Prepare against Tapiwa Allister Gora
ZWE · World #41,086 classical · FIDE ID 11000775
When preparing against Tapiwa Allister Gora, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (63% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 31 games by Tapiwa Allister Gora, covering Mar 2018 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Tapiwa Allister Gora's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tapiwa Allister Gora 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 | 1,931 | 1,991 | Apr 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 31 | 15 | 6 | 10 | 48.4% |
| As White | 16 | 8 | 5 | 3 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 15 | 7 | 1 | 7 | 46.7% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2010-2026): 166 rated games against 122 different opponents, across 20 events in 6 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 136 | 69 | 16 | 51 | 50.7% | 1,871 | 1,903 | 16 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 39 | 8 | 12 | 19 | 20.5% |
| Against lower-rated | 63 | 38 | 9 | 16 | 60.3% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs IM · 3 vs FM · 2 vs CM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 15 | 5 | 6 | 4 | 2,060 | 2,029 |
| 2024 | 38 | 15 | 5 | 18 | 1,917 | 1,849 |
| 2023 | 24 | 13 | 7 | 4 | 1,920 | 2,046 |
| 2022 | 14 | 9 | 0 | 5 | 1,751 | 1,860 |
| 2021 | 16 | 12 | 0 | 4 | 1,844 | 2,015 |
| 2019 | 12 | 9 | 3 | 0 | 1,972 | 2,172 |
| 2018 | 23 | 12 | 1 | 10 | 1,710 | 1,710 |
| 2017 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2,003 | 2,083 |
| 2011 | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 1,904 | 1,904 |
| 2010 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 1,887 | 1,487 |
Where Tapiwa Allister Gora has played
Zimbabwe (15) · Botswana (1) · Norway (1) · Serbia (1) · Uzbekistan (1) · Zambia (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tapiwa Allister Gora's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tapiwa Allister Gora's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 100.0% | 65.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 65.6% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Gora usually continues Nf3 (85.7% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Gora usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — Gora usually continues d3 (25.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 5 | 62.5% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 25.0% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 75.0% |
Tapiwa Allister Gora's chess games
All 31 games by Tapiwa Allister Gora in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2018 - Oct 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: 15 wins, 6 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A59 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A00 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E12 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Igor Yarmonov | 2,321 | 3rd FIDE Chess Olympiad for People with Disabilities 2026 | B14 |
| Nov 2020 | Cristian Gonzalez Astete | 2,130 | Online Olym Disabilities | B99 |
| Jan 2023 | Tomas Jankunas | 2,127 | FIDE Disabilities Olympiad | B01 |
| Nov 2020 | Constantin Stroe | 1,917 | Online Olym Disabilities | C11 |
| Nov 2020 | Mishig Hishigbayar | 1,847 | Online Olym Disabilities | B34 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sveshnikov Memorial Open | 2021 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,546 |
| Online Olym Disabilities | 2020 | 7 | 4 | 2,023 |
| 3rd FIDE Chess Olympiad for People with Disabilities 2026 | 2026 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,228 |
| FIDE Disabilities Olympiad | 2023 | 6 | 4 | 2,007 |
| ch-Africa U18 2nd | 2010 | 2 | 0 | 1,565 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tapiwa Allister Gora's chess games?
31 games by Tapiwa Allister Gora, from Mar 2018 to Oct 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 Tapiwa Allister Gora has played.
What does Tapiwa Allister Gora play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Tapiwa Allister Gora opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tapiwa Allister Gora answers 1...c5 (63% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games), 1...e6 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Tapiwa Allister Gora play as White?
As White, Tapiwa Allister Gora's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (4 games, 75.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tapiwa Allister Gora play as Black?
As Black, Tapiwa Allister Gora most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 15 games.
What is Tapiwa Allister Gora's FIDE rating?
Tapiwa Allister Gora is currently rated 1,931 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,991 (Apr 2022).
How many games has Tapiwa Allister Gora played?
Our database contains 31 games by Tapiwa Allister Gora, covering Mar 2018 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 6 draws, 10 losses (48.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tapiwa Allister Gora?
31 games by Tapiwa Allister Gora 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.