, Mabuza Mbongeni most often plays: Italian Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Mabuza Mbongeni's FIDE rating?
Mabuza Mbongeni is currently rated 1,813 in classical chess, 1,861 in rapid and 1,731 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,853 (Dec 2024).
How many games has Mabuza Mbongeni played?
Our database contains 30 games by Mabuza Mbongeni, covering Dec 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 8 draws, 14 losses (26.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mabuza Mbongeni?
30 games by Mabuza Mbongeni 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.