Prepare against Thuso Mosutha
CM · BWA · World #28,546 classical · FIDE ID 11302550
When preparing against Thuso Mosutha, expect 1.d4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (75% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (61%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: London System as White, 35.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 168 games by Thuso Mosutha, covering Jan 2013 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Thuso Mosutha's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Thuso Mosutha 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 | 1,995 | 2,042 | Dec 2020 |
| Rapid | 1,972 | 1,973 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,034 | 2,054 | Jul 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 168 | 62 | 32 | 74 | 36.9% |
| As White | 85 | 30 | 18 | 37 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 83 | 32 | 14 | 37 | 38.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Thuso Mosutha's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Thuso Mosutha's side.
First moves as White (85 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 50 | 58.8% | 43.0% |
| e4 | 23 | 27.1% | 45.7% |
| c4 | 9 | 10.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 3.5% | 83.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 59% of White games, 43.0% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Mosutha usually continues Nf3 (46.2% score)
- …d5 (26% of these games) — Mosutha usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Mosutha usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 27% of White games, 45.7% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Mosutha usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (26% of these games) — Mosutha usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Mosutha usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 27 | 75.0% | 37.0% |
| e6 | 6 | 16.7% | 41.7% |
| e5 | 3 | 8.3% | 16.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 14 | 60.9% | 67.9% |
| Nf6 | 9 | 39.1% | 44.4% |
Thuso Mosutha's chess games
All 168 games by Thuso Mosutha in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2013 - Sep 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: 62 wins, 32 draws, 74 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | London System | 20 | 7/3/10 | 35.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
| A15 | English Opening | 6 | 3/2/1 | 50.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A60 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/2/5 | 22.2% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 9 | 3/0/6 | 33.3% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B70 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D30 | Catalan | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2025 | Arsen Davtyan | 2,421 | Titled Tue Late | A40 |
| Feb 2022 | Aleksander Hnydiuk | 2,394 | Titled Tue | E06 |
| Aug 2025 | Yevhenii Yelisieiev | 2,394 | Titled Tue Early | D59 |
| Aug 2025 | Thomas E Rendle | 2,370 | Titled Tue Early | A03 |
| Aug 2025 | Alexey Mokshanov | 2,333 | Titled Tue Late | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 107 | 44 | 2,186 |
| Olympiad-42 | 2016 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,137 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | 2026 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,136 |
| ch-African Open | 2015 | 9 | 7 | 2,131 |
| African Online Open | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 2,028 |
| 2026 BetXplosion National Chess Championship | 2026 | 7 | 5 | 2,058 |
| 2026 BOTSWANA SENIOR NATIONAL TEAM - FINAL | 2026 | 5 | 2 | 1,880 |
| Online Olym Div3 C | 2021 | 5 | 3 | 2,225 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Thuso Mosutha's chess games?
168 games by Thuso Mosutha, from Jan 2013 to Sep 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 Thuso Mosutha has played.
What does Thuso Mosutha play on the first move as White?
Across 85 games with White in our database, Thuso Mosutha opens with 1.d4 (59% of games), 1.e4 (27% of games), 1.c4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Thuso Mosutha answers 1...c5 (75% of games), 1...e6 (17% of games), 1...e5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (61% of games), 1...Nf6 (39% of games).
What openings does Thuso Mosutha play as White?
As White, Thuso Mosutha's most-played openings in our database are: London System (20 games, 35.0% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); English Opening (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 85 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Thuso Mosutha play as Black?
As Black, Thuso Mosutha most often plays: Indian Defense (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Réti Opening (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 83 games.
What is Thuso Mosutha's FIDE rating?
Thuso Mosutha is currently rated 1,995 in classical chess, 1,972 in rapid and 2,034 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,042 (Dec 2020).
How many games has Thuso Mosutha played?
Our database contains 168 games by Thuso Mosutha, covering Jan 2013 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 62 wins, 32 draws, 74 losses (36.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Thuso Mosutha?
168 games by Thuso Mosutha 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.