Prepare against Tebogo Pitlagano
CM · BWA · World #29,814 classical · FIDE ID 11300272
Our database contains 85 games by Tebogo Pitlagano, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Tebogo Pitlagano's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tebogo Pitlagano 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 | 1,987 | 2,161 | Apr 2006 |
| Rapid | 2,083 | 2,106 | Aug 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,094 | 2,134 | Jul 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 85 | 28 | 18 | 39 | 32.9% |
| As White | 44 | 17 | 11 | 16 | 38.6% |
| As Black | 41 | 11 | 7 | 23 | 26.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tebogo Pitlagano's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tebogo Pitlagano's side.
First moves as White (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 44 | 100.0% | 51.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 51.1% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Pitlagano usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Pitlagano usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Pitlagano usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 80.0% | 31.3% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.0% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.0% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 53.8% | 35.7% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 46.2% | 58.3% |
Tebogo Pitlagano's chess games
All 85 games by Tebogo Pitlagano in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Aug 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: 28 wins, 18 draws, 39 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A08 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B79 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A92 | Catalan | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2002 | Nyamaa Tuvsanaa | 2,321 | Olympiad-35 | C02 |
| Nov 2002 | Nase Lungu | 2,282 | Olympiad-35 | B22 |
| Oct 2004 | Leonhard Mueller | 2,213 | Olympiad-36 | D36 |
| Oct 2003 | Wossenyelew Hailu | 2,211 | ch-Africa | B22 |
| Oct 2003 | Yimam Abera Belachew | 2,200 | ch-Africa | B84 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad-38 | 2008 | 11 | 4 | 2,016 |
| Olympiad-35 | 2002 | 11 | 4 | 2,240 |
| Olympiad-36 | 2004 | 10 | 2.5 | 2,078 |
| ch-Africa | 2003 | 9 | 5 | 2,256 |
| Olympiad-37 | 2006 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,228 |
| BOT-ch final | 2010 | 9 | 2 | 1,931 |
| Commonwealth & RSA Open | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 1,926 |
| Olympiad-34 | 2000 | 7 | 2 | 2,074 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tebogo Pitlagano's chess games?
85 games by Tebogo Pitlagano, from Apr 2003 to Aug 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 Tebogo Pitlagano has played.
What does Tebogo Pitlagano play on the first move as White?
Across 44 games with White in our database, Tebogo Pitlagano opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tebogo Pitlagano answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (54% of games), 1...Nf6 (46% of games).
What openings does Tebogo Pitlagano play as White?
As White, Tebogo Pitlagano's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 44 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tebogo Pitlagano play as Black?
As Black, Tebogo Pitlagano most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Tebogo Pitlagano's FIDE rating?
Tebogo Pitlagano is currently rated 1,987 in classical chess, 2,083 in rapid and 2,094 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,161 (Apr 2006).
How many games has Tebogo Pitlagano played?
Our database contains 85 games by Tebogo Pitlagano, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 28 wins, 18 draws, 39 losses (32.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tebogo Pitlagano?
85 games by Tebogo Pitlagano 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.