Prepare against Thabang Mankga
ZAF · World #58,347 classical · FIDE ID 14334798
Our database contains 39 games by Thabang Mankga, covering Feb 2020 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Thabang Mankga's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thabang Mankga 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 | 1,862 | 1,883 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,662 | 1,662 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,887 | 1,887 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 15 | 6 | 18 | 38.5% |
| As White | 20 | 9 | 3 | 8 | 45.0% |
| As Black | 19 | 6 | 3 | 10 | 31.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thabang Mankga's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thabang Mankga's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 100.0% | 52.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 52.5% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Mankga usually continues c4 (21.4% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Mankga usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Mankga usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 100.0% | 10.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 75.0% | 100.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 25.0% | 0.0% |
Thabang Mankga's chess games
All 39 games by Thabang Mankga in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2020 - 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: 15 wins, 6 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A96 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E72 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E03 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A31 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D73 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D78 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A17 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2025 | James Dinham | 1,961 | Cape Town Masters | D79 |
| Jan 2025 | Cherwin Kleinsmidt | 1,918 | Cape Town Masters | E60 |
| Jun 2024 | Vaibhav Bedi | 1,706 | 61st Wch U20 | A46 |
| Jul 2022 | Robyn Julian Klaasen | 1,609 | South African Open | D73 |
| Dec 2023 | Senzo Msimango | 1,536 | Durban USSA Open | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 61st Wch U20 | 2024 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,729 |
| South African Open | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,489 |
| Durban USSA Open | 2023 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,575 |
| Cape Town Masters | 2025 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,988 |
| ch-RSA U20 | 2022 | 4 | 3 | 1,628 |
| 61st World Juniors 2024 | 2024 | 1 | 1 | – |
| Kimberley Moja Open | 2022 | 1 | 0 | 1,279 |
| Kimberley Extravaganza Open | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,652 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thabang Mankga's chess games?
39 games by Thabang Mankga, from Feb 2020 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 Thabang Mankga has played.
What does Thabang Mankga play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Thabang Mankga opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thabang Mankga answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (75% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Thabang Mankga play as White?
As White, Thabang Mankga's most-played openings in our database are: London System (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Horwitz Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thabang Mankga play as Black?
As Black, Thabang Mankga most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Thabang Mankga's FIDE rating?
Thabang Mankga is currently rated 1,862 in classical chess, 1,662 in rapid and 1,887 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,883 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Thabang Mankga played?
Our database contains 39 games by Thabang Mankga, covering Feb 2020 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 6 draws, 18 losses (38.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thabang Mankga?
39 games by Thabang Mankga 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.