Prepare against Phillip Mootseng
Namibia · World #104,378 classical · FIDE ID 15201040
When preparing against Phillip Mootseng, expect 1.e4 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (80%).
Our database contains 34 games by Phillip Mootseng, covering Jan 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Phillip Mootseng's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Phillip Mootseng 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 | 1,717 | 1,773 | Oct 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,729 | 1,729 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 8 | 3 | 23 | 23.5% |
| As White | 16 | 4 | 2 | 10 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 18 | 4 | 1 | 13 | 22.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Phillip Mootseng's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Phillip Mootseng's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 12 | 75.0% | 37.5% |
| b4 | 4 | 25.0% | 12.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 75% of White games, 37.5% score
- …e5 (42% of these games) — Mootseng usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Mootseng usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Mootseng usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.b4 — 25% of White games, 12.5% score
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Mootseng usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Mootseng usually continues Bb2 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Mootseng usually continues Bb2 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 100.0% | 22.2% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 80.0% | 12.5% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 20.0% | 100.0% |
Phillip Mootseng's chess games
All 34 games by Phillip Mootseng in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2017 - Jul 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, 3 draws, 23 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Orangutan opening | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B83 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B74 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B83 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D33 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2021 | Anastacia Antonia Lopez Sanchez | 1,775 | KCF University Cup | D33 |
| Aug 2016 | David Smith | 1,644 | ch-Africa U18 | C01 |
| Sep 2016 | Takaya Noguchi | 1,491 | Wch U18 | B13 |
| Aug 2016 | Iyer Sathya | 1,176 | ch-Africa U18 | B83 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch U18 | 2016 | 10 | 1.5 | 1,747 |
| KCF University Cup | 2021 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,733 |
| ch-African Schools U17 | 2016 | 8 | 2.5 | 1,562 |
| ch-Africa U18 | 2016 | 8 | 3 | 1,407 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Phillip Mootseng's chess games?
34 games by Phillip Mootseng, from Jan 2017 to Jul 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 Phillip Mootseng has played.
What does Phillip Mootseng play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Phillip Mootseng opens with 1.e4 (75% of games), 1.b4 (25% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Phillip Mootseng answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Phillip Mootseng play as White?
As White, Phillip Mootseng's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Orangutan opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Phillip Mootseng play as Black?
As Black, Phillip Mootseng most often plays: English Opening (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Phillip Mootseng's FIDE rating?
Phillip Mootseng is currently rated 1,717 in classical chess and 1,729 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,773 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Phillip Mootseng played?
Our database contains 34 games by Phillip Mootseng, covering Jan 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 3 draws, 23 losses (23.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Phillip Mootseng?
34 games by Phillip Mootseng 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.