Prepare against Otsile Mapini
CM · BWA · World #36,975 classical · FIDE ID 11304553
When preparing against Otsile Mapini, expect 1.e4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (86% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (63%).
Our database contains 36 games by Otsile Mapini, covering Feb 2013 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Otsile Mapini's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Otsile Mapini 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 | 1,950 | 2,054 | Oct 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,929 | 1,929 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,962 | 1,970 | Jul 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 19 | 5 | 12 | 52.8% |
| As White | 19 | 11 | 3 | 5 | 57.9% |
| As Black | 17 | 8 | 2 | 7 | 47.1% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2012-2026): 534 rated games against 262 different opponents, across 74 events in 4 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 | 467 | 228 | 114 | 125 | 48.8% | 1,914 | 1,958 | 24 |
| Rapid | 29 | 22 | 2 | 5 | 75.9% | 1,813 | 2,013 | 11 |
| Blitz | 29 | 17 | 5 | 7 | 58.6% | 1,814 | 1,872 | 11 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 178 | 42 | 47 | 89 | 23.6% |
| Against lower-rated | 248 | 142 | 68 | 38 | 57.3% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs IM · 8 vs FM · 26 vs CM · 1 vs WFM.
Tournament wins
5 tournament wins from 60 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 1,811 | 1,877 |
| 2025 | 23 | 11 | 9 | 3 | 1,831 | 1,971 |
| 2024 | 24 | 14 | 5 | 5 | 1,839 | 1,939 |
| 2023 | 35 | 16 | 9 | 10 | 1,861 | 1,899 |
| 2022 | 40 | 17 | 17 | 6 | 1,810 | 1,913 |
| 2021 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2,017 | 1,967 |
| 2020 | 72 | 40 | 24 | 8 | 1,834 | 1,999 |
| 2019 | 43 | 24 | 6 | 13 | 1,859 | 1,946 |
| 2018 | 50 | 27 | 9 | 14 | 1,988 | 2,051 |
| 2017 | 24 | 12 | 5 | 7 | 1,925 | 1,925 |
| 2016 | 60 | 27 | 11 | 22 | 2,049 | 1,999 |
| 2015 | 45 | 21 | 9 | 15 | 1,939 | 1,939 |
| 2014 | 39 | 18 | 7 | 14 | 1,981 | 1,942 |
| 2013 | 48 | 29 | 4 | 15 | 1,968 | 1,728 |
| 2012 | 17 | 9 | 3 | 5 | 2,045 | 1,817 |
Where Otsile Mapini has played
Botswana (68) · South Africa (4) · Angola (1) · Azerbaijan (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Otsile Mapini's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Otsile Mapini's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 89.5% | 61.8% |
| d4 | 2 | 10.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 61.8% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Mapini usually continues Nf3 (56.3% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Mapini usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Mapini usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Mapini usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Mapini usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 85.7% | 75.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 62.5% | 20.0% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 37.5% | 83.3% |
Otsile Mapini's chess games
All 36 games by Otsile Mapini in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2013 - 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: 19 wins, 5 draws, 12 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B38 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B98 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A85 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2018 | Phemelo Khetho | 2,146 | BOT-ch Open | B84 |
| Sep 2016 | Khalid Becham | 2,134 | Olympiad-42 | D31 |
| Jun 2016 | Michael James | 2,054 | 8th Johannesburg FASU Blitz Open | B22 |
| Mar 2018 | Ndawana Mosenya | 2,000 | BOT-ch Open | C78 |
| Mar 2018 | Oaitse Kokome | 1,989 | BOT-ch Open | B22 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8th Johannesburg FASU Blitz Open | 2016 | 10 | 7 | 2,092 |
| Olympiad-42 | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,011 |
| BOT-ch Open | 2018 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,050 |
| 8th Johannesburg FASU Open | 2016 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,802 |
| 2026 BetXplosion National Chess Championship | 2026 | 3 | 2 | 2,097 |
Interactive opening tree from all 36 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Otsile Mapini's chess games?
36 games by Otsile Mapini, from Feb 2013 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 Otsile Mapini has played.
What does Otsile Mapini play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Otsile Mapini opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Otsile Mapini answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (63% of games), 1...Nf6 (38% of games).
What openings does Otsile Mapini play as White?
As White, Otsile Mapini's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 75.0% win rate); French: Classical Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Otsile Mapini play as Black?
As Black, Otsile Mapini most often plays: Sicilian (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Otsile Mapini's FIDE rating?
Otsile Mapini is currently rated 1,950 in classical chess, 1,929 in rapid and 1,962 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,054 (Oct 2019).
How many games has Otsile Mapini played?
Our database contains 36 games by Otsile Mapini, covering Feb 2013 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 5 draws, 12 losses (52.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Otsile Mapini?
36 games by Otsile Mapini 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.