Prepare against Tezihano Mnyasta
ZAF · World #20,064 classical · FIDE ID 14339447
Our database contains 48 games by Tezihano Mnyasta, covering Apr 2019 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Tezihano Mnyasta's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tezihano Mnyasta 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 | 2,057 | 2,057 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,938 | 1,948 | Apr 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,804 | 1,828 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 22 | 10 | 16 | 45.8% |
| As White | 27 | 13 | 5 | 9 | 48.1% |
| As Black | 21 | 9 | 5 | 7 | 42.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 21 | 77.8% | 59.5% |
| e4 | 5 | 18.5% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 78% of White games, 59.5% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Mnyasta usually continues c4 (44.4% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Mnyasta usually continues c4 (71.4% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Mnyasta usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 19% of White games, 60.0% score
- …e5 (60% of these games) — Mnyasta usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Mnyasta usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (20% of these games) — Mnyasta usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 6 | 85.7% | 66.7% |
| e6 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 55.6% | 80.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 22.2% | 25.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 50.0% |
Tezihano Mnyasta's chess games
All 48 games by Tezihano Mnyasta in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2019 - 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: 22 wins, 10 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Indian Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E11 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E81 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B76 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D78 | English Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E43 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Cherwin Kleinsmidt | 1,965 | South African Open Championship 2026 - Championship | E11 |
| Mar 2022 | Anton Goosen | 1,947 | Kimberley Moja Open | E94 |
| Jul 2026 | Zhengfei Li | 1,919 | South African Open Championship 2026 - Championship | A57 |
| Jan 2024 | James Dinham | 1,916 | Cape Town Open | B50 |
| Sep 2024 | Richard Mbedza | 1,907 | Kimberley Extravaganza Open | A80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South African Open | 2022 | 11 | 5.5 | 1,680 |
| Kimberley Extravaganza Open | 2024 | 8 | 4 | 2,096 |
| South African Open Championship 2026 - Championship | 2026 | 8 | 6 | 2,258 |
| Cape Town Masters | 2025 | 7 | 4 | 2,061 |
| Cape Town Open | 2024 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,867 |
| ch-RSA U20 | 2022 | 4 | 4 | 1,947 |
| Western Cape Women's Championship 2026 | 2026 | 2 | 0 | 1,833 |
| Kimberley Moja Open | 2022 | 2 | 1 | 1,977 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tezihano Mnyasta's chess games?
48 games by Tezihano Mnyasta, from Apr 2019 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 Tezihano Mnyasta has played.
What does Tezihano Mnyasta play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Tezihano Mnyasta opens with 1.d4 (78% of games), 1.e4 (19% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tezihano Mnyasta answers 1...c5 (86% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (56% of games), 1...g6 (22% of games), 1...d6 (11% of games).
What openings does Tezihano Mnyasta play as White?
As White, Tezihano Mnyasta's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tezihano Mnyasta play as Black?
As Black, Tezihano Mnyasta most often plays: Sicilian: Dragon (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Tezihano Mnyasta's FIDE rating?
Tezihano Mnyasta is currently rated 2,057 in classical chess, 1,938 in rapid and 1,804 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,057 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Tezihano Mnyasta played?
Our database contains 48 games by Tezihano Mnyasta, covering Apr 2019 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 10 draws, 16 losses (45.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tezihano Mnyasta?
48 games by Tezihano Mnyasta 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.