Prepare against Mohamed Ozayr Bhawoodien
FM · ZAF · World #9,460 classical · FIDE ID 14306484
When preparing against Mohamed Ozayr Bhawoodien, expect 1.d4 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (72% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 174 games by Mohamed Ozayr Bhawoodien, covering Jul 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mohamed Ozayr Bhawoodien's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mohamed Ozayr Bhawoodien 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 | 2,178 | 2,205 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,084 | 2,084 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,153 | 2,153 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 174 | 67 | 50 | 57 | 38.5% |
| As White | 84 | 32 | 27 | 25 | 38.1% |
| As Black | 90 | 35 | 23 | 32 | 38.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mohamed Ozayr Bhawoodien's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mohamed Ozayr Bhawoodien's side.
First moves as White (84 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 62 | 73.8% | 55.6% |
| e4 | 20 | 23.8% | 52.5% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 74% of White games, 55.6% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Bhawoodien usually continues c4 (52.3% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Bhawoodien usually continues c4 (63.6% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Bhawoodien usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 24% of White games, 52.5% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Bhawoodien usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (30% of these games) — Bhawoodien usually continues d3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (10% of these games) — Bhawoodien usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 31 | 72.1% | 51.6% |
| e5 | 12 | 27.9% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 66.7% | 72.5% |
| d5 | 10 | 33.3% | 55.0% |
Mohamed Ozayr Bhawoodien's chess games
All 174 games by Mohamed Ozayr Bhawoodien in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2010 - 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: 67 wins, 50 draws, 57 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 2/5/3 | 20.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D90 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/3/0 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 4 | 1/3/0 | 25.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D17 | Slav Defense | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| B72 | Sicilian: Dragon | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D29 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | Li Min Peng | 2,516 | 7th Purtichju Open | C04 |
| Jan 2023 | Andrew Kayonde | 2,378 | Cape Town IM | B37 |
| Jan 2014 | Watu Kobese | 2,341 | ch-RSA | A33 |
| Feb 2017 | Antonio P Santos | 2,248 | Lisbon Portugal Open | D29 |
| Feb 2017 | Povilas Lasinskas | 2,231 | Lisbon Portugal Open | D90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-RSA | 2019 | 31 | 14 | 2,157 |
| South African Open | 2017 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,090 |
| ch-Commonwealth RSA Open | 2011 | 9 | 5 | 2,106 |
| ch-Commonwealth | 2014 | 9 | 6 | 2,097 |
| ch-Africa U20 | 2014 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,106 |
| 10th London Classic Open | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,067 |
| Cape Town IM | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 2,196 |
| Lisbon Portugal Open | 2017 | 9 | 5 | 2,185 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mohamed Ozayr Bhawoodien's chess games?
174 games by Mohamed Ozayr Bhawoodien, from Jul 2010 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 Mohamed Ozayr Bhawoodien has played.
What does Mohamed Ozayr Bhawoodien play on the first move as White?
Across 84 games with White in our database, Mohamed Ozayr Bhawoodien opens with 1.d4 (74% of games), 1.e4 (24% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mohamed Ozayr Bhawoodien answers 1...c5 (72% of games), 1...e5 (28% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Mohamed Ozayr Bhawoodien play as White?
As White, Mohamed Ozayr Bhawoodien's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate). The full breakdown of 84 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mohamed Ozayr Bhawoodien play as Black?
As Black, Mohamed Ozayr Bhawoodien most often plays: Slav Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 28.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 90 games.
What is Mohamed Ozayr Bhawoodien's FIDE rating?
Mohamed Ozayr Bhawoodien is currently rated 2,178 in classical chess, 2,084 in rapid and 2,153 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,205 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Mohamed Ozayr Bhawoodien played?
Our database contains 174 games by Mohamed Ozayr Bhawoodien, covering Jul 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 67 wins, 50 draws, 57 losses (38.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mohamed Ozayr Bhawoodien?
174 games by Mohamed Ozayr Bhawoodien 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.