Prepare against Smilo Hlophe
CM · Eswatini · World #54,488 classical · FIDE ID 20700245
Our database contains 30 games by Smilo Hlophe, covering Dec 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Smilo Hlophe's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Smilo Hlophe 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 | 1,876 | 1,876 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,800 | 1,800 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 8 | 5 | 17 | 26.7% |
| As White | 17 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 13 | 2 | 1 | 10 | 15.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Smilo Hlophe's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Smilo Hlophe's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 7 | 41.2% | 28.6% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 41.2% | 64.3% |
| e4 | 3 | 17.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 41% of White games, 28.6% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Hlophe usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Hlophe usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 41% of White games, 64.3% score
- …Nf6 (86% of these games) — Hlophe usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Hlophe usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 4 | 57.1% | 37.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 42.9% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Smilo Hlophe's chess games
All 30 games by Smilo Hlophe in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2015 - 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: 8 wins, 5 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A15 | English Opening | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| E66 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D34 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D60 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E72 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E92 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2018 | Elhadji Gorgui Gueye | 2,026 | Olympiad-43 | A38 |
| Aug 2022 | Ansumana Kamara | 1,896 | Olympiad-44 | C65 |
| Oct 2018 | Antonio Monteiro | 1,877 | Olympiad-43 | A38 |
| Oct 2018 | Adama Mawulikplimi Ephoevi-Ga | 1,848 | Olympiad-43 | E01 |
| Sep 2018 | David Isaac Miliam Escobar | 1,787 | Olympiad-43 | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 9 | 3 | 1,864 |
| Olympiad-43 | 2018 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,946 |
| Olympiad-42 | 2016 | 8 | 2 | 1,797 |
| Online Olympiad Div4 C | 2020 | 3 | 1 | 1,868 |
| Johannesburg Tsogo Sun Open | 2015 | 1 | 0 | 1,214 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Smilo Hlophe's chess games?
30 games by Smilo Hlophe, from Dec 2015 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 Smilo Hlophe has played.
What does Smilo Hlophe play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Smilo Hlophe opens with 1.d4 (41% of games), 1.Nf3 (41% of games), 1.e4 (18% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Smilo Hlophe answers 1...e5 (57% of games), 1...d5 (43% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Smilo Hlophe play as White?
As White, Smilo Hlophe's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Catalan (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Smilo Hlophe play as Black?
As Black, Smilo Hlophe most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Petrov's Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 13 games.
What is Smilo Hlophe's FIDE rating?
Smilo Hlophe is currently rated 1,876 in classical chess and 1,800 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,876 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Smilo Hlophe played?
Our database contains 30 games by Smilo Hlophe, covering Dec 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 5 draws, 17 losses (26.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Smilo Hlophe?
30 games by Smilo Hlophe 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.