Prepare against Naledi Marape
WFM · BWA · World #45,335 classical · FIDE ID 11310880
Our database contains 153 games by Naledi Marape, covering Mar 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Naledi Marape's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Naledi Marape 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 | 1,912 | 1,926 | Sep 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,789 | 1,789 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,823 | 1,826 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 153 | 69 | 26 | 58 | 45.1% |
| As White | 73 | 32 | 14 | 27 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 80 | 37 | 12 | 31 | 46.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Naledi Marape's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Naledi Marape's side.
First moves as White (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 70 | 100.0% | 55.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 55.7% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Marape usually continues Nf3 (73.2% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Marape usually continues Nf3 (36.1% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Marape usually continues d3 (58.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 31 | 58.5% | 56.5% |
| c5 | 21 | 39.6% | 61.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 45.5% | 45.0% |
Naledi Marape's chess games
All 153 games by Naledi Marape in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2015 - Aug 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: 69 wins, 26 draws, 58 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 8 | 6/1/1 | 75.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 5/0/5 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D05 | Colle System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | Anjum Noshin | 2,085 | Olympiad Women-45 | B90 |
| Sep 2024 | Polina Karelina | 1,898 | Olympiad Women-45 | B93 |
| Jun 2024 | Omprakash Kayyar Sana | 1,873 | ch-Africa U18 Girls | B90 |
| Nov 2020 | Hiba Ait Bentaleb | 1,728 | Wch FIDE Online U14 Girls Africa Qualifier | A48 |
| Jun 2024 | Hayley Nel | 1,727 | ch-Africa U18 Girls | B13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Africa U18 Girls | 2024 | 13 | 9 | 1,712 |
| World Cup U16 Girls Prel | 2021 | 10 | 5 | 1,350 |
| Olympiad Women-45 | 2024 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,915 |
| Wch U08 Girls | 2014 | 10 | 4 | 1,245 |
| ch-Africa U20 Girls | 2019 | 9 | 7 | 1,631 |
| Gaborone Masaiti w | 2023 | 9 | 0.5 | 1,699 |
| ch-African School U13 Girls | 2017 | 9 | 7.5 | 1,451 |
| Olympiad Women-44 | 2022 | 8 | 3 | 1,656 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Naledi Marape's chess games?
153 games by Naledi Marape, from Mar 2015 to Aug 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 Naledi Marape has played.
What does Naledi Marape play on the first move as White?
Across 70 games with White in our database, Naledi Marape opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Naledi Marape answers 1...e5 (58% of games), 1...c5 (40% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (45% of games).
What openings does Naledi Marape play as White?
As White, Naledi Marape's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game: Classical Variation (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Italian Game (8 games, 75.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 73 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Naledi Marape play as Black?
As Black, Naledi Marape most often plays: Italian Game (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 80 games.
What is Naledi Marape's FIDE rating?
Naledi Marape is currently rated 1,912 in classical chess, 1,789 in rapid and 1,823 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,926 (Sep 2024).
How many games has Naledi Marape played?
Our database contains 153 games by Naledi Marape, covering Mar 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 69 wins, 26 draws, 58 losses (45.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Naledi Marape?
153 games by Naledi Marape 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.