Prepare against Ansumana Kamara
CM · Sierra Leone · World #60,212 classical · FIDE ID 1622218
When preparing against Ansumana Kamara, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (88%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Najdorf as Black, 5.6% over 18 games.
Our database contains 264 games by Ansumana Kamara, covering Mar 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ansumana Kamara's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ansumana Kamara 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 | 1,855 | 1,944 | May 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,949 | 1,954 | May 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,929 | 2,074 | Mar 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 264 | 61 | 23 | 180 | 23.1% |
| As White | 127 | 30 | 11 | 86 | 23.6% |
| As Black | 137 | 31 | 12 | 94 | 22.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ansumana Kamara's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ansumana Kamara's side.
First moves as White (127 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 122 | 96.1% | 27.5% |
| d4 | 5 | 3.9% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 27.5% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Kamara usually continues Nf3 (20.6% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Kamara usually continues Nf3 (54.3% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Kamara usually continues d4 (23.1% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Kamara usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Kamara usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (79 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 46 | 58.2% | 22.8% |
| e5 | 25 | 31.6% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 3 | 3.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 37 | 88.1% | 21.6% |
| d5 | 5 | 11.9% | 60.0% |
Ansumana Kamara's chess games
All 264 games by Ansumana Kamara in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 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: 61 wins, 23 draws, 180 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 19 | 3/2/14 | 15.8% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 19 | 4/1/14 | 21.1% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 7 | 1/0/6 | 14.3% |
| C91 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 18 | 1/1/16 | 5.6% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 10 | 2/0/8 | 20.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 1/1/7 | 11.1% |
| A16 | English Opening | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| C88 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2020 | Maxim Lugovskoy | 2,420 | Titled Tue | C45 |
| Mar 2025 | Artur Dilmukhametov | 2,276 | Titled Tue Late | B01 |
| Jul 2019 | David Silva | 2,246 | ch-Africa | C89 |
| Feb 2021 | Iulian-Ioan Taras | 2,224 | Titled Tue | E92 |
| Jul 2021 | Cristian Maidana | 2,218 | Titled Tue | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 123 | 18.5 | 1,897 |
| Olympiad-43 | 2018 | 11 | 5 | 1,979 |
| Accra zt 4.4 | 2019 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,740 |
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,700 |
| Olympiad-40 | 2012 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,181 |
| Olympiad-39 | 2010 | 10 | 4 | 2,049 |
| Olympiad-45 | 2024 | 10 | 3 | 1,926 |
| ch-African Rapid | 2019 | 9 | 3 | 1,843 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ansumana Kamara's chess games?
264 games by Ansumana Kamara, from Mar 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 Ansumana Kamara has played.
What does Ansumana Kamara play on the first move as White?
Across 127 games with White in our database, Ansumana Kamara opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ansumana Kamara answers 1...c5 (58% of games), 1...e5 (32% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (88% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games).
What openings does Ansumana Kamara play as White?
As White, Ansumana Kamara's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (19 games, 15.8% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (19 games, 21.1% win rate); Caro-Kann: Main Line (7 games, 14.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 127 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ansumana Kamara play as Black?
As Black, Ansumana Kamara most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (18 games, 5.6% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (10 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 137 games.
What is Ansumana Kamara's FIDE rating?
Ansumana Kamara is currently rated 1,855 in classical chess, 1,949 in rapid and 1,929 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,944 (May 2017).
How many games has Ansumana Kamara played?
Our database contains 264 games by Ansumana Kamara, covering Mar 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 61 wins, 23 draws, 180 losses (23.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ansumana Kamara?
264 games by Ansumana Kamara 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.