Prepare against Simamnkele Hemeni
ZAF · World #57,510 classical · FIDE ID 14342774
Our database contains 33 games by Simamnkele Hemeni, covering Aug 2022 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Simamnkele Hemeni's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Simamnkele Hemeni 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 | 1,865 | 1,890 | May 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,887 | 1,887 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 16 | 3 | 14 | 48.5% |
| As White | 16 | 11 | 3 | 2 | 68.8% |
| As Black | 17 | 5 | 0 | 12 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Simamnkele Hemeni's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Simamnkele Hemeni's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 16 | 100.0% | 78.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 78.1% score
- …d5 (56% of these games) — Hemeni usually continues c4 (77.8% score)
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Hemeni usually continues c4 (80.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Hemeni usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 7 | 70.0% | 42.9% |
| e6 | 3 | 30.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
Simamnkele Hemeni's chess games
All 33 games by Simamnkele Hemeni in the Chess.ceo database (Aug 2022 - 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: 16 wins, 3 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D34 | Catalan | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| D21 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A90 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A90 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D78 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B34 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Grob's Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E51 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | Xikombi Baloyi | 1,890 | South African Open | E76 |
| Jul 2022 | Mumba Elijah | 1,859 | South African Open | A90 |
| Jun 2024 | Yazeed Alshnaiber | 1,852 | FISU World University ch-Blitz | B34 |
| Jun 2024 | Alinda Collins | 1,845 | FISU World University | B34 |
| Jul 2022 | Frank A. Snyckers | 1,797 | South African Open | D21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South African Open | 2022 | 10 | 5 | 1,836 |
| FISU World University | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,063 |
| Durban USSA Open | 2023 | 8 | 6 | 1,714 |
| FISU World University ch-Blitz | 2024 | 6 | 2 | 1,909 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Simamnkele Hemeni's chess games?
33 games by Simamnkele Hemeni, from Aug 2022 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 Simamnkele Hemeni has played.
What does Simamnkele Hemeni play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Simamnkele Hemeni opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Simamnkele Hemeni answers 1...c5 (70% of games), 1...e6 (30% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Simamnkele Hemeni play as White?
As White, Simamnkele Hemeni's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (6 games, 83.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Accepted (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Simamnkele Hemeni play as Black?
As Black, Simamnkele Hemeni most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Simamnkele Hemeni's FIDE rating?
Simamnkele Hemeni is currently rated 1,865 in classical chess and 1,887 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,890 (May 2026).
How many games has Simamnkele Hemeni played?
Our database contains 33 games by Simamnkele Hemeni, covering Aug 2022 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 3 draws, 14 losses (48.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Simamnkele Hemeni?
33 games by Simamnkele Hemeni 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.