Prepare against Musonda Chola
FM · ZMB · World #20,203 classical · FIDE ID 8706050
When preparing against Musonda Chola, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%).
Our database contains 31 games by Musonda Chola, covering Jan 2017 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Musonda Chola's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Musonda Chola 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 | 2,056 | 2,230 | Jan 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,117 | 2,132 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,070 | 2,070 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 14 | 2 | 15 | 45.2% |
| As White | 18 | 10 | 2 | 6 | 55.6% |
| As Black | 13 | 4 | 0 | 9 | 30.8% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2013-2026): 694 rated games against 319 different opponents, across 87 events in 6 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 542 | 291 | 86 | 165 | 53.7% | 2,031 | 2,109 | 14 |
| Rapid | 85 | 51 | 5 | 29 | 60.0% | 2,071 | 2,177 | 10 |
| Blitz | 15 | 9 | 0 | 6 | 60.0% | 2,171 | 2,038 | 4 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 212 | 68 | 43 | 101 | 32.1% |
| Against lower-rated | 381 | 248 | 51 | 82 | 65.1% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs GM · 14 vs IM · 24 vs FM · 26 vs CM · 1 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
9 tournament wins from 71 events, 5 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 98 | 56 | 10 | 32 | 2,049 | 2,139 |
| 2025 | 181 | 95 | 32 | 54 | 2,065 | 2,155 |
| 2024 | 77 | 47 | 10 | 20 | 2,043 | 2,153 |
| 2023 | 70 | 41 | 10 | 19 | 2,007 | 2,133 |
| 2022 | 38 | 14 | 9 | 15 | 2,064 | 2,043 |
| 2021 | 15 | 10 | 2 | 3 | 1,934 | 2,105 |
| 2020 | 38 | 22 | 9 | 7 | 2,061 | 2,207 |
| 2019 | 46 | 26 | 9 | 11 | 2,061 | 2,179 |
| 2018 | 32 | 13 | 3 | 16 | 2,149 | 2,083 |
| 2017 | 40 | 23 | 4 | 13 | 1,933 | 1,933 |
| 2016 | 9 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 1,646 | 2,046 |
| 2015 | 24 | 13 | 0 | 11 | 2,025 | 1,999 |
| 2014 | 20 | 9 | 1 | 10 | 1,793 | 1,751 |
| 2013 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 3 | – | – |
Where Musonda Chola has played
Zambia (78) · Zimbabwe (4) · South Africa (2) · Egypt (1) · Malawi (1) · Tunisia (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Musonda Chola's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Musonda Chola's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 100.0% | 61.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 61.1% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Chola usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Chola usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (22% of these games) — Chola usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 5 | 62.5% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 37.5% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 1 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
Musonda Chola's chess games
All 31 games by Musonda Chola in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2017 - Oct 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, 2 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Center Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C08 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D82 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C40 | Latvian Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A24 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C83 | Ruy Lopez: Open | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Providence Oatlhotse | 2,206 | Lusaka zt 4.5 | B11 |
| May 2025 | Mohamed Abdel Moniem | 2,144 | ch-Africa | B43 |
| Dec 2014 | Adham Kandil | 2,084 | ch-Africa U14 | B34 |
| May 2025 | Adham Hossam Mohamed | 2,014 | ch-Africa | C00 |
| Aug 2024 | Leslie Chikuse | 1,983 | Lusaka zt 4.5 | B27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch U14 | 2014 | 8 | 3 | 1,713 |
| ch-Africa | 2025 | 7 | 3 | 2,168 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | 2026 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,912 |
| Lusaka zt 4.5 | 2024 | 5 | 3 | 2,191 |
| ch-African Schools U17 | 2016 | 3 | 2.5 | 1,868 |
| ch-Africa U14 | 2014 | 1 | 1 | 2,484 |
| Zonal 4.5 2024 | 2024 | 1 | 1 | 2,376 |
| 2026 Malawi Open Chess Championship - Open | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,758 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Musonda Chola's chess games?
31 games by Musonda Chola, from Jan 2017 to Oct 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 Musonda Chola has played.
What does Musonda Chola play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Musonda Chola opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Musonda Chola answers 1...e5 (63% of games), 1...e6 (38% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Musonda Chola play as White?
As White, Musonda Chola's most-played openings in our database are: French Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Musonda Chola play as Black?
As Black, Musonda Chola most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 13 games.
What is Musonda Chola's FIDE rating?
Musonda Chola is currently rated 2,056 in classical chess, 2,117 in rapid and 2,070 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,230 (Jan 2021).
How many games has Musonda Chola played?
Our database contains 31 games by Musonda Chola, covering Jan 2017 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 2 draws, 15 losses (45.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Musonda Chola?
31 games by Musonda Chola 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.