Prepare against Mathe Nomalungelo
ZWE · World #90,974 classical · FIDE ID 11001178
When preparing against Mathe Nomalungelo, expect 1.e4 in 73% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (57% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (86%).
Our database contains 40 games by Mathe Nomalungelo, covering May 2015 to Jul 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 | 1,756 | 1,789 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,712 | 1,712 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 13 | 6 | 21 | 32.5% |
| As White | 22 | 7 | 1 | 14 | 31.8% |
| As Black | 18 | 6 | 5 | 7 | 33.3% |
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 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 72.7% | 31.3% |
| d4 | 6 | 27.3% | 41.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 73% 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 — 27% of White games, 41.7% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Nomalungelo usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Nomalungelo usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (17% of these games) — Nomalungelo usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 4 | 57.1% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 28.6% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 85.7% | 41.7% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Mathe Nomalungelo's chess games
All 40 games by Mathe Nomalungelo in the Chess.ceo database (May 2015 - 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: 13 wins, 6 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C40 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A26 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 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 |
| Oct 2018 | Andrea Nicole Garcia | 1,698 | Olympiad Women-43 | D02 |
| Aug 2014 | Sangita Jaiswal | 1,667 | Olympiad Women-41 | C62 |
| Aug 2014 | Anviti Adhin | 1,622 | Olympiad Women-41 | B76 |
| Sep 2016 | Reyna Frijde | 1,605 | Olympiad Women-42 | D45 |
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 |
| Olympiad Women-43 | 2018 | 7 | 4 | 1,729 |
| Olympiad Women-41 | 2014 | 6 | 4 | 1,735 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mathe Nomalungelo's chess games?
40 games by Mathe Nomalungelo, from May 2015 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 Mathe Nomalungelo has played.
What does Mathe Nomalungelo play on the first move as White?
Across 22 games with White in our database, Mathe Nomalungelo opens with 1.e4 (73% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mathe Nomalungelo answers 1...e5 (57% of games), 1...e6 (29% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (86% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% 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 (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mathe Nomalungelo play as Black?
As Black, Mathe Nomalungelo most often plays: Ruy Lopez (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Mathe Nomalungelo's FIDE rating?
Mathe Nomalungelo is currently rated 1,756 in classical chess, 1,712 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,789 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Mathe Nomalungelo played?
Our database contains 40 games by Mathe Nomalungelo, covering May 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 6 draws, 21 losses (32.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mathe Nomalungelo?
40 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.