Prepare against Providence Oatlhotse
IM · BWA · World #6,793 classical · FIDE ID 11300507
When preparing against Providence Oatlhotse, expect 1.d4 in 40% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Benoni Defense as Black, 23.5% over 17 games.
Our database contains 549 games by Providence Oatlhotse, covering Jul 2004 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Providence Oatlhotse's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Providence Oatlhotse 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 | 2,230 | 2,326 | Apr 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,152 | 2,276 | Dec 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,117 | 2,283 | Sep 2012 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 549 | 251 | 108 | 190 | 45.7% |
| As White | 276 | 136 | 51 | 89 | 49.3% |
| As Black | 273 | 115 | 57 | 101 | 42.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Providence Oatlhotse's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Providence Oatlhotse's side.
First moves as White (276 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 111 | 40.2% | 53.2% |
| c4 | 66 | 23.9% | 62.9% |
| Nf3 | 64 | 23.2% | 57.0% |
| e4 | 33 | 12.0% | 68.2% |
| d3 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 40% of White games, 53.2% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Oatlhotse usually continues c4 (44.7% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Oatlhotse usually continues c4 (70.7% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Oatlhotse usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- 1.c4 — 24% of White games, 62.9% score
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Oatlhotse usually continues g3 (53.1% score)
- …Nf6 (18% of these games) — Oatlhotse usually continues g3 (88.9% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Oatlhotse usually continues g3 (55.6% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (135 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 76 | 56.3% | 54.6% |
| c6 | 23 | 17.0% | 39.1% |
| e5 | 19 | 14.1% | 52.6% |
| g6 | 15 | 11.1% | 60.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (89 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 71 | 79.8% | 63.4% |
| d5 | 9 | 10.1% | 61.1% |
| g6 | 4 | 4.5% | 37.5% |
| c5 | 2 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
Providence Oatlhotse's chess games
All 549 games by Providence Oatlhotse in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - Sep 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: 251 wins, 108 draws, 190 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 23 | 13/5/5 | 56.5% |
| A30 | English Opening | 22 | 13/3/6 | 59.1% |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 18 | 7/5/6 | 38.9% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 17 | 7/3/7 | 41.2% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 16 | 7/3/6 | 43.8% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 14 | 4/2/8 | 28.6% |
| E18 | Queen's Indian Defense | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B53 | Sicilian | 28 | 11/7/10 | 39.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 18 | 6/8/4 | 33.3% |
| E90 | Benoni Defense | 17 | 4/5/8 | 23.5% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Dragon | 15 | 7/2/6 | 46.7% |
| D02 | Indian Defense | 14 | 8/3/3 | 57.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 12 | 6/0/6 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| A15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 9 | 4/4/1 | 44.4% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2012 | Fernando Peralta | 2,606 | Olympiad-40 | E54 |
| Aug 2019 | Bilel Bellahcene | 2,550 | chT-Africa rapid | E94 |
| Sep 2026 | Alexandr Fier | 2,537 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | D37 |
| Apr 2021 | Thies Heinemann | 2,502 | Titled Arena Apr 3rd | A37 |
| Apr 2021 | Mishra Swayams | 2,489 | Titled Arena Apr 3rd | A02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 39 | 18 | 2,133 |
| ch-Africa | 2018 | 37 | 19 | 2,256 |
| Pretoria Capablanca | 2016 | 26 | 10 | 2,184 |
| Titled Arena Apr 3rd | 2021 | 25 | 11 | 2,216 |
| Port Elizabeth Pearson | 2020 | 19 | 5.5 | 2,161 |
| Gaborone zt 4.3 | 2013 | 14 | 7 | 2,209 |
| South African Open | 2017 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,129 |
| Olympiad-45 | 2024 | 11 | 5 | 2,231 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Rodwell Makoto (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Providence Oatlhotse's chess games?
549 games by Providence Oatlhotse, from Jul 2004 to Sep 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 Providence Oatlhotse has played.
What does Providence Oatlhotse play on the first move as White?
Across 276 games with White in our database, Providence Oatlhotse opens with 1.d4 (40% of games), 1.c4 (24% of games), 1.Nf3 (23% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Providence Oatlhotse answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Providence Oatlhotse play as White?
As White, Providence Oatlhotse's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (23 games, 56.5% win rate); English Opening (22 games, 59.1% win rate); Indian Defense (18 games, 38.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 276 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Providence Oatlhotse play as Black?
As Black, Providence Oatlhotse most often plays: Sicilian (28 games, 39.3% win rate); Modern Defense (18 games, 33.3% win rate); Benoni Defense (17 games, 23.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 273 games.
What is Providence Oatlhotse's FIDE rating?
Providence Oatlhotse is currently rated 2,230 in classical chess, 2,152 in rapid and 2,117 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,326 (Apr 2019).
How many games has Providence Oatlhotse played?
Our database contains 549 games by Providence Oatlhotse, covering Jul 2004 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 251 wins, 108 draws, 190 losses (45.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Providence Oatlhotse?
549 games by Providence Oatlhotse 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.