Prepare against Caxton Kalule
Uganda · World #70,114 classical · FIDE ID 10001360
When preparing against Caxton Kalule, expect 1.e4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...Nc6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nc6 (80%).
Our database contains 81 games by Caxton Kalule, covering Dec 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Caxton Kalule's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Caxton Kalule 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 | 1,821 | 1,880 | Jan 2022 |
| Rapid | 1,789 | 1,817 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,872 | 1,872 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 81 | 43 | 10 | 27 | 53.1% |
| As White | 40 | 23 | 6 | 10 | 57.5% |
| As Black | 41 | 20 | 4 | 17 | 48.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Caxton Kalule's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Caxton Kalule's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 33 | 82.5% | 66.7% |
| d4 | 4 | 10.0% | 75.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 7.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 66.7% score
- …e5 (39% of these games) — Kalule usually continues Nf3 (83.3% score)
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Kalule usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Kalule usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 75.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Kalule usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Kalule usually continues c3 (100.0% score)
- …b6 (25% of these games)
As Black against 1.e4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 23 | 100.0% | 58.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nc6 | 12 | 80.0% | 58.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 13.3% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
Caxton Kalule's chess games
All 81 games by Caxton Kalule in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2017 - 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: 43 wins, 10 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/1 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C48 | Four Knights Game: Spanish Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C61 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| A40 | Mikenas Defense | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D41 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C70 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2019 | Arthur Ssegwanyi | 2,365 | Kampala Lighthouse Open | A40 |
| Dec 2011 | Albert Otete | 1,995 | ch-UGA | C70 |
| Feb 2020 | David Mugisha | 1,977 | Kampala Zabasajja Memorial Open | A40 |
| Apr 2019 | Mach Duany Ajak | 1,935 | Kampala Lighthouse Open | B22 |
| Dec 2021 | Jeffrey Kikabi | 1,736 | Kampala Rwabushenyi Memorial | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kampala Zabasajja Memorial Open | 2024 | 19 | 12 | 1,764 |
| chT-UGA | 2022 | 16 | 9.5 | 1,820 |
| Kampala Rwabushenyi Memorial | 2021 | 14 | 8 | 1,833 |
| ch-UGA Open | 2022 | 9 | 6 | 1,785 |
| ch-UGA | 2011 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,786 |
| Kampala Open | 2020 | 5 | 3 | 1,782 |
| Kampala Lighthouse Open | 2019 | 4 | 3.5 | 2,331 |
| 4th Kampala Kireka Open | 2019 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,000 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Caxton Kalule's chess games?
81 games by Caxton Kalule, from Dec 2017 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 Caxton Kalule has played.
What does Caxton Kalule play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Caxton Kalule opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games), 1.Nf3 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Caxton Kalule answers 1...Nc6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nc6 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games).
What openings does Caxton Kalule play as White?
As White, Caxton Kalule's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Philidor (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Caxton Kalule play as Black?
As Black, Caxton Kalule most often plays: Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Scotch Game (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 41 games.
What is Caxton Kalule's FIDE rating?
Caxton Kalule is currently rated 1,821 in classical chess, 1,789 in rapid and 1,872 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,880 (Jan 2022).
How many games has Caxton Kalule played?
Our database contains 81 games by Caxton Kalule, covering Dec 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 10 draws, 27 losses (53.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Caxton Kalule?
81 games by Caxton Kalule 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.