Prepare against Paul C. Khuphwathea
CM · Malawi · World #115,380 classical · FIDE ID 14305569
When preparing against Paul C. Khuphwathea, expect 1.d4 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c5 (60%).
Our database contains 35 games by Paul C. Khuphwathea, covering Sep 2012 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Paul C. Khuphwathea's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Paul C. Khuphwathea 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 | 1,687 | 1,894 | Aug 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,887 | 1,887 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,706 | 1,711 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 8 | 8 | 19 | 22.9% |
| As White | 19 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 26.3% |
| As Black | 16 | 3 | 2 | 11 | 18.8% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2009-2026): 329 rated games against 239 different opponents, across 52 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 | 292 | 111 | 39 | 142 | 38.0% | 1,841 | 1,751 | 6 |
| Rapid | 15 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 46.7% | 1,822 | 1,848 | 4 |
| Blitz | 7 | 4 | 0 | 3 | 57.1% | 1,919 | 1,719 | 2 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 157 | 34 | 23 | 100 | 21.7% |
| Against lower-rated | 81 | 39 | 15 | 27 | 48.1% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs FM · 9 vs CM · 1 vs WIM · 1 vs WFM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 23 | 9 | 4 | 10 | 1,725 | 1,707 |
| 2025 | 47 | 16 | 4 | 27 | 1,857 | 1,677 |
| 2024 | 53 | 14 | 7 | 32 | 1,826 | 1,674 |
| 2023 | 11 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 1,830 | 1,830 |
| 2022 | 13 | 8 | 1 | 4 | 1,692 | 1,801 |
| 2020 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 5 | 1,807 | 1,636 |
| 2019 | 14 | 7 | 1 | 6 | 1,746 | 1,786 |
| 2018 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1,775 | 1,775 |
| 2017 | 38 | 17 | 4 | 17 | 1,839 | 1,770 |
| 2016 | 37 | 18 | 5 | 14 | 1,900 | 1,900 |
| 2015 | 18 | 3 | 7 | 8 | 1,899 | 1,855 |
| 2014 | 18 | 7 | 2 | 9 | 1,980 | 1,847 |
| 2013 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1,927 | 1,767 |
| 2012 | 19 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 1,971 | 1,716 |
| 2011 | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2,068 | 2,010 |
| 2009 | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 2,072 | 1,672 |
Where Paul C. Khuphwathea has played
South Africa (40) · Malawi (10) · Azerbaijan (1) · Türkiye (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Paul C. Khuphwathea's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Paul C. Khuphwathea's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 14 | 73.7% | 42.9% |
| e4 | 5 | 26.3% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 74% of White games, 42.9% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Khuphwathea usually continues c4 (41.7% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Khuphwathea usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Khuphwathea usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 26% of White games, 40.0% score
- …c5 (80% of these games) — Khuphwathea usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Khuphwathea usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 90.0% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 3 | 60.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 40.0% | 0.0% |
Paul C. Khuphwathea's chess games
All 35 games by Paul C. Khuphwathea in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2012 - 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, 8 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D80 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D94 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2021 | Namig Guliyev | 2,538 | Titled Arena May 8th | D20 |
| May 2021 | Sohan Phadke | 2,233 | Titled Arena May 8th | D10 |
| May 2021 | Han Schut | 2,101 | Titled Arena May 8th | D80 |
| May 2021 | Olexandr Prohorov | 2,086 | Titled Arena May 8th | D80 |
| Sep 2016 | Andreas Demosthenous | 1,983 | Olympiad-42 | B34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Arena May 8th | 2021 | 15 | 6 | 2,137 |
| Olympiad-40 | 2012 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,824 |
| Olympiad-42 | 2016 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,816 |
| South African Open | 2015 | 4 | 1 | 1,766 |
| Manyanani | 2014 | 1 | 0 | 1,741 |
Interactive opening tree from all 35 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Paul C. Khuphwathea's chess games?
35 games by Paul C. Khuphwathea, from Sep 2012 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 Paul C. Khuphwathea has played.
What does Paul C. Khuphwathea play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Paul C. Khuphwathea opens with 1.d4 (74% of games), 1.e4 (26% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Paul C. Khuphwathea answers 1...c5 (90% of games), 1...g6 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (60% of games), 1...Nf6 (40% of games).
What openings does Paul C. Khuphwathea play as White?
As White, Paul C. Khuphwathea's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Torre Attack (3 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Paul C. Khuphwathea play as Black?
As Black, Paul C. Khuphwathea most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 16 games.
What is Paul C. Khuphwathea's FIDE rating?
Paul C. Khuphwathea is currently rated 1,687 in classical chess, 1,887 in rapid and 1,706 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,894 (Aug 2016).
How many games has Paul C. Khuphwathea played?
Our database contains 35 games by Paul C. Khuphwathea, covering Sep 2012 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 8 draws, 19 losses (22.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Paul C. Khuphwathea?
35 games by Paul C. Khuphwathea 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.