Prepare against Naomi Mwale
ZMB · World #92,652 classical · FIDE ID 8703299
When preparing against Naomi Mwale, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (92% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 33 games by Naomi Mwale, covering Jan 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Naomi Mwale's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Naomi Mwale 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 | 1,751 | 1,811 | Apr 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,783 | 1,783 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,654 | 1,654 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 14 | 5 | 14 | 42.4% |
| As White | 17 | 8 | 3 | 6 | 47.1% |
| As Black | 16 | 6 | 2 | 8 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Naomi Mwale's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Naomi Mwale's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 94.1% | 53.1% |
| d4 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 53.1% score
- …e5 (44% of these games) — Mwale usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (19% of these games) — Mwale usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Mwale usually continues d4 (16.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Mwale usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 12 | 92.3% | 41.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (1 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 1 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Naomi Mwale's chess games
All 33 games by Naomi Mwale in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2017 - 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: 14 wins, 5 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Three Knights Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | Sofia Isavelina Tec Rodas | 1,800 | Olympiad Women-45 | C55 |
| Sep 2024 | Emma Zihan Kong | 1,747 | Olympiad Women-45 | B28 |
| Sep 2024 | Keisha C Van Wyk | 1,599 | Olympiad Women-45 | B50 |
| Dec 2023 | Ryma Nassr | 1,595 | ch-Africa U20 Girls | C02 |
| Nov 2022 | Concillia Awuor Ndegwa | 1,335 | ch-Africa U2300 w | A01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad Women-45 | 2024 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,781 |
| ch-African School U13 Girls | 2017 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,231 |
| ch-Africa U20 Girls | 2023 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,533 |
| ch-African Schools U11 Girls | 2016 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,474 |
| ch-Africa U2300 w | 2022 | 3 | 2.5 | 1,633 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Naomi Mwale's chess games?
33 games by Naomi Mwale, from Jan 2017 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 Naomi Mwale has played.
What does Naomi Mwale play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Naomi Mwale opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Naomi Mwale answers 1...e5 (92% of games), 1...e6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Naomi Mwale play as White?
As White, Naomi Mwale's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Bishop's Opening (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Naomi Mwale play as Black?
As Black, Naomi Mwale most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Classical (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Naomi Mwale's FIDE rating?
Naomi Mwale is currently rated 1,751 in classical chess, 1,783 in rapid and 1,654 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,811 (Apr 2025).
How many games has Naomi Mwale played?
Our database contains 33 games by Naomi Mwale, covering Jan 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 5 draws, 14 losses (42.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Naomi Mwale?
33 games by Naomi Mwale 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.