Prepare against Tshediso M Mpya
ZAF · World #36,852 classical · FIDE ID 14308452
Our database contains 95 games by Tshediso M Mpya, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tshediso M Mpya's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tshediso M Mpya 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 | 1,950 | 1,992 | May 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,973 | 1,973 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,904 | 1,982 | May 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 95 | 37 | 22 | 36 | 38.9% |
| As White | 49 | 25 | 8 | 16 | 51.0% |
| As Black | 46 | 12 | 14 | 20 | 26.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 45 | 91.8% | 62.2% |
| e4 | 3 | 6.1% | 33.3% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 92% of White games, 62.2% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Mpya usually continues Bf4 (65.4% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Mpya usually continues Bf4 (90.0% score)
- …e5 (2% of these games) — Mpya usually continues dxe5 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 6% of White games, 33.3% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Mpya usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (33% of these games) — Mpya usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (33% of these games) — Mpya usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 20 | 80.0% | 47.5% |
| d6 | 2 | 8.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.0% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 78.6% | 54.5% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 21.4% | 33.3% |
Tshediso M Mpya's chess games
All 95 games by Tshediso M Mpya in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2012 - 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: 37 wins, 22 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 26 | 17/4/5 | 65.4% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E09 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E00 | Indian Defense: Seirawan Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C28 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D11 | Slav Defense | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| A12 | English Opening | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2019 | Musatwe Simutowe | 2,209 | Sandton SWVG Blitz Open | A47 |
| Apr 2016 | Kela Kaulule Siame | 2,147 | Johannesburg PSS Open | D02 |
| May 2019 | Shabir Hussain Bhawoodien | 2,105 | Sandton SWVG Blitz Open | B12 |
| Jul 2017 | Nashlen Govindasamy | 2,087 | South African Open | D11 |
| Jan 2025 | Reegan Palmer | 2,087 | Cape Town Masters | B12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South African Open | 2017 | 13 | 8 | 1,893 |
| Johannesburg Sandton Open | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,065 |
| Johannesburg Redpath Open | 2016 | 9 | 5 | 1,902 |
| Johannesburg PSS Open | 2016 | 9 | 3 | 1,896 |
| Sandton SWVG Blitz Open | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 2,153 |
| Kimberley Extravaganza Open | 2024 | 8 | 4 | 1,948 |
| Sandton SWVG Rapid Open | 2019 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,933 |
| chT-RSA Regions | 2020 | 6 | 3 | 2,045 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tshediso M Mpya's chess games?
95 games by Tshediso M Mpya, from Jul 2012 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 Tshediso M Mpya has played.
What does Tshediso M Mpya play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, Tshediso M Mpya opens with 1.d4 (92% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tshediso M Mpya answers 1...c6 (80% of games), 1...d6 (8% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (79% of games), 1...Nf6 (21% of games).
What openings does Tshediso M Mpya play as White?
As White, Tshediso M Mpya's most-played openings in our database are: London System (26 games, 65.4% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tshediso M Mpya play as Black?
As Black, Tshediso M Mpya most often plays: Slav Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 46 games.
What is Tshediso M Mpya's FIDE rating?
Tshediso M Mpya is currently rated 1,950 in classical chess, 1,973 in rapid and 1,904 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,992 (May 2018).
How many games has Tshediso M Mpya played?
Our database contains 95 games by Tshediso M Mpya, covering Jul 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 37 wins, 22 draws, 36 losses (38.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tshediso M Mpya?
95 games by Tshediso M Mpya 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.