Prepare against Minenhle Ngcongo
ZAF · World #31,326 classical · FIDE ID 14332370
Our database contains 32 games by Minenhle Ngcongo, covering Jan 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Minenhle Ngcongo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Minenhle Ngcongo 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 | 1,978 | 1,978 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,882 | 1,890 | May 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 14 | 4 | 14 | 43.8% |
| As White | 17 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 47.1% |
| As Black | 15 | 6 | 2 | 7 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Minenhle Ngcongo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Minenhle Ngcongo's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 94.1% | 56.3% |
| d4 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 56.3% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Ngcongo usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (31% of these games) — Ngcongo usually continues d4 (70.0% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Ngcongo usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Ngcongo usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 87.5% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 83.3% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 16.7% | 0.0% |
Minenhle Ngcongo's chess games
All 32 games by Minenhle Ngcongo in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2019 - 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: 14 wins, 4 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C19 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C48 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C15 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E16 | Catalan | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | Tyler Nevin | 2,025 | Kimberley Extravaganza Open | B72 |
| Jul 2024 | Evasan Chettiar | 1,921 | ch-RSA Open | C45 |
| Sep 2024 | Lwazi Selepe | 1,898 | Kimberley Extravaganza Open | C77 |
| Sep 2024 | Calvin Nicholas Jacobs | 1,812 | Kimberley Extravaganza Open | C56 |
| Jul 2024 | Nkhumbuleni Lukhwareni | 1,678 | ch-RSA Open | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-RSA Open | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 1,883 |
| Kimberley Extravaganza Open | 2024 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,033 |
| chT-RSA U20A | 2018 | 7 | 2 | 1,496 |
| chT-RSA U20 | 2020 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,768 |
| Online Olympiad Div2 D | 2021 | 2 | 0 | 1,802 |
| ch-RSA U14 | 2002 | 1 | 1 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Minenhle Ngcongo's chess games?
32 games by Minenhle Ngcongo, from Jan 2019 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 Minenhle Ngcongo has played.
What does Minenhle Ngcongo play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Minenhle Ngcongo opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Minenhle Ngcongo answers 1...e5 (88% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...d5 (17% of games).
What openings does Minenhle Ngcongo play as White?
As White, Minenhle Ngcongo's most-played openings in our database are: French: Classical Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Minenhle Ngcongo play as Black?
As Black, Minenhle Ngcongo most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Minenhle Ngcongo's FIDE rating?
Minenhle Ngcongo is currently rated 1,978 in classical chess and 1,882 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,978 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Minenhle Ngcongo played?
Our database contains 32 games by Minenhle Ngcongo, covering Jan 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 4 draws, 14 losses (43.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Minenhle Ngcongo?
32 games by Minenhle Ngcongo 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.