Prepare against Bomo Lovet Kigigha
FM · NGA · World #4,520 classical · FIDE ID 8500037
When preparing against Bomo Lovet Kigigha, expect 1.c4 in 74% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (50%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Indian Defense as Black, 50.0% over 18 games.
Our database contains 274 games by Bomo Lovet Kigigha, covering Apr 2008 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Bomo Lovet Kigigha's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Bomo Lovet Kigigha 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 | 2,287 | 2,363 | Apr 2016 |
| Rapid | 2,268 | 2,327 | Mar 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,248 | 2,337 | Aug 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 274 | 130 | 51 | 93 | 47.4% |
| As White | 132 | 67 | 23 | 42 | 50.8% |
| As Black | 142 | 63 | 28 | 51 | 44.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Bomo Lovet Kigigha's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Bomo Lovet Kigigha's side.
First moves as White (132 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 98 | 74.2% | 61.2% |
| Nf3 | 28 | 21.2% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 5 | 3.8% | 80.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 74% of White games, 61.2% score
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Kigigha usually continues g3 (58.3% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Kigigha usually continues Nc3 (77.3% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Kigigha usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 21% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Kigigha usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Kigigha usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Kigigha usually continues c4 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 42 | 68.9% | 65.5% |
| d5 | 8 | 13.1% | 68.8% |
| e6 | 7 | 11.5% | 35.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 3.3% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 24 | 50.0% | 60.4% |
| d5 | 24 | 50.0% | 41.7% |
Bomo Lovet Kigigha's chess games
All 274 games by Bomo Lovet Kigigha in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2008 - 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: 130 wins, 51 draws, 93 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A13 | English Opening | 44 | 26/5/13 | 59.1% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 29 | 15/4/10 | 51.7% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 8 | 4/3/1 | 50.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A11 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 33 | 19/7/7 | 57.6% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 18 | 9/2/7 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| D34 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2016 | Fy Antenaina Rakotomaharo | 2,439 | Olympiad-42 | D35 |
| Jul 2016 | Moheb Ameir | 2,438 | ch-Africa | A11 |
| Sep 2024 | Arthur Ssegwanyi | 2,365 | Olympiad-45 | D36 |
| Aug 2012 | Watu Kobese | 2,363 | Olympiad-40 | B33 |
| Sep 2026 | Niilo Man Nissinen | 2,354 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | A13 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Africa | 2024 | 30 | 15.5 | 2,237 |
| PRO League Central | 2017 | 13 | 2.5 | 2,128 |
| Accra zt 4.4 | 2019 | 11 | 9 | 2,260 |
| Olympiad-40 | 2012 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,280 |
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,070 |
| Olympiad-41 | 2014 | 11 | 6 | 2,331 |
| Nigeria Chess Olympiad Qualifiers 2026 | Open | 2026 | 10 | 6.5 | 2,363 |
| Olympiad-42 | 2016 | 10 | 6 | 2,286 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Bomo Lovet Kigigha's chess games?
274 games by Bomo Lovet Kigigha, from Apr 2008 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 Bomo Lovet Kigigha has played.
What does Bomo Lovet Kigigha play on the first move as White?
Across 132 games with White in our database, Bomo Lovet Kigigha opens with 1.c4 (74% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Bomo Lovet Kigigha answers 1...c5 (69% of games), 1...d5 (13% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...d5 (50% of games).
What openings does Bomo Lovet Kigigha play as White?
As White, Bomo Lovet Kigigha's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (44 games, 59.1% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (29 games, 51.7% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (11 games, 45.5% win rate). The full breakdown of 132 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Bomo Lovet Kigigha play as Black?
As Black, Bomo Lovet Kigigha most often plays: Sicilian (33 games, 57.6% win rate); Indian Defense (18 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (10 games, 40.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 142 games.
What is Bomo Lovet Kigigha's FIDE rating?
Bomo Lovet Kigigha is currently rated 2,287 in classical chess, 2,268 in rapid and 2,248 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,363 (Apr 2016).
How many games has Bomo Lovet Kigigha played?
Our database contains 274 games by Bomo Lovet Kigigha, covering Apr 2008 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 130 wins, 51 draws, 93 losses (47.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Bomo Lovet Kigigha?
274 games by Bomo Lovet Kigigha 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.