Prepare against Mabuza Mbongeni
CM · Eswatini · World #66,715 classical · FIDE ID 20700113
When preparing against Mabuza Mbongeni, expect 1.d4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (55% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 36 games by Mabuza Mbongeni, covering Dec 2016 to Oct 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 | 1,833 | 1,853 | Dec 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,853 | 1,863 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,731 | 1,731 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 8 | 10 | 18 | 22.2% |
| As White | 16 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 6.3% |
| As Black | 20 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 35.0% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2014-2026): 355 rated games against 191 different opponents, across 58 events in 8 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 293 | 166 | 48 | 79 | 56.7% | 1,579 | 1,668 | 19 |
| Rapid | 7 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 71.4% | 1,674 | 1,834 | 6 |
| Blitz | 21 | 11 | 0 | 10 | 52.4% | 1,664 | 1,701 | 3 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 103 | 27 | 18 | 58 | 26.2% |
| Against lower-rated | 174 | 114 | 32 | 28 | 65.5% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs FM · 23 vs CM · 1 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
10 tournament wins from 51 events, 4 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 19 | 12 | 4 | 3 | 1,822 | 1,956 |
| 2025 | 27 | 16 | 6 | 5 | 1,651 | 1,805 |
| 2024 | 43 | 24 | 13 | 6 | 1,770 | 1,896 |
| 2023 | 39 | 24 | 7 | 8 | 1,472 | 1,609 |
| 2022 | 34 | 13 | 5 | 16 | 1,663 | 1,610 |
| 2021 | 15 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 1,460 | 1,593 |
| 2020 | 36 | 21 | 5 | 10 | 1,556 | 1,662 |
| 2019 | 65 | 38 | 7 | 20 | 1,548 | 1,607 |
| 2018 | 37 | 18 | 7 | 12 | 1,628 | 1,643 |
| 2017 | 16 | 9 | 0 | 7 | 1,774 | 1,774 |
| 2016 | 11 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 1,445 | 1,525 |
| 2015 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1,677 | 1,277 |
| 2014 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1,665 | 1,265 |
Where Mabuza Mbongeni has played
Eswatini (41) · Lesotho (7) · South Africa (4) · Mozambique (2) · Botswana (1) · Georgia (1) · Hungary (1) · India (1)
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 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 10 | 62.5% | 25.0% |
| e4 | 4 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 6.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 63% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Mbongeni usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Mbongeni usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Mbongeni usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 25% 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 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 54.5% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 18.2% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 9.1% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 9.1% | 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 36 games by Mabuza Mbongeni in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2016 - Oct 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, 10 draws, 18 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% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 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% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C40 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| 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% |
| B42 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 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 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | 2026 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,952 |
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 7 | 0 | 1,636 |
Interactive opening tree from all 36 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mabuza Mbongeni's chess games?
36 games by Mabuza Mbongeni, from Dec 2016 to Oct 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 16 games with White in our database, Mabuza Mbongeni opens with 1.d4 (63% of games), 1.e4 (25% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mabuza Mbongeni answers 1...e5 (55% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games), 1...d6 (9% 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 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mabuza Mbongeni play as Black?
As Black, Mabuza Mbongeni most often plays: Petrov's Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Mabuza Mbongeni's FIDE rating?
Mabuza Mbongeni is currently rated 1,833 in classical chess, 1,853 in rapid and 1,731 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,853 (Dec 2024).
How many games has Mabuza Mbongeni played?
Our database contains 36 games by Mabuza Mbongeni, covering Dec 2016 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 10 draws, 18 losses (22.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mabuza Mbongeni?
36 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.