Prepare against Ngatane Lieketseng
WFM · Lesotho · World #156,517 classical · FIDE ID 21300585
When preparing against Ngatane Lieketseng, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 36 games by Ngatane Lieketseng, covering Oct 2016 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Ngatane Lieketseng's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ngatane Lieketseng 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 | 1,614 | 1,700 | Apr 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,573 | 1,573 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,637 | 1,610 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 16 | 5 | 15 | 44.4% |
| As White | 16 | 8 | 1 | 7 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 20 | 8 | 4 | 8 | 40.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ngatane Lieketseng's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ngatane Lieketseng's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 100.0% | 53.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 53.1% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Lieketseng usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (19% of these games) — Lieketseng usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Lieketseng usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 71.4% | 80.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 28.6% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
Ngatane Lieketseng's chess games
All 36 games by Ngatane Lieketseng in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2016 - Sep 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: 16 wins, 5 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A33 | Colle System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | Dresden Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Keytleen Denis Chavarria Troya | 1,708 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 1-25 | B40 |
| Sep 2016 | Shanta Thapa | 1,693 | Olympiad Women-42 | C57 |
| Sep 2018 | Sindira Joshi | 1,584 | Olympiad Women-43 | C42 |
| Sep 2016 | Zaily M. Arbona Avila | 1,535 | Olympiad Women-42 | B42 |
| Sep 2018 | Baby Edna Mission | 1,475 | Olympiad Women-43 | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad Women-42 | 2016 | 10 | 7.5 | 1,794 |
| Olympiad Women-45 | 2024 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,725 |
| Olympiad Women-43 | 2018 | 9 | 4 | 1,774 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 1-25 | 2026 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,791 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 76+ | 2026 | 1 | 1 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ngatane Lieketseng's chess games?
36 games by Ngatane Lieketseng, from Oct 2016 to Sep 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 Ngatane Lieketseng has played.
What does Ngatane Lieketseng play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Ngatane Lieketseng opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ngatane Lieketseng answers 1...c5 (71% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Ngatane Lieketseng play as White?
As White, Ngatane Lieketseng's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game: Classical Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ngatane Lieketseng play as Black?
As Black, Ngatane Lieketseng most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Ngatane Lieketseng's FIDE rating?
Ngatane Lieketseng is currently rated 1,614 in classical chess, 1,573 in rapid and 1,637 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,700 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Ngatane Lieketseng played?
Our database contains 36 games by Ngatane Lieketseng, covering Oct 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 5 draws, 15 losses (44.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ngatane Lieketseng?
36 games by Ngatane Lieketseng 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.