Prepare against Thato Olebile
FM · BWA · World #33,572 classical · FIDE ID 11300760
Our database contains 100 games by Thato Olebile, covering Mar 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Thato Olebile's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thato Olebile 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 | 1,966 | 2,209 | Feb 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,123 | 2,130 | Jan 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,063 | 2,089 | Jan 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 100 | 43 | 21 | 36 | 43.0% |
| As White | 55 | 29 | 10 | 16 | 52.7% |
| As Black | 45 | 14 | 11 | 20 | 31.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thato Olebile's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thato Olebile's side.
First moves as White (55 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 50 | 90.9% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 7.3% | 75.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 1.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 91% of White games, 60.0% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Olebile usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Olebile usually continues c4 (59.4% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Olebile usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 75.0% score
- …Nf6 (75% of these games) — Olebile usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Olebile usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 47.1% | 56.3% |
| c5 | 4 | 23.5% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 11.8% | 25.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 11.8% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 58.3% | 21.4% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 41.7% | 70.0% |
Thato Olebile's chess games
All 100 games by Thato Olebile in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2010 - 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: 43 wins, 21 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A14 | English Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C90 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2013 | Vinicius Tine Martins | 2,391 | 27th Universiad Men | D51 |
| Jul 2013 | Nikita Meskovs | 2,372 | 27th Universiad Men | A59 |
| Dec 2014 | Andrew Kayonde | 2,336 | ch-Africa | E80 |
| Aug 2014 | Jasem Al Huwar | 2,277 | Olympiad-41 | A42 |
| Aug 2014 | Hugo Lima Santos | 2,266 | Olympiad-41 | B25 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad-41 | 2014 | 9 | 6 | 2,311 |
| 27th Universiad Men | 2013 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,295 |
| Antananarivo CACDEC | 2010 | 9 | 3 | 1,928 |
| ch-BOT | 2011 | 9 | 4 | 2,088 |
| ch-Africa U16 | 2010 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,106 |
| 26th Universiad Men | 2011 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,411 |
| ch-Africa | 2014 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,139 |
| Gaborone Bill Doctor Year Open | 2010 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,235 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thato Olebile's chess games?
100 games by Thato Olebile, from Mar 2010 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 Thato Olebile has played.
What does Thato Olebile play on the first move as White?
Across 55 games with White in our database, Thato Olebile opens with 1.d4 (91% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games), 1.e4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thato Olebile answers 1...e5 (47% of games), 1...c5 (24% of games), 1...Nf6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (58% of games), 1...Nf6 (42% of games).
What openings does Thato Olebile play as White?
As White, Thato Olebile's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 55 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thato Olebile play as Black?
As Black, Thato Olebile most often plays: English Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 45 games.
What is Thato Olebile's FIDE rating?
Thato Olebile is currently rated 1,966 in classical chess, 2,123 in rapid and 2,063 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,209 (Feb 2018).
How many games has Thato Olebile played?
Our database contains 100 games by Thato Olebile, covering Mar 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 21 draws, 36 losses (43.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thato Olebile?
100 games by Thato Olebile 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.