Prepare against Roy Mwadzura
FM · ZWE · World #7,970 classical · FIDE ID 11004436
When preparing against Roy Mwadzura, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%).
Our database contains 36 games by Roy Mwadzura, covering Jul 2017 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Roy Mwadzura's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Roy Mwadzura 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 | 2,206 | 2,229 | Sep 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,244 | 2,244 | Aug 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 36 | 12 | 5 | 19 | 33.3% |
| As White | 17 | 10 | 1 | 6 | 58.8% |
| As Black | 19 | 2 | 4 | 13 | 10.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Roy Mwadzura's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Roy Mwadzura's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 100.0% | 61.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 61.8% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Mwadzura usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …c6 (24% of these games) — Mwadzura usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Mwadzura usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 8 | 100.0% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 80.0% | 6.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
Roy Mwadzura's chess games
All 36 games by Roy Mwadzura in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2017 - 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: 12 wins, 5 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D53 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| D30 | Catalan | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2026 | Kayonde,Andrew | 2,316 | ch-Africa 2026 | B12 |
| Aug 2022 | Alan Tate | 2,313 | Olympiad-44 | C54 |
| Aug 2022 | Luitjen Akselsson Apol | 2,289 | Olympiad-44 | B20 |
| Sep 2021 | Murad Abdulla | 2,287 | Online Olym Div2 C | B20 |
| Jun 2026 | Andrade,I | 2,150 | ch-Africa 2026 | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 9 | 6 | 2,273 |
| Olympiad-45 | 2024 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,111 |
| ch-Africa 2026 | 2026 | 8 | 4 | 2,246 |
| Online Olym Div2 C | 2021 | 6 | 1 | 2,151 |
| Online Olympiad Div Top A | 2020 | 5 | 0 | 2,268 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Roy Mwadzura's chess games?
36 games by Roy Mwadzura, from Jul 2017 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 Roy Mwadzura has played.
What does Roy Mwadzura play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Roy Mwadzura opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Roy Mwadzura answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...e6 (20% of games).
What openings does Roy Mwadzura play as White?
As White, Roy Mwadzura's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 83.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Roy Mwadzura play as Black?
As Black, Roy Mwadzura most often plays: Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Roy Mwadzura's FIDE rating?
Roy Mwadzura is currently rated 2,206 in classical chess and 2,244 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,229 (Sep 2024).
How many games has Roy Mwadzura played?
Our database contains 36 games by Roy Mwadzura, covering Jul 2017 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 5 draws, 19 losses (33.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Roy Mwadzura?
36 games by Roy Mwadzura 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.