Prepare against Ampaire Shakira
Uganda · World #92,018 classical · FIDE ID 10002782
When preparing against Ampaire Shakira, expect 1.d4 in 49% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (48% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (87%).
Our database contains 94 games by Ampaire Shakira, covering Apr 2016 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Ampaire Shakira's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ampaire Shakira 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 | 1,753 | 1,839 | Sep 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,767 | 1,809 | Apr 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,743 | 1,784 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 94 | 35 | 22 | 37 | 37.2% |
| As White | 45 | 21 | 11 | 13 | 46.7% |
| As Black | 49 | 14 | 11 | 24 | 28.6% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2014-2026): 824 rated games against 406 different opponents, across 107 events in 12 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 357 | 192 | 56 | 109 | 53.8% | 1,634 | 1,679 | 24 |
| Rapid | 180 | 107 | 17 | 56 | 59.4% | 1,679 | 1,740 | 9 |
| Blitz | 129 | 63 | 11 | 55 | 48.8% | 1,688 | 1,664 | 7 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 295 | 77 | 52 | 166 | 26.1% |
| Against lower-rated | 326 | 216 | 45 | 65 | 66.3% |
Wins over titled players: 3 vs CM · 2 vs WIM · 46 vs WFM · 38 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
4 tournament wins from 82 events.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 50 | 26 | 5 | 19 | 1,706 | 1,724 |
| 2025 | 106 | 55 | 19 | 32 | 1,709 | 1,781 |
| 2024 | 134 | 77 | 16 | 41 | 1,709 | 1,793 |
| 2023 | 57 | 33 | 5 | 19 | 1,476 | 1,537 |
| 2022 | 162 | 90 | 23 | 49 | 1,634 | 1,698 |
| 2021 | 40 | 25 | 5 | 10 | 1,613 | 1,667 |
| 2020 | 17 | 11 | 1 | 5 | 1,686 | 1,806 |
| 2019 | 104 | 57 | 9 | 38 | 1,712 | 1,702 |
| 2018 | 47 | 26 | 6 | 15 | 1,782 | 1,797 |
| 2017 | 31 | 13 | 3 | 15 | 1,728 | 1,603 |
| 2016 | 60 | 22 | 12 | 26 | 1,608 | 1,504 |
| 2015 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 3 | 1,491 | 1,331 |
| 2014 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,690 | 1,557 |
Where Ampaire Shakira has played
Uganda (89) · Kenya (4) · Russia (4) · Egypt (2) · Ethiopia (1) · Georgia (1) · Hungary (1) · India (1) · Nigeria (1) · Tanzania (1) · Tunisia (1) · Uzbekistan (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ampaire Shakira's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ampaire Shakira's side.
First moves as White (45 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 22 | 48.9% | 61.4% |
| e4 | 20 | 44.4% | 55.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 4.4% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 49% of White games, 61.4% score
- …d5 (45% of these games) — Shakira usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (32% of these games) — Shakira usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …f5 (9% of these games) — Shakira usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 44% of White games, 55.0% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Shakira usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Shakira usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …c6 (20% of these games) — Shakira usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 14 | 48.3% | 42.9% |
| c5 | 11 | 37.9% | 31.8% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.4% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 3.4% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 86.7% | 30.8% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
Ampaire Shakira's chess games
All 94 games by Ampaire Shakira in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2016 - Oct 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: 35 wins, 22 draws, 37 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Philidor | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D53 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E20 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D02 | London System | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game: Scotch Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2018 | Francis Obita | 1,870 | Kampala Kawuma Open | D94 |
| Nov 2021 | Ivy Claire Amoko | 1,862 | chT-UGA 2122 | B00 |
| May 2024 | Peninah Nakabo | 1,856 | Kampala Sagewood Cup w | B18 |
| Jun 2024 | Ola. Mahmoud | 1,806 | BRICS Games Rapid w | D00 |
| Nov 2017 | Wilfried Ntamatungiro | 1,806 | ch-UGA Open | C51 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Africa w | 2025 | 17 | 7 | 1,670 |
| Olympiad Women-44 | 2022 | 9 | 3 | 1,726 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 1-25 | 2026 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,767 |
| Olympiad Women-43 | 2018 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,759 |
| Olympiad Women-45 | 2024 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,811 |
| Ugandan Chess Championships 2026 | Open | 2026 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,901 |
| Kampala Zabasajja Memorial Open | 2022 | 5 | 2 | 1,738 |
| Kireka Open w | 2016 | 4 | 3 | 1,805 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ampaire Shakira's chess games?
94 games by Ampaire Shakira, from Apr 2016 to Oct 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 Ampaire Shakira has played.
What does Ampaire Shakira play on the first move as White?
Across 45 games with White in our database, Ampaire Shakira opens with 1.d4 (49% of games), 1.e4 (44% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ampaire Shakira answers 1...e5 (48% of games), 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (87% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games).
What openings does Ampaire Shakira play as White?
As White, Ampaire Shakira's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 45 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ampaire Shakira play as Black?
As Black, Ampaire Shakira most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); London System (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Philidor (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 49 games.
What is Ampaire Shakira's FIDE rating?
Ampaire Shakira is currently rated 1,753 in classical chess, 1,767 in rapid and 1,743 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,839 (Sep 2024).
How many games has Ampaire Shakira played?
Our database contains 94 games by Ampaire Shakira, covering Apr 2016 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 22 draws, 37 losses (37.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ampaire Shakira?
94 games by Ampaire Shakira 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.