Prepare against Mathe Nomalungelo
ZWE · World #79,223 classical · FIDE ID 11001178
When preparing against Mathe Nomalungelo, expect 1.e4 in 62% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (89%).
Our database contains 48 games by Mathe Nomalungelo, covering May 2015 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Mathe Nomalungelo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mathe Nomalungelo 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 | 1,792 | 1,792 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,712 | 1,712 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 17 | 6 | 25 | 35.4% |
| As White | 26 | 9 | 1 | 16 | 34.6% |
| As Black | 22 | 8 | 5 | 9 | 36.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mathe Nomalungelo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mathe Nomalungelo's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 61.5% | 31.3% |
| d4 | 10 | 38.5% | 45.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 62% of White games, 31.3% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Nomalungelo usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Nomalungelo usually continues Nf3 (20.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Nomalungelo usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 38% of White games, 45.0% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Nomalungelo usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Nomalungelo usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (10% of these games) — Nomalungelo usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 4 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 37.5% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 88.9% | 31.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
Mathe Nomalungelo's chess games
All 48 games by Mathe Nomalungelo in the Chess.ceo database (May 2015 - 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: 17 wins, 6 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B76 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2016 | Yaribeth Gonzalez | 1,826 | Olympiad Women-42 | C01 |
| Sep 2026 | Tchetche Marie Yavo | 1,703 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 1-25 | D53 |
| Oct 2018 | Andrea Nicole Garcia | 1,698 | Olympiad Women-43 | D02 |
| Sep 2026 | Pooja Bhandari | 1,682 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 1-25 | C01 |
| Aug 2014 | Sangita Jaiswal | 1,667 | Olympiad Women-41 | C62 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch U18 Girls | 2014 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,662 |
| Olympiad Women-42 | 2016 | 9 | 3 | 1,701 |
| 8th ch-World School U17 Girls | 2012 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,485 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 1-25 | 2026 | 7 | 3 | 1,861 |
| Olympiad Women-43 | 2018 | 7 | 4 | 1,729 |
| Olympiad Women-41 | 2014 | 6 | 4 | 1,735 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 51-75 | 2026 | 1 | 1 | 1,901 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mathe Nomalungelo's chess games?
48 games by Mathe Nomalungelo, from May 2015 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 Mathe Nomalungelo has played.
What does Mathe Nomalungelo play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Mathe Nomalungelo opens with 1.e4 (62% of games), 1.d4 (38% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mathe Nomalungelo answers 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...e6 (38% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (89% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games).
What openings does Mathe Nomalungelo play as White?
As White, Mathe Nomalungelo's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Torre Attack (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 26 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mathe Nomalungelo play as Black?
As Black, Mathe Nomalungelo most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Mathe Nomalungelo's FIDE rating?
Mathe Nomalungelo is currently rated 1,792 in classical chess, 1,712 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,792 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Mathe Nomalungelo played?
Our database contains 48 games by Mathe Nomalungelo, covering May 2015 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 6 draws, 25 losses (35.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mathe Nomalungelo?
48 games by Mathe Nomalungelo 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.