Prepare against Stanley Chumfwa
IM · ZMB · World #6,702 classical · FIDE ID 8700117
Our database contains 230 games by Stanley Chumfwa, covering May 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Stanley Chumfwa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Stanley Chumfwa 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 | 2,231 | 2,317 | Nov 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,277 | 2,341 | May 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,177 | 2,247 | Apr 2017 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 230 | 99 | 57 | 74 | 43.0% |
| As White | 119 | 55 | 32 | 32 | 46.2% |
| As Black | 111 | 44 | 25 | 42 | 39.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Stanley Chumfwa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Stanley Chumfwa's side.
First moves as White (119 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 90 | 75.6% | 56.1% |
| Nf3 | 17 | 14.3% | 61.8% |
| d4 | 11 | 9.2% | 81.8% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 76% of White games, 56.1% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Chumfwa usually continues Nf3 (54.2% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Chumfwa usually continues Nf3 (72.2% score)
- …c6 (12% of these games) — Chumfwa usually continues d4 (45.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 14% of White games, 61.8% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Chumfwa usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …g6 (12% of these games) — Chumfwa usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (12% of these games) — Chumfwa usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 48 | 98.0% | 53.1% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 48 | 96.0% | 46.9% |
| d5 | 2 | 4.0% | 100.0% |
Stanley Chumfwa's chess games
All 230 games by Stanley Chumfwa in the Chess.ceo database (May 2013 - 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: 99 wins, 57 draws, 74 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B43 | Sicilian | 15 | 7/1/7 | 46.7% |
| C95 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 13 | 8/5/0 | 61.5% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 10 | 8/0/2 | 80.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B85 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 24 | 9/6/9 | 37.5% |
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 14 | 4/2/8 | 28.6% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2014 | Alexander Baburin | 2,502 | Olympiad-41 | E14 |
| Oct 2010 | Mesgen Amanov | 2,493 | Olympiad-39 | E15 |
| Nov 2005 | Fouad El Taher | 2,482 | ch-Africa | C99 |
| Sep 2010 | Helgi Dam Ziska | 2,439 | Olympiad-39 | B92 |
| Nov 2002 | Bazar Khatanbaatar | 2,439 | Olympiad-35 | B48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Africa | 2019 | 48 | 27.5 | 2,335 |
| chT-Africa rapid | 2019 | 18 | 7.5 | 2,188 |
| Olympiad-35 | 2002 | 13 | 6.5 | 2,357 |
| Olympiad-34 | 2000 | 12 | 6 | 2,292 |
| Olympiad-31 | 1994 | 12 | 6.5 | 2,306 |
| Olympiad-40 | 2012 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,300 |
| Olympiad-41 | 2014 | 10 | 4 | 2,353 |
| Olympiad-39 | 2010 | 10 | 7.5 | 2,451 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Stanley Chumfwa's chess games?
230 games by Stanley Chumfwa, from May 2013 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 Stanley Chumfwa has played.
What does Stanley Chumfwa play on the first move as White?
Across 119 games with White in our database, Stanley Chumfwa opens with 1.e4 (76% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games), 1.d4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Stanley Chumfwa answers 1...c5 (98% of games), 1...e5 (2% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Stanley Chumfwa play as White?
As White, Stanley Chumfwa's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (13 games, 61.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (10 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 119 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Stanley Chumfwa play as Black?
As Black, Stanley Chumfwa most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (24 games, 37.5% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 111 games.
What is Stanley Chumfwa's FIDE rating?
Stanley Chumfwa is currently rated 2,231 in classical chess, 2,277 in rapid and 2,177 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,317 (Nov 2019).
How many games has Stanley Chumfwa played?
Our database contains 230 games by Stanley Chumfwa, covering May 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 99 wins, 57 draws, 74 losses (43.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Stanley Chumfwa?
230 games by Stanley Chumfwa 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.