Prepare against Mutailenu Nshikokola
FM · ZMB · World #58,420 classical · FIDE ID 8703450
When preparing against Mutailenu Nshikokola, expect 1.d4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (79% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (86%).
Our database contains 63 games by Mutailenu Nshikokola, covering Jan 2017 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Mutailenu Nshikokola's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mutailenu Nshikokola 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 | 1,863 | 1,896 | May 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,845 | 1,845 | Nov 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,848 | 1,848 | Nov 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 63 | 17 | 7 | 39 | 27.0% |
| As White | 29 | 10 | 3 | 16 | 34.5% |
| As Black | 34 | 7 | 4 | 23 | 20.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mutailenu Nshikokola's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mutailenu Nshikokola's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 23 | 82.1% | 41.3% |
| e4 | 5 | 17.9% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 82% of White games, 41.3% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Nshikokola usually continues c4 (6.3% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Nshikokola usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Nshikokola usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 18% of White games, 40.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Nshikokola usually continues Bc4 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Nshikokola usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Nshikokola usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 15 | 78.9% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 21.1% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 85.7% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Mutailenu Nshikokola's chess games
All 63 games by Mutailenu Nshikokola in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2017 - Nov 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: 17 wins, 7 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D83 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D26 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2026 | Samar Dayal | 2,264 | Titled Tue 11th Aug 2026 | A42 |
| Aug 2026 | Hardy Gu | 2,059 | Titled Tue 11th Aug 2026 | B12 |
| Aug 2026 | Sergei Kharitonov | 2,049 | Titled Tue 4th Aug 2026 | B10 |
| Aug 2026 | Zaid Alaa Chaseb | 2,030 | Titled Tue 11th Aug 2026 | A40 |
| Jul 2026 | Sharmin Shirin Sultana | 1,948 | Titled Tue 28th Jul 2026 | B00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 44 | 9 | 1,843 |
| ch-African Schools U15 | 2016 | 8 | 7.5 | 1,772 |
| ch-Africa | 2018 | 6 | 2 | 1,902 |
| ch-AFRICAN School U17 | 2017 | 3 | 1 | – |
| ch-Africa U16 | 2017 | 2 | 1 | 1,498 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mutailenu Nshikokola's chess games?
63 games by Mutailenu Nshikokola, from Jan 2017 to Nov 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 Mutailenu Nshikokola has played.
What does Mutailenu Nshikokola play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Mutailenu Nshikokola opens with 1.d4 (82% of games), 1.e4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mutailenu Nshikokola answers 1...c6 (79% of games), 1...e5 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (86% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games).
What openings does Mutailenu Nshikokola play as White?
As White, Mutailenu Nshikokola's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Nimzo-Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mutailenu Nshikokola play as Black?
As Black, Mutailenu Nshikokola most often plays: Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 34 games.
What is Mutailenu Nshikokola's FIDE rating?
Mutailenu Nshikokola is currently rated 1,863 in classical chess, 1,845 in rapid and 1,848 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,896 (May 2018).
How many games has Mutailenu Nshikokola played?
Our database contains 63 games by Mutailenu Nshikokola, covering Jan 2017 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 7 draws, 39 losses (27.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mutailenu Nshikokola?
63 games by Mutailenu Nshikokola 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.