Prepare against Rodwell Makoto
IM · ZWE · World #3,347 classical · FIDE ID 11000120
Our database contains 427 games by Rodwell Makoto, covering Jul 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Rodwell Makoto's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Rodwell Makoto 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 | 2,325 | 2,403 | Feb 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,354 | 2,420 | May 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,277 | 2,323 | Apr 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 427 | 201 | 107 | 119 | 47.1% |
| As White | 216 | 109 | 51 | 56 | 50.5% |
| As Black | 211 | 92 | 56 | 63 | 43.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Rodwell Makoto's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Rodwell Makoto's side.
First moves as White (216 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 148 | 68.5% | 58.8% |
| d4 | 37 | 17.1% | 73.0% |
| e4 | 16 | 7.4% | 62.5% |
| c4 | 13 | 6.0% | 69.2% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.5% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 69% of White games, 58.8% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Makoto usually continues c4 (61.8% score)
- …d5 (22% of these games) — Makoto usually continues c4 (52.1% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Makoto usually continues c4 (57.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 17% of White games, 73.0% score
- …Nf6 (70% of these games) — Makoto usually continues Nf3 (70.6% score)
- …d5 (16% of these games) — Makoto usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …h6 (3% of these games) — Makoto usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 85 | 93.4% | 61.8% |
| c5 | 4 | 4.4% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (77 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 67 | 87.0% | 56.0% |
| d5 | 4 | 5.2% | 62.5% |
| f5 | 4 | 5.2% | 62.5% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
Rodwell Makoto's chess games
All 427 games by Rodwell Makoto in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2013 - Aug 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: 201 wins, 107 draws, 119 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 52 | 26/15/11 | 50.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 20 | 8/3/9 | 40.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 19 | 9/6/4 | 47.4% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 15 | 5/6/4 | 33.3% |
| A25 | Modern Defense | 13 | 4/1/8 | 30.8% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 13 | 9/2/2 | 69.2% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 10 | 5/2/3 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 10 | 8/0/2 | 80.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 19 | 9/5/5 | 47.4% |
| D70 | Indian Defense | 13 | 5/5/3 | 38.5% |
| A16 | English Opening | 12 | 3/1/8 | 25.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 11 | 4/4/3 | 36.4% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| C51 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| E05 | Catalan | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2019 | Ahmed Adly | 2,636 | chT-Africa rapid | A04 |
| Sep 2018 | Erald Dervishi | 2,567 | Olympiad-43 | E18 |
| Sep 2024 | Nikita Meskovs | 2,534 | Olympiad-45 | E05 |
| Sep 2024 | Rishi Sardana | 2,477 | Olympiad-45 | D77 |
| Apr 2014 | Dejan Antic | 2,474 | Centurion Capablanca GM | D85 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pretoria Capablanca | 2015 | 26 | 16.5 | 2,362 |
| ch-Africa | 2019 | 22 | 11.5 | 2,309 |
| South African Open | 2017 | 21 | 15 | 2,388 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2021 | 18 | 8 | 2,171 |
| World Rapid 2024 | 2024 | 13 | 3.5 | 2,065 |
| World Blitz 2024 | 2024 | 13 | 4.5 | 2,265 |
| PRO League Stage | 2017 | 12 | 6 | 2,195 |
| Olympiad-42 | 2016 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,381 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Providence Oatlhotse (11 games) · Joseph Mwale (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Rodwell Makoto's chess games?
427 games by Rodwell Makoto, from Jul 2013 to Aug 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 Rodwell Makoto has played.
What does Rodwell Makoto play on the first move as White?
Across 216 games with White in our database, Rodwell Makoto opens with 1.Nf3 (69% of games), 1.d4 (17% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Rodwell Makoto answers 1...e5 (93% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games), 1...d6 (1% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (87% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games), 1...f5 (5% of games).
What openings does Rodwell Makoto play as White?
As White, Rodwell Makoto's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (52 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (20 games, 40.0% win rate); Catalan (19 games, 47.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 216 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Rodwell Makoto play as Black?
As Black, Rodwell Makoto most often plays: Grünfeld Defense (19 games, 47.4% win rate); Indian Defense (13 games, 38.5% win rate); English Opening (12 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 211 games.
What is Rodwell Makoto's FIDE rating?
Rodwell Makoto is currently rated 2,325 in classical chess, 2,354 in rapid and 2,277 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,403 (Feb 2017).
How many games has Rodwell Makoto played?
Our database contains 427 games by Rodwell Makoto, covering Jul 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 201 wins, 107 draws, 119 losses (47.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Rodwell Makoto?
427 games by Rodwell Makoto 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.