Prepare against Tupokiwe Msukwa
WCM · Malawi · World #104,041 classical · FIDE ID 20500459
When preparing against Tupokiwe Msukwa, expect 1.d4 in 87% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (76% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (90%).
Our database contains 69 games by Tupokiwe Msukwa, covering Oct 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Tupokiwe Msukwa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Tupokiwe Msukwa 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 | 1,718 | 1,718 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,633 | 1,633 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 69 | 22 | 7 | 40 | 31.9% |
| As White | 38 | 11 | 5 | 22 | 28.9% |
| As Black | 31 | 11 | 2 | 18 | 35.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Tupokiwe Msukwa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Tupokiwe Msukwa's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 33 | 86.8% | 34.8% |
| e4 | 4 | 10.5% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 87% of White games, 34.8% score
- …Nf6 (48% of these games) — Msukwa usually continues c4 (31.3% score)
- …d5 (42% of these games) — Msukwa usually continues c4 (46.4% score)
- …f5 (6% of these games) — Msukwa usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 11% of White games, 25.0% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Msukwa usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (25% of these games) — Msukwa usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Msukwa usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 76.2% | 43.8% |
| e5 | 5 | 23.8% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 90.0% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Tupokiwe Msukwa's chess games
All 69 games by Tupokiwe Msukwa in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2014 - 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: 22 wins, 7 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D37 | Indian Defense | 8 | 1/1/6 | 12.5% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D07 | Albin Countergambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A85 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | English Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 12 | 5/2/5 | 41.7% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2022 | Chloe Badenhorst | 1,703 | Olympiad Women-44 | B24 |
| Sep 2024 | Hawra Sharaf | 1,595 | Olympiad Women-45 | D15 |
| Sep 2016 | Sindira Joshi | 1,574 | Olympiad Women-42 | E00 |
| Aug 2021 | Nicola Tjaronda | 1,516 | Online Olym Div4 B | B45 |
| Sep 2024 | Lhaden Yeshey | 1,514 | Olympiad Women-45 | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad Women-45 | 2024 | 10 | 5 | 1,768 |
| Olympiad Women-44 | 2022 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,599 |
| chT-Africa rapid | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,606 |
| Olympiad Women-42 | 2016 | 9 | 2 | 1,551 |
| chT-Africa rapid w | 2019 | 8 | 2 | 1,624 |
| Online Olym Div4 B | 2021 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,436 |
| Wch U16 Girls | 2014 | 7 | 1 | 1,306 |
| Online Olym Div3 D | 2021 | 5 | 1 | 1,415 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Tupokiwe Msukwa's chess games?
69 games by Tupokiwe Msukwa, from Oct 2014 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 Tupokiwe Msukwa has played.
What does Tupokiwe Msukwa play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Tupokiwe Msukwa opens with 1.d4 (87% of games), 1.e4 (11% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Tupokiwe Msukwa answers 1...c5 (76% of games), 1...e5 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (90% of games), 1...Nf6 (10% of games).
What openings does Tupokiwe Msukwa play as White?
As White, Tupokiwe Msukwa's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Tupokiwe Msukwa play as Black?
As Black, Tupokiwe Msukwa most often plays: Sicilian (12 games, 41.7% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Italian Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Tupokiwe Msukwa's FIDE rating?
Tupokiwe Msukwa is currently rated 1,718 in classical chess, 1,633 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,718 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Tupokiwe Msukwa played?
Our database contains 69 games by Tupokiwe Msukwa, covering Oct 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 7 draws, 40 losses (31.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Tupokiwe Msukwa?
69 games by Tupokiwe Msukwa 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.