Prepare against Sechaba Khalema
Lesotho · World #81,520 classical · FIDE ID 14317176
When preparing against Sechaba Khalema, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (90% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (72%).
Our database contains 77 games by Sechaba Khalema, covering Sep 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sechaba Khalema's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sechaba Khalema 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 | 1,785 | 1,837 | Jul 2021 |
| Rapid | 1,779 | 1,779 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,871 | 1,871 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 77 | 25 | 13 | 39 | 32.5% |
| As White | 33 | 14 | 4 | 15 | 42.4% |
| As Black | 44 | 11 | 9 | 24 | 25.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sechaba Khalema's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sechaba Khalema's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 33 | 100.0% | 48.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 48.5% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Khalema usually continues c4 (40.5% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Khalema usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- …d6 (9% of these games) — Khalema usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 19 | 90.5% | 26.3% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.8% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 4.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 72.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
Sechaba Khalema's chess games
All 77 games by Sechaba Khalema in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2014 - 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: 25 wins, 13 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A53 | Indian Defense | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D38 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Ragozin Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D60 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2020 | Ahmed Ahmed Hassan | 2,105 | Online Olympiad Div4 C | E97 |
| Feb 2021 | Moulaye Brahim Hemam | 2,046 | African Online Open | D85 |
| Feb 2021 | Jackson Kamau Ndegwa | 2,001 | African Online Open | C54 |
| Jul 2020 | Petros Mfune | 1,979 | Online Olympiad Div4 C | D36 |
| Aug 2021 | Ahmed M Al Thebaiti | 1,976 | Online Olym Div4 B | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad-43 | 2018 | 11 | 4 | 1,917 |
| Olympiad-41 | 2014 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,800 |
| African Online Open | 2021 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,804 |
| Olympiad-42 | 2016 | 8 | 1 | 1,686 |
| Online Olym Div4 B | 2021 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,898 |
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,111 |
| Johannesburg Tsogo Sun Open | 2015 | 7 | 3 | 1,885 |
| Olympiad-45 | 2024 | 7 | 1 | 1,821 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sechaba Khalema's chess games?
77 games by Sechaba Khalema, from Sep 2014 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 Sechaba Khalema has played.
What does Sechaba Khalema play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, Sechaba Khalema opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sechaba Khalema answers 1...e5 (90% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games), 1...c5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (72% of games), 1...Nf6 (22% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games).
What openings does Sechaba Khalema play as White?
As White, Sechaba Khalema's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sechaba Khalema play as Black?
As Black, Sechaba Khalema most often plays: Italian Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Italian Game: Classical Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 44 games.
What is Sechaba Khalema's FIDE rating?
Sechaba Khalema is currently rated 1,785 in classical chess, 1,779 in rapid and 1,871 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,837 (Jul 2021).
How many games has Sechaba Khalema played?
Our database contains 77 games by Sechaba Khalema, covering Sep 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 13 draws, 39 losses (32.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sechaba Khalema?
77 games by Sechaba Khalema 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.