Prepare against Ndawana Mosenya
CM · BWA · World #28,828 classical · FIDE ID 11300370
Our database contains 93 games by Ndawana Mosenya, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ndawana Mosenya's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ndawana Mosenya 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 | 1,993 | 2,062 | Jul 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,980 | 1,998 | Nov 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,954 | 2,053 | Oct 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 93 | 35 | 13 | 45 | 37.6% |
| As White | 41 | 16 | 6 | 19 | 39.0% |
| As Black | 52 | 19 | 7 | 26 | 36.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ndawana Mosenya's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ndawana Mosenya's side.
First moves as White (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 35 | 85.4% | 48.6% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 4.9% | 0.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 4.9% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 85% of White games, 48.6% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Mosenya usually continues c3 (22.2% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Mosenya usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Mosenya usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 5% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Mosenya usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Mosenya usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 20 | 66.7% | 35.0% |
| e6 | 4 | 13.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 73.3% | 36.4% |
| d5 | 4 | 26.7% | 62.5% |
Ndawana Mosenya's chess games
All 93 games by Ndawana Mosenya in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 35 wins, 13 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 9 | 2/0/7 | 22.2% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C69 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Providence Oatlhotse | 2,249 | 2026 BetXplosion National Chess Championship | B12 |
| Dec 2018 | Musatwe Simutowe | 2,148 | ch-Africa U2300 Open | C11 |
| Mar 2018 | Phemelo Khetho | 2,146 | BOT-ch Open | A08 |
| Mar 2017 | Prince Daniel Mulenga | 2,146 | ZAM Open | C50 |
| Mar 2018 | Barileng Gaealafshwe | 2,144 | BOT-ch Open | D85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pretoria FM B | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 1,949 |
| Olympiad-42 | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,049 |
| Johannesburg Tsogo Sun Open | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,926 |
| ZAM Open | 2017 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,036 |
| BOT-ch Open | 2018 | 8 | 3 | 1,880 |
| Olympiad-35 | 2002 | 8 | 0.5 | 1,993 |
| ch-Africa U2300 Open | 2019 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,169 |
| Olympiad-32 | 1996 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,999 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ndawana Mosenya's chess games?
93 games by Ndawana Mosenya, from Apr 2003 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 Ndawana Mosenya has played.
What does Ndawana Mosenya play on the first move as White?
Across 41 games with White in our database, Ndawana Mosenya opens with 1.e4 (85% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ndawana Mosenya answers 1...c5 (67% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games), 1...c6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games).
What openings does Ndawana Mosenya play as White?
As White, Ndawana Mosenya's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 41 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ndawana Mosenya play as Black?
As Black, Ndawana Mosenya most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); English Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 52 games.
What is Ndawana Mosenya's FIDE rating?
Ndawana Mosenya is currently rated 1,993 in classical chess, 1,980 in rapid and 1,954 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,062 (Jul 2017).
How many games has Ndawana Mosenya played?
Our database contains 93 games by Ndawana Mosenya, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 13 draws, 45 losses (37.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ndawana Mosenya?
93 games by Ndawana Mosenya 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.