Prepare against Sikhanyiso Sihlongonyane
CM · Eswatini · World #64,316 classical · FIDE ID 20700784
When preparing against Sikhanyiso Sihlongonyane, expect 1.e4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (80%).
Our database contains 46 games by Sikhanyiso Sihlongonyane, covering Jun 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sikhanyiso Sihlongonyane's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sikhanyiso Sihlongonyane 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 | 1,841 | 1,851 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,854 | 1,854 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,744 | 1,744 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 46 | 11 | 10 | 25 | 23.9% |
| As White | 19 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 26.3% |
| As Black | 27 | 6 | 4 | 17 | 22.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 89.5% | 41.2% |
| d4 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 41.2% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Sihlongonyane usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (12% of these games) — Sihlongonyane usually continues exd5 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (12% of these games) — Sihlongonyane usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 100.0% score
- …e6 (100% of these games) — Sihlongonyane usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 100.0% | 53.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 80.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Sikhanyiso Sihlongonyane's chess games
All 46 games by Sikhanyiso Sihlongonyane in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 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: 11 wins, 10 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A08 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B78 | Sicilian: Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B82 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Snyder Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Canard Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2018 | Alhammada,Imad. | 2,118 | Olympiad-43 | A43 |
| Sep 2024 | Serguei Gontcharov | 1,927 | Olympiad-45 | B90 |
| Aug 2022 | Gerald Mansfield Th Winston | 1,832 | Olympiad-44 | B07 |
| Sep 2018 | Khanyapa Theko | 1,655 | Olympiad-43 | D35 |
| Oct 2018 | Luis De Pina Fernandes | 1,654 | Olympiad-43 | B80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad-43 | 2018 | 11 | 6 | 1,915 |
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,794 |
| Olympiad-45 | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1,974 |
| Online Olympiad Div4 C | 2021 | 8 | 1 | 1,620 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2022 | 4 | 0 | 1,895 |
| ch-Africa | 2021 | 3 | 0 | 1,635 |
| 45th Olympiad 2024 | 2024 | 1 | 0.5 | 2,014 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sikhanyiso Sihlongonyane's chess games?
46 games by Sikhanyiso Sihlongonyane, from Jun 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 Sikhanyiso Sihlongonyane has played.
What does Sikhanyiso Sihlongonyane play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Sikhanyiso Sihlongonyane opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sikhanyiso Sihlongonyane answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games).
What openings does Sikhanyiso Sihlongonyane play as White?
As White, Sikhanyiso Sihlongonyane's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sikhanyiso Sihlongonyane play as Black?
As Black, Sikhanyiso Sihlongonyane most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Moscow Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Sikhanyiso Sihlongonyane's FIDE rating?
Sikhanyiso Sihlongonyane is currently rated 1,841 in classical chess, 1,854 in rapid and 1,744 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,851 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Sikhanyiso Sihlongonyane played?
Our database contains 46 games by Sikhanyiso Sihlongonyane, covering Jun 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 10 draws, 25 losses (23.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sikhanyiso Sihlongonyane?
46 games by Sikhanyiso Sihlongonyane 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.