Prepare against Petros Mfune
CM · Malawi · World #31,468 classical · FIDE ID 20500033
When preparing against Petros Mfune, expect 1.e4 in 86% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (85% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 55 games by Petros Mfune, covering Nov 2010 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Petros Mfune's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Petros Mfune 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 | 1,978 | 2,081 | Feb 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,011 | 2,047 | Jan 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 55 | 13 | 9 | 33 | 23.6% |
| As White | 28 | 6 | 3 | 19 | 21.4% |
| As Black | 27 | 7 | 6 | 14 | 25.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Petros Mfune's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Petros Mfune's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 24 | 85.7% | 27.1% |
| c4 | 3 | 10.7% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 86% of White games, 27.1% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Mfune usually continues Nf3 (18.2% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Mfune usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d6 (17% of these games) — Mfune usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 11% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Mfune usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …e6 (33% of these games) — Mfune usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 84.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 75.0% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
Petros Mfune's chess games
All 55 games by Petros Mfune in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2010 - 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: 13 wins, 9 draws, 33 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C03 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C68 | Ruy Lopez: Exchange | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 11 | 3/5/3 | 27.3% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Dunst Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2021 | Calin Gheorghiu | 2,283 | Titled Arena Mar 6th | B07 |
| Mar 2021 | Olga Karavaeva | 2,260 | Titled Arena Mar 6th | B40 |
| Sep 2016 | Efren Andres Ramos Espinoza | 2,199 | Olympiad-42 | C68 |
| Jan 2025 | Lucian Nita | 2,143 | Titled Tue Early | B07 |
| Sep 2010 | John Da Silva | 2,027 | Olympiad-39 | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 11 | 1.5 | 1,854 |
| Titled Arena Mar 6th | 2021 | 10 | 2.5 | 2,034 |
| Olympiad-39 | 2010 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,010 |
| Olympiad-45 | 2024 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,054 |
| Olympiad-42 | 2016 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,079 |
| Online Olympiad Div4 C | 2020 | 5 | 2 | 1,856 |
| ch-Lilongwe | 2014 | 2 | 1 | – |
| Titled Arena May 8th | 2021 | 1 | 0 | 1,761 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Petros Mfune's chess games?
55 games by Petros Mfune, from Nov 2010 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 Petros Mfune has played.
What does Petros Mfune play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Petros Mfune opens with 1.e4 (86% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Petros Mfune answers 1...d5 (85% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Petros Mfune play as White?
As White, Petros Mfune's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Petros Mfune play as Black?
As Black, Petros Mfune most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (11 games, 27.3% win rate); Réti Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Petros Mfune's FIDE rating?
Petros Mfune is currently rated 1,978 in classical chess, 2,011 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,081 (Feb 2018).
How many games has Petros Mfune played?
Our database contains 55 games by Petros Mfune, covering Nov 2010 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 9 draws, 33 losses (23.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Petros Mfune?
55 games by Petros Mfune 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.