Prepare against Andrew Kayonde
IM · ZMB · World #3,591 classical · FIDE ID 8700281
Our database contains 322 games by Andrew Kayonde, covering May 2013 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Andrew Kayonde's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Andrew Kayonde 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 | 2,316 | 2,421 | Jan 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,324 | 2,369 | Apr 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,321 | 2,409 | Jul 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 322 | 148 | 80 | 94 | 46.0% |
| As White | 159 | 82 | 42 | 35 | 51.6% |
| As Black | 163 | 66 | 38 | 59 | 40.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Andrew Kayonde's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Andrew Kayonde's side.
First moves as White (159 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 143 | 89.9% | 66.8% |
| e4 | 9 | 5.7% | 61.1% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 4.4% | 28.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 90% of White games, 66.8% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Kayonde usually continues c4 (67.1% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Kayonde usually continues Nf3 (67.9% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Kayonde usually continues e4 (80.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 6% of White games, 61.1% score
- …c5 (56% of these games) — Kayonde usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (11% of these games) — Kayonde usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Kayonde usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (92 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 49 | 53.3% | 54.1% |
| d6 | 19 | 20.7% | 55.3% |
| c5 | 12 | 13.0% | 45.8% |
| d5 | 6 | 6.5% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 3.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 3.3% | 33.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 29 | 63.0% | 60.3% |
| Nf6 | 12 | 26.1% | 79.2% |
| f5 | 3 | 6.5% | 66.7% |
Andrew Kayonde's chess games
All 322 games by Andrew Kayonde in the Chess.ceo database (May 2013 - Aug 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: 148 wins, 80 draws, 94 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 25 | 13/7/5 | 52.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 14 | 9/3/2 | 64.3% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 13 | 7/4/2 | 53.8% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 9 | 6/1/2 | 66.7% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| D05 | Colle System | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 19 | 9/3/7 | 47.4% |
| D44 | Slav Defense | 17 | 9/4/4 | 52.9% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 14 | 9/1/4 | 64.3% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 8 | 3/3/2 | 37.5% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 8 | 1/4/3 | 12.5% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/3/1 | 42.9% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2016 | Ahmed Adly | 2,607 | ch-Africa | E44 |
| Aug 2019 | Bilel Bellahcene | 2,550 | ch-African Rapid | D05 |
| Sep 2016 | Nikola Djukic | 2,534 | Olympiad-42 | E46 |
| Apr 2014 | Aleksa Strikovic | 2,533 | Centurion Capablanca GM | B01 |
| Aug 2019 | Hicham Hamdouchi | 2,514 | ch-Africa Blitz | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Africa | 2024 | 53 | 31 | 2,350 |
| Pretoria Capablanca | 2016 | 18 | 10 | 2,324 |
| ch-ZAM | 2018 | 16 | 11.5 | 2,350 |
| Olympiad-42 | 2016 | 10 | 6 | 2,359 |
| Olympiad-40 | 2012 | 10 | 6 | 2,269 |
| Port Elizabeth Pearson | 2020 | 10 | 8 | 2,561 |
| Johannesburg PSS Open | 2016 | 10 | 7 | 2,393 |
| ch-African Rapid | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 2,478 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Andrew Kayonde's chess games?
322 games by Andrew Kayonde, from May 2013 to Aug 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 Andrew Kayonde has played.
What does Andrew Kayonde play on the first move as White?
Across 159 games with White in our database, Andrew Kayonde opens with 1.d4 (90% of games), 1.e4 (6% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Andrew Kayonde answers 1...c6 (53% of games), 1...d6 (21% of games), 1...c5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (63% of games), 1...Nf6 (26% of games), 1...f5 (7% of games).
What openings does Andrew Kayonde play as White?
As White, Andrew Kayonde's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (25 games, 52.0% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 64.3% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (13 games, 53.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 159 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Andrew Kayonde play as Black?
As Black, Andrew Kayonde most often plays: Pirc Defense (19 games, 47.4% win rate); Slav Defense (17 games, 52.9% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (14 games, 64.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 163 games.
What is Andrew Kayonde's FIDE rating?
Andrew Kayonde is currently rated 2,316 in classical chess, 2,324 in rapid and 2,321 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,421 (Jan 2017).
How many games has Andrew Kayonde played?
Our database contains 322 games by Andrew Kayonde, covering May 2013 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 148 wins, 80 draws, 94 losses (46.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Andrew Kayonde?
322 games by Andrew Kayonde 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.