Thato Matshego
RSA · FIDE ID 14348489 · 19 tournament games since 2021
Standard
1558
#1148 in RSA (active)
Rapid
1548
#425 in RSA (active)
Blitz
1447
#658 in RSA (active)
Score
39%
5 W · 5 D · 9 L
Opp. avg
–
No ratings
Last game
2023-09-30
2023 Moja Chess Extravaganza Ladies
Prep summary
- As White: 1.d4 in 50% of games (scores 40%), otherwise 1.e4 (50%).
- Against 1.e4: 1...d5 in 3 of 5 games (Scandinavian Defense), scoring 67%.
- Against 1.d4: 1...d5 in 3 of 3 games (Queen's Pawn Game), scoring 17%.
- Weak spot: Rapport-Jobava System as White, only 40% in 5 games.
- Comfort zone: Scandinavian Defense: Valencian Variation, Main Line as Black, 67% in 3 games.
Based on 19 over-the-board games (8 rapid). 10 with White (40%), 9 with Black (39%).
Openings as White
First move
| 1.d4 | 5 | 40% |
| 1.e4 | 5 | 40% |
Most played
| Opening | Games | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Rapport-Jobava System | 5 | 40% |
| Italian Game: Hungarian Defense | 1 | 50% |
| Pirc Defense | 1 | 50% |
| Petrov's Defense: Cozio Attack | 1 | 100% |
| Sicilian Defense: Delayed Alapin Variation, with d6 | 1 | 0% |
Openings as Black
Against 1.e4 (5 games)
| 1...d5 Scandinavian Defense | 3 | 67% |
| 1...c5 Sicilian Defense | 1 | 0% |
| 1...e5 King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0% |
Against 1.d4 (3 games)
| 1...d5 Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 17% |
Most played
| Opening | Games | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Scandinavian Defense: Valencian Variation, Main Line | 3 | 67% |
| Slav Defense: Czech Variation, Classical System | 1 | 0% |
| Queen's Gambit Declined: Semi-Tarrasch Defense, with e3 | 1 | 0% |
| Queen's Gambit Declined: Tarrasch Defense | 1 | 50% |
| Sicilian Defense: Franco-Sicilian Variation | 1 | 0% |
Recent games
| Date | Opponent and event | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-09-30 | Charlize Van Zyl 2023 Moja Chess Extravaganza Ladies | ½ |
| 2023-08-17 | Nabirye Caroline World Youth Olympiad · rapid | W |
| 2023-08-17 | Natrada Kaewwattha World Youth Olympiad · rapid | ½ |
| 2023-08-16 | Misaki Yamada World Youth Olympiad · rapid | L |
| 2023-08-15 | Milena Mosurovic World Youth Olympiad · rapid | L |
| 2023-08-15 | Hailey Nio Mitchelle World Youth Olympiad · rapid | W |
| 2023-08-14 | Wen Xi Fan World Youth Olympiad · rapid | W |
| 2023-08-14 | Om O'Carroll World Youth Olympiad · rapid | L |
| 2023-08-13 | Eklea Omeri World Youth Olympiad · rapid | L |
| 2021-08-11 | Moshoboro Arona FIDE Online Cadets & Youth Rapid World Cup | Girls U14 | ½ |
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