Prepare against Otimile Maya
WCM · BWA · World #49,988 classical · FIDE ID 11321644
Our database contains 39 games by Otimile Maya, covering Jan 2022 to Aug 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 | 1,893 | 1,893 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,569 | 1,570 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,789 | 1,789 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 16 | 11 | 12 | 41.0% |
| As White | 19 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 47.4% |
| As Black | 20 | 7 | 5 | 8 | 35.0% |
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 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 84.2% | 68.8% |
| c4 | 2 | 10.5% | 25.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 5.3% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 84% of White games, 68.8% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Maya usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Maya usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Maya usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 11% of White games, 25.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Maya usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 58.3% | 78.6% |
| e6 | 4 | 33.3% | 25.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 8.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 50.0% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 3 | 50.0% | 16.7% |
Otimile Maya's chess games
All 39 games by Otimile Maya in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2022 - Aug 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, 11 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E05 | Catalan | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 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% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D04 | Colle 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 |
| 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 |
| Feb 2026 | Thapelo Francis | 1,740 | 2026 BOTSWANA SENIOR NATIONAL TEAM - FINAL | B21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Women 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 1.5 | 1,862 |
| 2026 BOTSWANA SENIOR NATIONAL TEAM - FINALS | 2026 | 2 | 1.5 | 1,868 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Otimile Maya's chess games?
39 games by Otimile Maya, from Jan 2022 to Aug 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 19 games with White in our database, Otimile Maya opens with 1.d4 (84% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games), 1.e4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Otimile Maya answers 1...c5 (58% of games), 1...e6 (33% of games), 1...c6 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Otimile Maya play as White?
As White, Otimile Maya's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 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 (2 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Otimile Maya's FIDE rating?
Otimile Maya is currently rated 1,893 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 39 games by Otimile Maya, covering Jan 2022 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 11 draws, 12 losses (41.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Otimile Maya?
39 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.