Prepare against Pitso Refilwe
BWA · World #80,575 classical · FIDE ID 11312734
When preparing against Pitso Refilwe, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 39 games by Pitso Refilwe, covering Mar 2016 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Pitso Refilwe's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Pitso Refilwe 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 | 1,788 | 1,828 | Mar 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,800 | 1,800 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,828 | 1,828 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 16 | 10 | 13 | 41.0% |
| As White | 21 | 8 | 8 | 5 | 38.1% |
| As Black | 18 | 8 | 2 | 8 | 44.4% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2015-2026): 480 rated games against 237 different opponents, across 69 events in 11 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 | 411 | 226 | 109 | 76 | 55.0% | 1,511 | 1,629 | 46 |
| Rapid | 16 | 9 | 4 | 3 | 56.3% | 1,633 | 1,733 | 10 |
| Blitz | 28 | 13 | 0 | 15 | 46.4% | 1,748 | 1,561 | 3 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 118 | 35 | 28 | 55 | 29.7% |
| Against lower-rated | 260 | 150 | 82 | 28 | 57.7% |
Wins over titled players: 3 vs WGM · 5 vs WIM · 34 vs WFM · 41 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
16 tournament wins from 57 events, 13 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 1,742 | 1,628 |
| 2025 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1,946 | 1,832 |
| 2024 | 78 | 38 | 26 | 14 | 1,654 | 1,755 |
| 2023 | 41 | 21 | 16 | 4 | 1,490 | 1,644 |
| 2022 | 53 | 30 | 19 | 4 | 1,457 | 1,653 |
| 2021 | 15 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 1,485 | 1,718 |
| 2020 | 41 | 29 | 8 | 4 | 1,516 | 1,744 |
| 2019 | 118 | 66 | 20 | 32 | 1,527 | 1,611 |
| 2018 | 35 | 22 | 6 | 7 | 1,464 | 1,576 |
| 2017 | 35 | 16 | 7 | 12 | 1,535 | 1,440 |
| 2016 | 34 | 17 | 5 | 12 | 1,436 | 1,311 |
| 2015 | 15 | 7 | 2 | 6 | 1,508 | 1,268 |
Where Pitso Refilwe has played
Botswana (51) · United States (4) · Morocco (3) · South Africa (3) · Zambia (2) · Egypt (1) · Ghana (1) · Hungary (1) · Kenya (1) · Namibia (1) · Türkiye (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Pitso Refilwe's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Pitso Refilwe's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 21 | 100.0% | 57.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 57.1% score
- …d5 (52% of these games) — Refilwe usually continues Bf4 (71.4% score)
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Refilwe usually continues c4 (20.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 9 | 90.0% | 44.4% |
| c5 | 1 | 10.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 100.0% | 64.3% |
Pitso Refilwe's chess games
All 39 games by Pitso Refilwe in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2016 - 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: 16 wins, 10 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 8 | 4/4/0 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian: Kmoch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A29 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C44 | King's Knight Opening: Konstantinopolsky | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D24 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | Bommini Mounika Akshaya | 2,128 | FIDE World University Team Chess Championship 2026 | Online Qualifier 1 | E20 |
| Sep 2024 | Mariana Silva | 2,005 | Olympiad Women-45 | D36 |
| Jun 2026 | Christine Makwena | 1,906 | ch-Africa Women 2026 | C53 |
| Aug 2019 | Toritsemuwa Ofowino | 1,877 | chT-Africa rapid | D02 |
| May 2026 | April Joy Claros | 1,875 | FIDE World University Team Chess Championship 2026 KO Q1|Manila - Texas Tech | D35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad Women-45 | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,942 |
| FIDE World University Team Chess Championship 2026 | Online Qualifier 1 | 2026 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,020 |
| ch-Africa U12 Girls | 2016 | 5 | 3 | 1,348 |
| ch-World School U15 Girls | 2019 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,025 |
| ch-Africa U14 Girls | 2019 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,357 |
| chT-Africa rapid w | 2019 | 2 | 1 | 1,844 |
| FIDE World University Team Chess Championship 2026 KO Q1|Manila - Texas Tech | 2026 | 2 | 1 | 1,875 |
| chT-Africa rapid | 2019 | 1 | 1 | 2,277 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Pitso Refilwe's chess games?
39 games by Pitso Refilwe, from Mar 2016 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 Pitso Refilwe has played.
What does Pitso Refilwe play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Pitso Refilwe opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Pitso Refilwe answers 1...e5 (90% of games), 1...c5 (10% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Pitso Refilwe play as White?
As White, Pitso Refilwe's most-played openings in our database are: London System (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Pitso Refilwe play as Black?
As Black, Pitso Refilwe most often plays: London System (2 games, 50.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (1 games, 0.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Glek System (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Pitso Refilwe's FIDE rating?
Pitso Refilwe is currently rated 1,788 in classical chess, 1,800 in rapid and 1,828 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,828 (Mar 2024).
How many games has Pitso Refilwe played?
Our database contains 39 games by Pitso Refilwe, covering Mar 2016 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 10 draws, 13 losses (41.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Pitso Refilwe?
39 games by Pitso Refilwe 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.