Prepare against Aster Melake Bantiwalu
Ethiopia · World #109,956 classical · FIDE ID 15702081
When preparing against Aster Melake Bantiwalu, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 39 games by Aster Melake Bantiwalu, covering Oct 2016 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Aster Melake Bantiwalu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Aster Melake Bantiwalu 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 | 1,702 | 1,719 | Aug 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,633 | 1,638 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,662 | 1,693 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 39 | 14 | 5 | 20 | 35.9% |
| As White | 16 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 23 | 8 | 1 | 14 | 34.8% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2015-2026): 289 rated games against 189 different opponents, across 34 events in 7 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 | 98 | 42 | 20 | 36 | 42.9% | 1,509 | 1,494 | 16 |
| Rapid | 27 | 12 | 3 | 12 | 44.4% | 1,825 | 1,745 | 7 |
| Blitz | 93 | 41 | 4 | 48 | 44.1% | 1,793 | 1,590 | 3 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 135 | 30 | 16 | 89 | 22.2% |
| Against lower-rated | 33 | 19 | 9 | 5 | 57.6% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs WIM · 3 vs WFM · 5 vs WCM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 16 | 5 | 4 | 7 | 1,816 | 1,662 |
| 2025 | 15 | 6 | 1 | 8 | 1,923 | 1,523 |
| 2024 | 43 | 16 | 6 | 21 | 1,855 | 1,750 |
| 2023 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 4 | 1,801 | 1,721 |
| 2022 | 63 | 29 | 9 | 25 | 1,667 | 1,603 |
| 2021 | 58 | 27 | 5 | 26 | 1,766 | 1,580 |
| 2020 | 27 | 14 | 2 | 11 | 1,530 | 1,397 |
| 2019 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1,361 | 1,295 |
| 2018 | 25 | 11 | 2 | 12 | 1,416 | 1,416 |
| 2017 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 1,578 | 1,444 |
| 2016 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 1,732 | 1,465 |
| 2015 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 7 | – | – |
Where Aster Melake Bantiwalu has played
Ethiopia (26) · Russia (3) · Azerbaijan (1) · Georgia (1) · Hungary (1) · India (1) · Uzbekistan (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Aster Melake Bantiwalu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Aster Melake Bantiwalu's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 16 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Bantiwalu usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …c6 (25% of these games) — Bantiwalu usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Bantiwalu usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 11 | 100.0% | 40.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 100.0% | 27.3% |
Aster Melake Bantiwalu's chess games
All 39 games by Aster Melake Bantiwalu in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 14 wins, 5 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C40 | King's Knight Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C44 | Ruy Lopez | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C29 | Vienna Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | Sabrina Latreche | 2,030 | Olympiad Women-45 | C56 |
| Jun 2024 | Isabella Ribeiro Conti De Freitas | 1,932 | BRICS Games Rapid Team | A20 |
| Sep 2026 | Ysvett Hermoso Rodriguez | 1,902 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 1-25 | B00 |
| Sep 2026 | Constance Mbatha | 1,786 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 1-25 | D00 |
| Aug 2022 | Natsumi Kojima | 1,782 | Olympiad Women-44 | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 1-25 | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 1,855 |
| Olympiad Women-44 | 2022 | 7 | 3 | 1,670 |
| Olympiad Women-45 | 2024 | 7 | 3 | 1,866 |
| Olympiad Women-43 | 2018 | 7 | 3 | 1,400 |
| Olympiad Women-42 | 2016 | 6 | 1 | 1,464 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 76+ | 2026 | 1 | 1 | – |
| BRICS Games Rapid Team | 2024 | 1 | 1 | 2,332 |
| Kazan BRICS Games Blitz w | 2024 | 1 | 0.5 | 1,776 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Aster Melake Bantiwalu's chess games?
39 games by Aster Melake Bantiwalu, from Oct 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 Aster Melake Bantiwalu has played.
What does Aster Melake Bantiwalu play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Aster Melake Bantiwalu opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Aster Melake Bantiwalu answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Aster Melake Bantiwalu play as White?
As White, Aster Melake Bantiwalu's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate); French Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Aster Melake Bantiwalu play as Black?
As Black, Aster Melake Bantiwalu most often plays: London System (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Scotch Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Aster Melake Bantiwalu's FIDE rating?
Aster Melake Bantiwalu is currently rated 1,702 in classical chess, 1,633 in rapid and 1,662 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,719 (Aug 2026).
How many games has Aster Melake Bantiwalu played?
Our database contains 39 games by Aster Melake Bantiwalu, covering Oct 2016 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 14 wins, 5 draws, 20 losses (35.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Aster Melake Bantiwalu?
39 games by Aster Melake Bantiwalu 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.