Prepare against Vuyo Nxumalo
Eswatini · World #121,713 classical · FIDE ID 20700253
When preparing against Vuyo Nxumalo, expect 1.e4 in 82% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (57%).
Our database contains 30 games by Vuyo Nxumalo, covering Dec 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Vuyo Nxumalo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Vuyo Nxumalo 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 | 1,669 | 1,756 | Apr 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,723 | 1,723 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 11 | 4 | 15 | 36.7% |
| As White | 17 | 6 | 2 | 9 | 35.3% |
| As Black | 13 | 5 | 2 | 6 | 38.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Vuyo Nxumalo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Vuyo Nxumalo's side.
First moves as White (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 14 | 82.4% | 39.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 11.8% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 82% of White games, 39.3% score
- …e6 (43% of these games) — Nxumalo usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Nxumalo usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Nxumalo usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 12% of White games, 75.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Nxumalo usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …f5 (50% of these games) — Nxumalo usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 5 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 57.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 28.6% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 14.3% | 100.0% |
Vuyo Nxumalo's chess games
All 30 games by Vuyo Nxumalo in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2015 - 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: 11 wins, 4 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A97 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A12 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Bishop's Opening: Boden-Kieseritzky Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D06 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A20 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C23 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2021 | Mohamed Hamed | 2,047 | Online Olympiad Div4 C | A80 |
| Jul 2022 | Peter Mafnas | 2,039 | Olympiad-44 | E67 |
| Aug 2022 | Abdoulaye Coulibaly | 1,936 | Olympiad-44 | C23 |
| Aug 2021 | Graham Mooney | 1,896 | Online Olympiad Div4 C | C66 |
| Aug 2021 | Havyarimana Elvis | 1,724 | Online Olympiad Div4 C | C01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 1,862 |
| Olympiad-43 | 2018 | 9 | 3 | 1,717 |
| Olympiad-45 | 2024 | 7 | 2 | 1,752 |
| Online Olympiad Div4 C | 2021 | 5 | 3 | 1,954 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Vuyo Nxumalo's chess games?
30 games by Vuyo Nxumalo, from Dec 2015 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 Vuyo Nxumalo has played.
What does Vuyo Nxumalo play on the first move as White?
Across 17 games with White in our database, Vuyo Nxumalo opens with 1.e4 (82% of games), 1.Nf3 (12% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Vuyo Nxumalo answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (57% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...f5 (14% of games).
What openings does Vuyo Nxumalo play as White?
As White, Vuyo Nxumalo's most-played openings in our database are: French Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Dutch Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 17 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Vuyo Nxumalo play as Black?
As Black, Vuyo Nxumalo most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 13 games.
What is Vuyo Nxumalo's FIDE rating?
Vuyo Nxumalo is currently rated 1,669 in classical chess and 1,723 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,756 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Vuyo Nxumalo played?
Our database contains 30 games by Vuyo Nxumalo, covering Dec 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 11 wins, 4 draws, 15 losses (36.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Vuyo Nxumalo?
30 games by Vuyo Nxumalo 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.