Prepare against Tokelo Klaas
CM · Lesotho · World #53,719 classical · FIDE ID 21300020
When preparing against Tokelo Klaas, expect 1.d4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (91%).
Our database contains 60 games by Tokelo Klaas, covering Feb 2014 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Tokelo Klaas's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tokelo Klaas 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 | 1,879 | 1,889 | May 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,893 | 1,893 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,875 | 1,875 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 14 | 16 | 30 | 23.3% |
| As White | 30 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 26.7% |
| As Black | 30 | 6 | 6 | 18 | 20.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tokelo Klaas's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tokelo Klaas's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 25 | 83.3% | 40.0% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 16.7% | 60.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 83% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (52% of these games) — Klaas usually continues Nf3 (43.8% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Klaas usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …g6 (4% of these games) — Klaas usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 17% of White games, 60.0% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Klaas usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Klaas usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …b6 (20% of these games) — Klaas usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 100.0% | 21.4% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 10 | 90.9% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
Tokelo Klaas's chess games
All 60 games by Tokelo Klaas in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2014 - 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: 14 wins, 16 draws, 30 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A45 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A50 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E67 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E94 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 9 | 2/0/7 | 22.2% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2014 | Chiletso Chipanga | 2,060 | Olympiad-41 | D02 |
| Sep 2026 | Yves De Billoez | 1,988 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | A45 |
| Sep 2016 | Jose Manuel Santos da Costa | 1,960 | Olympiad-42 | D46 |
| Sep 2016 | Anthony Drayton | 1,923 | Olympiad-42 | A31 |
| Sep 2026 | Tong Kuan Mak | 1,915 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | D00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad-43 | 2018 | 10 | 5 | 2,032 |
| Olympiad-42 | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,914 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,054 |
| Olympiad-41 | 2014 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,810 |
| Online Olympiad Div4 C | 2020 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,838 |
| Johannesburg Tsogo Sun Open | 2015 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,640 |
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,808 |
| Online Olym Div4 B | 2021 | 4 | 0.5 | 1,473 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tokelo Klaas's chess games?
60 games by Tokelo Klaas, from Feb 2014 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 Tokelo Klaas has played.
What does Tokelo Klaas play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Tokelo Klaas opens with 1.d4 (83% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tokelo Klaas answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...d5 (9% of games).
What openings does Tokelo Klaas play as White?
As White, Tokelo Klaas's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tokelo Klaas play as Black?
As Black, Tokelo Klaas most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 22.2% win rate); London System (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Tokelo Klaas's FIDE rating?
Tokelo Klaas is currently rated 1,879 in classical chess, 1,893 in rapid and 1,875 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,889 (May 2026).
How many games has Tokelo Klaas played?
Our database contains 60 games by Tokelo Klaas, covering Feb 2014 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 16 draws, 30 losses (23.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tokelo Klaas?
60 games by Tokelo Klaas 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.