Prepare against Rhoda Masiyazi
ZWE · World #137,040 classical · FIDE ID 11000090
When preparing against Rhoda Masiyazi, expect 1.e4 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (54% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%).
Our database contains 47 games by Rhoda Masiyazi, covering Jan 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Rhoda Masiyazi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rhoda Masiyazi 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 | 1,628 | 1,657 | May 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 17 | 4 | 26 | 36.2% |
| As White | 28 | 13 | 2 | 13 | 46.4% |
| As Black | 19 | 4 | 2 | 13 | 21.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rhoda Masiyazi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rhoda Masiyazi's side.
First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 75.0% | 54.8% |
| f4 | 4 | 14.3% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 10.7% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 75% of White games, 54.8% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Masiyazi usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Masiyazi usually continues Nf3 (10.0% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Masiyazi usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.f4 — 14% of White games, 25.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Masiyazi usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Masiyazi usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (25% of these games) — Masiyazi usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 7 | 53.8% | 35.7% |
| d6 | 3 | 23.1% | 33.3% |
| b6 | 3 | 23.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 66.7% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
Rhoda Masiyazi's chess games
All 47 games by Rhoda Masiyazi 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: 17 wins, 4 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E21 | English Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C21 | Danish Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1990 | Isabel Vera | 2,005 | 29th Olympiad w | C42 |
| Aug 2012 | Amani Matoussi | 1,581 | Olympiad Women-40 | C42 |
| Aug 2014 | Sheena Ramsay | 1,579 | Olympiad Women-41 | A00 |
| Sep 2012 | Hilda Vukikomoala | 1,447 | Olympiad Women-40 | B08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad Women-40 | 2012 | 11 | 4 | 1,643 |
| 29th Olympiad w | 1990 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,125 |
| Olympiad Women-31 | 1994 | 10 | 4 | 1,995 |
| Olympiad Women-41 | 2014 | 8 | 3 | 1,668 |
| ch-Africa w | 2005 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,764 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rhoda Masiyazi's chess games?
47 games by Rhoda Masiyazi, 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 Rhoda Masiyazi has played.
What does Rhoda Masiyazi play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Rhoda Masiyazi opens with 1.e4 (75% of games), 1.f4 (14% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rhoda Masiyazi answers 1...e5 (54% of games), 1...d6 (23% of games), 1...b6 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...b6 (33% of games).
What openings does Rhoda Masiyazi play as White?
As White, Rhoda Masiyazi's most-played openings in our database are: Petrov's Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Scotch Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rhoda Masiyazi play as Black?
As Black, Rhoda Masiyazi most often plays: Philidor (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Owen Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Rhoda Masiyazi's FIDE rating?
Rhoda Masiyazi is currently rated 1,628 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,657 (May 2024).
How many games has Rhoda Masiyazi played?
Our database contains 47 games by Rhoda Masiyazi, covering Jan 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 4 draws, 26 losses (36.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rhoda Masiyazi?
47 games by Rhoda Masiyazi 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.