Prepare against Adebayo Babalola
NGA · World #18,987 classical · FIDE ID 8500177
Our database contains 39 games by Adebayo Babalola, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Adebayo Babalola's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Adebayo Babalola 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 | 2,066 | 2,127 | Oct 2018 |
| Rapid | 2,096 | 2,096 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,005 | 2,082 | Mar 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 16 | 13 | 10 | 41.0% |
| As White | 20 | 8 | 9 | 3 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 19 | 8 | 4 | 7 | 42.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Adebayo Babalola's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Adebayo Babalola's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 100.0% | 62.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 62.5% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Babalola usually continues c3 (78.6% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Babalola usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …c6 (15% of these games) — Babalola usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 85.7% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 4 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Adebayo Babalola's chess games
All 39 games by Adebayo Babalola in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 16 wins, 13 draws, 10 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A08 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A49 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C59 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B37 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A54 | Old Indian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2014 | Olamide Patrick Ajibowo | 2,189 | Lagos Malogy Open | B28 |
| Jun 2015 | Chukwuwikeh Phoenix Eluekezie | 2,177 | Lagos Millionaire Satellite Open | C84 |
| Apr 2014 | Femi OLUWASEYITAN | 2,134 | Lagos Malogy Open | A54 |
| Apr 2014 | Nnamdi Nwoye | 2,018 | Lagos Malogy Open | A15 |
| Apr 2014 | Olufunmilayo Akinola | 1,738 | Lagos Malogy Open | C55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lagos Millionaire Satellite Open | 2015 | 9 | 5 | 2,196 |
| Lagos Malogy Open | 2014 | 9 | 7 | 2,239 |
| 3rd Lagos Chevron Open | 2015 | 7 | 4 | – |
| Lagos Friends of Chess | 2015 | 6 | 3 | 2,043 |
| 1st Lagos Friends of Chess Open | 2013 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,335 |
| Lagos City Asibor Memorial 2nd | 2024 | 2 | 0 | 1,834 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Adebayo Babalola's chess games?
39 games by Adebayo Babalola, from Apr 2003 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 Adebayo Babalola has played.
What does Adebayo Babalola play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Adebayo Babalola opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Adebayo Babalola answers 1...e5 (86% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Adebayo Babalola play as White?
As White, Adebayo Babalola's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Alapin (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Adebayo Babalola play as Black?
As Black, Adebayo Babalola most often plays: Réti Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Adebayo Babalola's FIDE rating?
Adebayo Babalola is currently rated 2,066 in classical chess, 2,096 in rapid and 2,005 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,127 (Oct 2018).
How many games has Adebayo Babalola played?
Our database contains 39 games by Adebayo Babalola, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 13 draws, 10 losses (41.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Adebayo Babalola?
39 games by Adebayo Babalola 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.