Prepare against Nuzela Zacarias Musindo Farnela
Mozambique · World #126,373 classical · FIDE ID 14800292
When preparing against Nuzela Zacarias Musindo Farnela, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 30 games by Nuzela Zacarias Musindo Farnela, covering Oct 2014 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Nuzela Zacarias Musindo Farnela's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nuzela Zacarias Musindo Farnela 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 | 1,657 | 1,664 | Mar 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 8 | 7 | 15 | 26.7% |
| As White | 14 | 3 | 6 | 5 | 21.4% |
| As Black | 16 | 5 | 1 | 10 | 31.3% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2007-2026): 109 rated games against 73 different opponents, across 13 events in 5 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 92 | 44 | 13 | 35 | 47.8% | 1,474 | 1,462 | 8 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 33 | 8 | 7 | 18 | 24.2% |
| Against lower-rated | 31 | 19 | 5 | 7 | 61.3% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs WIM · 1 vs WFM · 8 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 11 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1,579 | 1,624 |
| 2025 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1,729 | 1,629 |
| 2024 | 11 | 6 | 1 | 4 | 1,374 | 1,374 |
| 2023 | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 1,393 | 1,527 |
| 2019 | 9 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 1,396 | 1,396 |
| 2018 | 11 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 1,437 | 1,504 |
| 2017 | 9 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 1,320 | 1,454 |
| 2016 | 8 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 1,513 | 1,446 |
| 2015 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 1,526 | 1,126 |
| 2014 | 20 | 6 | 2 | 12 | 1,664 | 1,356 |
| 2010 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1,719 | 1,319 |
| 2009 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1,293 | 1,693 |
| 2008 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1,393 | 1,193 |
| 2007 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1,453 | 1,853 |
Where Nuzela Zacarias Musindo Farnela has played
Mozambique (8) · Malawi (2) · Azerbaijan (1) · Norway (1) · South Africa (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nuzela Zacarias Musindo Farnela's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nuzela Zacarias Musindo Farnela's side.
First moves as White (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 100.0% | 42.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 42.9% score
- …e5 (43% of these games) — Farnela usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Farnela usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Farnela usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 100.0% | 36.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 100.0% | 12.5% |
Nuzela Zacarias Musindo Farnela's chess games
All 30 games by Nuzela Zacarias Musindo Farnela in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2014 - Oct 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: 8 wins, 7 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C40 | King's Knight Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C47 | King's Pawn Game: Tayler Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D50 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2018 | Mariamo Joao Gaspar | 2,079 | ch-MOZ w | C46 |
| Jan 2018 | Ana Malenda | 1,453 | ch-MOZ w | C62 |
| Sep 2014 | Phumuzile Moyo | 1,370 | Wch U16 Girls | C41 |
| Jan 2018 | Sheila Judite Jacinto Sitoe | 1,293 | ch-MOZ w | A04 |
| Sep 2016 | Patience Tsuses | 1,025 | Olympiad Women-42 | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad Women-42 | 2016 | 8 | 4 | 1,512 |
| ch-MOZ w | 2018 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,522 |
| Wch U16 Girls | 2014 | 7 | 2 | 1,473 |
| Olympiad Women-41 | 2014 | 6 | 2 | 1,620 |
| Online Olym Div3 D | 2020 | 2 | 0 | 1,129 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nuzela Zacarias Musindo Farnela's chess games?
30 games by Nuzela Zacarias Musindo Farnela, from Oct 2014 to Oct 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 Nuzela Zacarias Musindo Farnela has played.
What does Nuzela Zacarias Musindo Farnela play on the first move as White?
Across 14 games with White in our database, Nuzela Zacarias Musindo Farnela opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nuzela Zacarias Musindo Farnela answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Nuzela Zacarias Musindo Farnela play as White?
As White, Nuzela Zacarias Musindo Farnela's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 14 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nuzela Zacarias Musindo Farnela play as Black?
As Black, Nuzela Zacarias Musindo Farnela most often plays: Italian Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Philidor (2 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Pawn Game: Tayler Opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Nuzela Zacarias Musindo Farnela's FIDE rating?
Nuzela Zacarias Musindo Farnela is currently rated 1,657 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,664 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Nuzela Zacarias Musindo Farnela played?
Our database contains 30 games by Nuzela Zacarias Musindo Farnela, covering Oct 2014 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 7 draws, 15 losses (26.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nuzela Zacarias Musindo Farnela?
30 games by Nuzela Zacarias Musindo Farnela 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.