Prepare against Bob Bibasa
FM · Uganda · World #23,989 classical · FIDE ID 10000240
When preparing against Bob Bibasa, expect 1.e4 in 67% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nc6 (45% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (52%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as White, 50.0% over 16 games.
Our database contains 200 games by Bob Bibasa, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Bob Bibasa's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bob Bibasa 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 | 2,026 | 2,218 | Dec 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,084 | 2,139 | Apr 2019 |
| Blitz | 1,992 | 2,202 | May 2014 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 200 | 110 | 39 | 51 | 55.0% |
| As White | 96 | 59 | 19 | 18 | 61.5% |
| As Black | 104 | 51 | 20 | 33 | 49.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bob Bibasa's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bob Bibasa's side.
First moves as White (96 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 64 | 66.7% | 70.3% |
| d4 | 23 | 24.0% | 82.6% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 4.2% | 37.5% |
| c4 | 3 | 3.1% | 66.7% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 67% of White games, 70.3% score
- …c5 (38% of these games) — Bibasa usually continues Nf3 (52.6% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Bibasa usually continues Nf3 (77.8% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Bibasa usually continues Qe2 (93.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 24% of White games, 82.6% score
- …d5 (52% of these games) — Bibasa usually continues Nc3 (90.0% score)
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Bibasa usually continues Nc3 (72.2% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Bibasa usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 24 | 45.3% | 83.3% |
| c5 | 9 | 17.0% | 55.6% |
| c6 | 6 | 11.3% | 25.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 7.5% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 7.5% | 75.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 3.8% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 51.6% | 71.9% |
| f5 | 11 | 35.5% | 45.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 6.5% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
Bob Bibasa's chess games
All 200 games by Bob Bibasa in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - Sep 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: 110 wins, 39 draws, 51 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 16 | 8/3/5 | 50.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 13 | 9/2/2 | 69.2% |
| C00 | French Defense | 8 | 7/1/0 | 87.5% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C23 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 14 | 12/1/1 | 85.7% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 14 | 5/2/7 | 35.7% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 5 | 0/1/4 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D45 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Rafail Antoniou | 2,244 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | C20 |
| Nov 2017 | Haruna Nsubuga | 2,207 | ch-UGA Open | B00 |
| Feb 2026 | Harold Wanyama | 2,188 | Ugandan Chess Championships 2026 | Open | B23 |
| May 2012 | Kenneth Kakooza | 2,176 | UGA Olympic Qual 3rd | B28 |
| May 2012 | Faruk Fauza Karim Kizza | 2,172 | UGA Olympic Qual 3rd | C21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kireka Open | 2017 | 16 | 11.5 | 2,166 |
| chT-UGA | 2019 | 13 | 9 | 2,072 |
| Ugandan Chess Championships 2026 | Open | 2026 | 11 | 7 | 2,181 |
| UGA Olympic Qual 3rd | 2012 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,266 |
| chT-UGA 2324 | 2024 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,059 |
| Kampala Rwabushenyi Memorial | 2019 | 9 | 6 | 2,044 |
| Kampala Zabasajja Memorial Open | 2024 | 9 | 8 | 2,109 |
| Mombasa zt 4.2 | 2019 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,275 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bob Bibasa's chess games?
200 games by Bob Bibasa, from Apr 2003 to Sep 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 Bob Bibasa has played.
What does Bob Bibasa play on the first move as White?
Across 96 games with White in our database, Bob Bibasa opens with 1.e4 (67% of games), 1.d4 (24% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bob Bibasa answers 1...Nc6 (45% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (52% of games), 1...f5 (35% of games), 1...e6 (6% of games).
What openings does Bob Bibasa play as White?
As White, Bob Bibasa's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (16 games, 50.0% win rate); Richter-Veresov Attack (13 games, 69.2% win rate); French Defense (8 games, 87.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 96 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bob Bibasa play as Black?
As Black, Bob Bibasa most often plays: Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation (14 games, 85.7% win rate); Dutch Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 104 games.
What is Bob Bibasa's FIDE rating?
Bob Bibasa is currently rated 2,026 in classical chess, 2,084 in rapid and 1,992 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,218 (Dec 2012).
How many games has Bob Bibasa played?
Our database contains 200 games by Bob Bibasa, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 110 wins, 39 draws, 51 losses (55.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bob Bibasa?
200 games by Bob Bibasa 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.