Prepare against Benjamin Mukumbya
Uganda · World #52,904 classical · FIDE ID 10001115
Our database contains 58 games by Benjamin Mukumbya, covering Jan 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Benjamin Mukumbya's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Benjamin Mukumbya 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 | 1,882 | 1,950 | Dec 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,920 | 1,920 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,962 | 1,962 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 58 | 19 | 11 | 28 | 32.8% |
| As White | 29 | 5 | 9 | 15 | 17.2% |
| As Black | 29 | 14 | 2 | 13 | 48.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (29 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 58.6% | 41.2% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 34.5% | 25.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 6.9% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 59% of White games, 41.2% score
- …c5 (47% of these games) — Mukumbya usually continues f4 (37.5% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Mukumbya usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Mukumbya usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 34% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Mukumbya usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Mukumbya usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (10% of these games) — Mukumbya usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 92.9% | 38.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 72.7% | 62.5% |
| c5 | 2 | 18.2% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
Benjamin Mukumbya's chess games
All 58 games by Benjamin Mukumbya in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2014 - 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: 19 wins, 11 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C01 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E06 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A38 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D13 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2017 | Kayden Troff | 2,511 | PRO League Stage | D94 |
| Mar 2018 | David Levine | 2,161 | Seattle Super Masters-A | C44 |
| Jun 2018 | Faruk Fauza Karim Kizza | 2,060 | chT-UGA | B23 |
| Dec 2011 | Ivan Manyaga | 1,950 | ch-UGA | E86 |
| Dec 2011 | Mark Lubega | 1,950 | ch-UGA | B10 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-UGA | 2022 | 23 | 8.5 | 1,858 |
| Wch U18 | 2013 | 11 | 4.5 | 1,909 |
| ch-UGA | 2011 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,013 |
| PRO League Stage | 2017 | 8 | 2 | 2,154 |
| Seattle Classic Open | 2017 | 6 | 4 | 1,894 |
| chT-Pan American Intercollegiate | 2023 | 1 | 0 | 1,682 |
| Seattle Super Masters-A | 2018 | 1 | 1 | 2,561 |
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Where can I find Benjamin Mukumbya's chess games?
58 games by Benjamin Mukumbya, from Jan 2014 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 Benjamin Mukumbya has played.
What does Benjamin Mukumbya play on the first move as White?
Across 29 games with White in our database, Benjamin Mukumbya opens with 1.e4 (59% of games), 1.Nf3 (34% of games), 1.d4 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Benjamin Mukumbya answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games), 1...f5 (9% of games).
What openings does Benjamin Mukumbya play as White?
As White, Benjamin Mukumbya's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 25.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 29 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Benjamin Mukumbya play as Black?
As Black, Benjamin Mukumbya most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Benjamin Mukumbya's FIDE rating?
Benjamin Mukumbya is currently rated 1,882 in classical chess, 1,920 in rapid and 1,962 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,950 (Dec 2017).
How many games has Benjamin Mukumbya played?
Our database contains 58 games by Benjamin Mukumbya, covering Jan 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 11 draws, 28 losses (32.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Benjamin Mukumbya?
58 games by Benjamin Mukumbya 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.