Prepare against Tatenda Melisa Zengeni
ZWE · World #113,031 classical · FIDE ID 11001313
When preparing against Tatenda Melisa Zengeni, expect 1.d4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (38% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (78%).
Our database contains 65 games by Tatenda Melisa Zengeni, covering May 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tatenda Melisa Zengeni's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tatenda Melisa Zengeni 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 | 1,693 | 1,750 | Aug 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,785 | 1,785 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 18 | 7 | 40 | 27.7% |
| As White | 32 | 9 | 3 | 20 | 28.1% |
| As Black | 33 | 9 | 4 | 20 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tatenda Melisa Zengeni's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tatenda Melisa Zengeni's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 31 | 96.9% | 33.9% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 97% of White games, 33.9% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Zengeni usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Zengeni usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Zengeni usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 3% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Zengeni usually continues b3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 5 | 38.5% | 20.0% |
| d5 | 5 | 38.5% | 70.0% |
| e6 | 3 | 23.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 14 | 77.8% | 32.1% |
| d5 | 4 | 22.2% | 37.5% |
Tatenda Melisa Zengeni's chess games
All 65 games by Tatenda Melisa Zengeni in the Chess.ceo database (May 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: 18 wins, 7 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D05 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| D04 | Colle System | 6 | 0/0/6 | 0.0% |
| A48 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A50 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/2/5 | 12.5% |
| E01 | Catalan | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2012 | Eneida Perez | 2,070 | Olympiad Women-40 | A80 |
| Aug 2022 | Iyefu Joy ONOJA | 1,869 | Olympiad Women-44 | A80 |
| Jun 2020 | Rebecca Selkirk | 1,799 | Djerba Online w | B01 |
| Jun 2020 | Amen Miladi | 1,784 | Djerba Online w | A48 |
| Aug 2014 | Monalisa Khamboo | 1,771 | Olympiad Women-41 | E12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Djerba Online w | 2020 | 16 | 7.5 | 1,676 |
| Olympiad Women-40 | 2012 | 11 | 3 | 1,719 |
| Olympiad Women-41 | 2014 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,547 |
| Olympiad Women-42 | 2016 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,613 |
| Olympiad Women-45 | 2024 | 7 | 3 | 1,610 |
| Olympiad Women-44 | 2022 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,601 |
| Online Olympiad Div Top A | 2020 | 4 | 0 | 1,711 |
| Online Olym Div2 C | 2021 | 3 | 0.5 | 1,706 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tatenda Melisa Zengeni's chess games?
65 games by Tatenda Melisa Zengeni, from May 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 Tatenda Melisa Zengeni has played.
What does Tatenda Melisa Zengeni play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Tatenda Melisa Zengeni opens with 1.d4 (97% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tatenda Melisa Zengeni answers 1...c6 (38% of games), 1...d5 (38% of games), 1...e6 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games).
What openings does Tatenda Melisa Zengeni play as White?
As White, Tatenda Melisa Zengeni's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Colle System (6 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tatenda Melisa Zengeni play as Black?
As Black, Tatenda Melisa Zengeni most often plays: Indian Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Catalan (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is Tatenda Melisa Zengeni's FIDE rating?
Tatenda Melisa Zengeni is currently rated 1,693 in classical chess, 1,785 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,750 (Aug 2024).
How many games has Tatenda Melisa Zengeni played?
Our database contains 65 games by Tatenda Melisa Zengeni, covering May 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 7 draws, 40 losses (27.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tatenda Melisa Zengeni?
65 games by Tatenda Melisa Zengeni 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.