Prepare against Otimile Maya
BWA · World #61,482 classical · FIDE ID 11321644
When preparing against Otimile Maya, expect 1.d4 in 85% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (62% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (67%).
Our database contains 56 games by Otimile Maya, covering Jan 2022 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Otimile Maya's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Otimile Maya 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 | 1,851 | 1,893 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,569 | 1,570 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,789 | 1,789 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 56 | 25 | 15 | 15 | 44.6% |
| As White | 29 | 13 | 9 | 6 | 44.8% |
| As Black | 27 | 12 | 6 | 9 | 44.4% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2019-2026): 510 rated games against 292 different opponents, across 73 events in 9 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 | 390 | 188 | 75 | 127 | 48.2% | 1,533 | 1,546 | 22 |
| Rapid | 26 | 10 | 2 | 14 | 38.5% | 1,744 | 1,402 | 3 |
| Blitz | 46 | 22 | 3 | 21 | 47.8% | 1,762 | 1,691 | 4 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 155 | 37 | 46 | 72 | 23.9% |
| Against lower-rated | 188 | 110 | 33 | 45 | 58.5% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs WIM · 11 vs WFM · 26 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
5 tournament wins from 60 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 69 | 38 | 15 | 16 | 1,679 | 1,770 |
| 2025 | 89 | 45 | 15 | 29 | 1,679 | 1,746 |
| 2024 | 120 | 63 | 25 | 32 | 1,657 | 1,722 |
| 2023 | 103 | 44 | 18 | 41 | 1,451 | 1,374 |
| 2022 | 64 | 34 | 9 | 21 | 1,348 | 1,348 |
| 2021 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1,385 | 1,385 |
| 2020 | 53 | 22 | 1 | 30 | 1,345 | 945 |
| 2019 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 1,191 | 924 |
Where Otimile Maya has played
Botswana (55) · South Africa (9) · Uganda (2) · Zambia (2) · Brazil (1) · Egypt (1) · Greece (1) · Uzbekistan (1) · Zimbabwe (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Otimile Maya's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Otimile Maya's side.
First moves as White (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 22 | 84.6% | 65.9% |
| c4 | 2 | 7.7% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 3.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 85% of White games, 65.9% score
- …d5 (41% of these games) — Maya usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Maya usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Maya usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 8% of White games, 25.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Maya usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 61.5% | 81.3% |
| e6 | 4 | 30.8% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 7.7% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 66.7% | 75.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 33.3% | 16.7% |
Otimile Maya's chess games
All 56 games by Otimile Maya in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2022 - 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: 25 wins, 15 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E06 | Catalan | 6 | 1/3/1 | 16.7% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D00 | London System | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E87 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Banda Natalie Katlo | 1,957 | ch-Africa Women 2026 | D10 |
| Sep 2026 | Marielos Vasquez Vasquez | 1,923 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 1-25 | E11 |
| Feb 2026 | Onkemetse Francis | 1,909 | 2026 BOTSWANA SENIOR NATIONAL TEAM - FINAL | B23 |
| Mar 2026 | Aishani Pathak | 1,790 | Queens' Online Chess Festival | Semi-Final | B13 |
| Mar 2026 | Rachelle Mari Voges | 1,750 | Queens' Online Chess Festival | Semi-Final | E61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 1-25 | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,007 |
| World Youth Girls U14 | 2024 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,737 |
| 2026 BetXplosion National Chess Championship | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 1,823 |
| Queens' Online Chess Festival | Semi-Final | 2026 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,772 |
| 2026 BOTSWANA SENIOR NATIONAL TEAM - FINAL | 2026 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,910 |
| ch-Africa U14 Girls | 2024 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,717 |
| ch-Africa Women 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,862 |
| ch-World School U13 Girls | 2023 | 2 | 1.5 | 1,753 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Otimile Maya's chess games?
56 games by Otimile Maya, from Jan 2022 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 Otimile Maya has played.
What does Otimile Maya play on the first move as White?
Across 26 games with White in our database, Otimile Maya opens with 1.d4 (85% of games), 1.c4 (8% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Otimile Maya answers 1...c5 (62% of games), 1...e6 (31% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Otimile Maya play as White?
As White, Otimile Maya's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); London System (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Otimile Maya play as Black?
As Black, Otimile Maya most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 66.7% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Otimile Maya's FIDE rating?
Otimile Maya is currently rated 1,851 in classical chess, 1,569 in rapid and 1,789 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,893 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Otimile Maya played?
Our database contains 56 games by Otimile Maya, covering Jan 2022 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 15 draws, 15 losses (44.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Otimile Maya?
56 games by Otimile Maya 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.