Prepare against Onkemetse Francis
WIM · BWA · World #54,974 classical · FIDE ID 11301287
When preparing against Onkemetse Francis, expect 1.e4 in 99% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (49% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (81%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Closed as White, 36.4% over 33 games.
Our database contains 192 games by Onkemetse Francis, covering Nov 2011 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Onkemetse Francis's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Onkemetse Francis 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 | 1,874 | 1,914 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,836 | 1,836 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,824 | 1,847 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 192 | 81 | 53 | 58 | 42.2% |
| As White | 95 | 43 | 24 | 28 | 45.3% |
| As Black | 97 | 38 | 29 | 30 | 39.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Onkemetse Francis's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Onkemetse Francis's side.
First moves as White (95 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 94 | 98.9% | 58.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.1% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 99% of White games, 58.0% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Francis usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Francis usually continues Nf3 (76.8% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Francis usually continues d4 (31.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 1% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Francis usually continues f4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 28 | 49.1% | 55.4% |
| e5 | 17 | 29.8% | 41.2% |
| e6 | 10 | 17.5% | 40.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 3.5% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 25 | 80.6% | 56.0% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 19.4% | 83.3% |
Onkemetse Francis's chess games
All 192 games by Onkemetse Francis in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2011 - 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: 81 wins, 53 draws, 58 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 33 | 12/9/12 | 36.4% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C41 | Scotch Game | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B00 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 26 | 11/7/8 | 42.3% |
| D02 | London System | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2016 | Ghayda M. Alattar | 1,964 | Olympiad Women-42 | C14 |
| Jul 2026 | Banda Natalie Katlo | 1,957 | 2026 BetXplosion National Chess Championship | B23 |
| Aug 2014 | Lesly Fuentes Inzunza | 1,895 | Olympiad Women-41 | E38 |
| Apr 2010 | Faith Mbakhwa | 1,887 | ch-BOT w final | D53 |
| Aug 2020 | Esperanca Caxita | 1,882 | Online Olympiad Div3 B | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad Women-42 | 2016 | 11 | 6.5 | 1,972 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2021 | 10 | 1 | 1,808 |
| chT-Africa rapid w | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 1,653 |
| chT-Africa rapid | 2019 | 9 | 7 | 2,034 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 1-25 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 1,831 |
| Gaborone Masaiti w | 2023 | 9 | 1 | 1,731 |
| ch-Africa Blitz w | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 1,674 |
| Olympiad Women-40 | 2012 | 9 | 5 | 1,880 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Onkemetse Francis's chess games?
192 games by Onkemetse Francis, from Nov 2011 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 Onkemetse Francis has played.
What does Onkemetse Francis play on the first move as White?
Across 95 games with White in our database, Onkemetse Francis opens with 1.e4 (99% of games), 1.d4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Onkemetse Francis answers 1...d5 (49% of games), 1...e5 (30% of games), 1...e6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (81% of games), 1...Nf6 (19% of games).
What openings does Onkemetse Francis play as White?
As White, Onkemetse Francis's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (33 games, 36.4% win rate); Italian Game (9 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 95 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Onkemetse Francis play as Black?
As Black, Onkemetse Francis most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (26 games, 42.3% win rate); London System (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 97 games.
What is Onkemetse Francis's FIDE rating?
Onkemetse Francis is currently rated 1,874 in classical chess, 1,836 in rapid and 1,824 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,914 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Onkemetse Francis played?
Our database contains 192 games by Onkemetse Francis, covering Nov 2011 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 81 wins, 53 draws, 58 losses (42.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Onkemetse Francis?
192 games by Onkemetse Francis 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.