Prepare against Ntando Zwakala
ZAF · World #28,718 classical · FIDE ID 14308967
Our database contains 85 games by Ntando Zwakala, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ntando Zwakala's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ntando Zwakala 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 | 2,093 | Jan 2020 |
| Rapid | 2,104 | 2,104 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,019 | 2,053 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 39 | 20 | 26 | 45.9% |
| As White | 39 | 15 | 10 | 14 | 38.5% |
| As Black | 46 | 24 | 10 | 12 | 52.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ntando Zwakala's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ntando Zwakala's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 29 | 74.4% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 23.1% | 55.6% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 74% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (66% of these games) — Zwakala usually continues Nf3 (46.9% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Zwakala usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …c6 (7% of these games) — Zwakala usually continues d3 (75.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 23% of White games, 55.6% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Zwakala usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d6 (11% of these games) — Zwakala usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Zwakala usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 24 | 82.8% | 79.2% |
| e5 | 5 | 17.2% | 20.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 90.9% | 45.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
Ntando Zwakala's chess games
All 85 games by Ntando Zwakala in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - 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: 39 wins, 20 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E17 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 14 | 10/3/1 | 71.4% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E05 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| E34 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2019 | Sahaj Grover | 2,475 | Sandton SWVG Rapid Open | A13 |
| Aug 2012 | Ilyas Sodikov | 2,234 | 51st Wch U20 | B80 |
| Jul 2015 | Dennis Ovcina | 2,233 | Johannesburg Tsogo Sun Open | B22 |
| May 2019 | Providence Oatlhotse | 2,228 | Sandton SWVG Rapid Open | B10 |
| Aug 2012 | Srdjan Jefic | 2,165 | 51st Wch U20 | B46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 51st Wch U20 | 2012 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,039 |
| South African Open | 2017 | 10 | 7 | 1,899 |
| Sandton SWVG Rapid Open | 2019 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,128 |
| Johannesburg Tsogo Sun Open | 2015 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,013 |
| Sandton SWVG Blitz Open | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 2,152 |
| Commonwealth & RSA Open | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 1,989 |
| Africa KCF Inv tt | 2017 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,948 |
| ch-RSA Inter Regional | 2018 | 7 | 5 | 2,016 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ntando Zwakala's chess games?
85 games by Ntando Zwakala, from May 2012 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 Ntando Zwakala has played.
What does Ntando Zwakala play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Ntando Zwakala opens with 1.e4 (74% of games), 1.Nf3 (23% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ntando Zwakala answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...e5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...e6 (9% of games).
What openings does Ntando Zwakala play as White?
As White, Ntando Zwakala's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Rossolimo (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ntando Zwakala play as Black?
As Black, Ntando Zwakala most often plays: Sicilian (14 games, 71.4% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 100.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 46 games.
What is Ntando Zwakala's FIDE rating?
Ntando Zwakala is currently rated 1,993 in classical chess, 2,104 in rapid and 2,019 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,093 (Jan 2020).
How many games has Ntando Zwakala played?
Our database contains 85 games by Ntando Zwakala, covering May 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 20 draws, 26 losses (45.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ntando Zwakala?
85 games by Ntando Zwakala 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.