Prepare against Bakary Traore
FM · Mali · World #12,599 classical · FIDE ID 19800029
Our database contains 112 games by Bakary Traore, covering Nov 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Bakary Traore's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bakary Traore 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 | 2,134 | 2,189 | Dec 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,126 | 2,189 | Dec 2017 |
| Blitz | 2,057 | 2,143 | Apr 2013 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 112 | 56 | 20 | 36 | 50.0% |
| As White | 54 | 26 | 9 | 19 | 48.1% |
| As Black | 58 | 30 | 11 | 17 | 51.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bakary Traore's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bakary Traore's side.
First moves as White (54 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 53 | 98.1% | 57.5% |
| d4 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 98% of White games, 57.5% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Traore usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e5 (34% of these games) — Traore usually continues Nf3 (47.2% score)
- …c6 (9% of these games) — Traore usually continues d4 (80.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Traore usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 29 | 96.7% | 65.5% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 94.1% | 56.3% |
Bakary Traore's chess games
All 112 games by Bakary Traore in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2010 - 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: 56 wins, 20 draws, 36 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 10 | 7/1/2 | 70.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E80 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A25 | English Opening | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B25 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A48 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E93 | King's Indian Defense: Petrosian Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2018 | Adlane Arab | 2,441 | Bamako zt 4.1 Blitz | B94 |
| May 2011 | Mohamed Haddouche | 2,398 | Africa zt 4.1 | C42 |
| Jul 2020 | Husein Aziz Nezad | 2,386 | Online Olym Base B | C60 |
| Apr 2015 | Amir Zaibi | 2,332 | Africa zt 4.1 | C47 |
| Aug 2019 | Stanley Chumfwa | 2,317 | ch-African Rapid | B99 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Africa zt 4.1 | 2015 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,241 |
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 11 | 7 | 2,166 |
| Olympiad-43 | 2018 | 11 | 7 | 2,269 |
| Russian Chess Crown A | 2026 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,088 |
| ch-African Rapid | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 2,206 |
| chT-Africa rapid | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 2,127 |
| Nouakchott zt 4.1 | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 2,254 |
| Bamako zt 4.1 | 2018 | 9 | 6 | 2,215 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bakary Traore's chess games?
112 games by Bakary Traore, from Nov 2010 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 Bakary Traore has played.
What does Bakary Traore play on the first move as White?
Across 54 games with White in our database, Bakary Traore opens with 1.e4 (98% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bakary Traore answers 1...e5 (97% of games), 1...Nf6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games).
What openings does Bakary Traore play as White?
As White, Bakary Traore's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Closed (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 54 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bakary Traore play as Black?
As Black, Bakary Traore most often plays: Petrov's Defense (10 games, 70.0% win rate); Bishop's Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 58 games.
What is Bakary Traore's FIDE rating?
Bakary Traore is currently rated 2,134 in classical chess, 2,126 in rapid and 2,057 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,189 (Dec 2019).
How many games has Bakary Traore played?
Our database contains 112 games by Bakary Traore, covering Nov 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 56 wins, 20 draws, 36 losses (50.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bakary Traore?
112 games by Bakary Traore 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.