Prepare against Moses Mufandaedza
BMU · World #32,484 classical · FIDE ID 8800367
When preparing against Moses Mufandaedza, expect 1.d4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (64% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 59 games by Moses Mufandaedza, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Moses Mufandaedza's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Moses Mufandaedza 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 | 1,972 | 2,005 | Jun 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,967 | 1,977 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,981 | 1,981 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 59 | 42 | 8 | 9 | 71.2% |
| As White | 29 | 21 | 3 | 5 | 72.4% |
| As Black | 30 | 21 | 5 | 4 | 70.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Moses Mufandaedza's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Moses Mufandaedza's side.
First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 25 | 86.2% | 76.0% |
| e4 | 4 | 13.8% | 87.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 86% of White games, 76.0% score
- …Nf6 (76% of these games) — Mufandaedza usually continues c4 (76.3% score)
- …d5 (12% of these games) — Mufandaedza usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Mufandaedza usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 14% of White games, 87.5% score
- …e5 (75% of these games) — Mufandaedza usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Mufandaedza usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 16 | 64.0% | 84.4% |
| g6 | 5 | 20.0% | 70.0% |
| d6 | 4 | 16.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 2 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Moses Mufandaedza's chess games
All 59 games by Moses Mufandaedza in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2008 - 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: 42 wins, 8 draws, 9 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E70 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E20 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 10 | 7/2/1 | 70.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D94 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Bishop's Opening: Boden-Kieseritzky Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2018 | Serguei Gontcharov | 1,875 | Bermuda Festival | A59 |
| Oct 2017 | Sami Lill | 1,850 | Hamilton The Joe Lattyak | E20 |
| Mar 2018 | Don Dacres | 1,765 | Hamilton The Bermuda Longtail | E11 |
| Nov 2016 | Ezra Turner | 1,700 | Hamilton The Collie Cup | C42 |
| Mar 2017 | Rey Casanova | 1,696 | Hamilton The Bermuda Longtail | C42 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton The Bermuda Longtail | 2018 | 11 | 9 | 1,936 |
| Hamilton The Joe Lattyak | 2017 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,898 |
| Hamilton Bermuda Cup | 2017 | 7 | 6.5 | 2,064 |
| ch-BER | 2018 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,934 |
| Hamilton The Collie Cup | 2017 | 6 | 5 | 1,920 |
| The Faulks Shield | 2019 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,952 |
| Hamilton Williams Memorial | 2018 | 6 | 6 | 2,026 |
| Online Olym Div4 E | 2020 | 4 | 1 | 1,728 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Moses Mufandaedza's chess games?
59 games by Moses Mufandaedza, from Jan 2008 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 Moses Mufandaedza has played.
What does Moses Mufandaedza play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Moses Mufandaedza opens with 1.d4 (86% of games), 1.e4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Moses Mufandaedza answers 1...e5 (64% of games), 1...g6 (20% of games), 1...d6 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Moses Mufandaedza play as White?
As White, Moses Mufandaedza's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Catalan (4 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Moses Mufandaedza play as Black?
As Black, Moses Mufandaedza most often plays: Petrov's Defense (10 games, 70.0% win rate); Modern Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Moses Mufandaedza's FIDE rating?
Moses Mufandaedza is currently rated 1,972 in classical chess, 1,967 in rapid and 1,981 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,005 (Jun 2026).
How many games has Moses Mufandaedza played?
Our database contains 59 games by Moses Mufandaedza, covering Jan 2008 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 42 wins, 8 draws, 9 losses (71.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Moses Mufandaedza?
59 games by Moses Mufandaedza 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.