Prepare against Chikwere Onyekwere
CM · NGA · World #15,215 classical · FIDE ID 8500428
When preparing against Chikwere Onyekwere, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (76% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (93%).
Our database contains 65 games by Chikwere Onyekwere, covering Oct 2004 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Chikwere Onyekwere's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Chikwere Onyekwere 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 | 2,104 | 2,241 | Apr 2008 |
| Rapid | 2,213 | 2,213 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 19 | 19 | 27 | 29.2% |
| As White | 30 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 35 | 7 | 10 | 18 | 20.0% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2002-2024): 142 rated games against 110 different opponents, across 13 events in 3 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 135 | 49 | 38 | 48 | 36.3% | 2,228 | 2,222 | 8 |
| Rapid | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 85.7% | 1,804 | 2,147 | 7 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 75 | 21 | 20 | 34 | 28.0% |
| Against lower-rated | 57 | 28 | 19 | 10 | 49.1% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs GM · 8 vs IM · 11 vs FM · 4 vs CM · 1 vs WIM · 2 vs WFM.
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 13 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 11 | 3 | 6 | 2 | 2,027 | 2,063 |
| 2023 | 12 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 2,269 | 2,402 |
| 2022 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1,988 | 1,988 |
| 2021 | 7 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1,914 | 2,085 |
| 2020 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1,804 | 2,147 |
| 2017 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2,190 | 2,190 |
| 2009 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2,143 | 2,076 |
| 2008 | 15 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 2,274 | 2,202 |
| 2007 | 32 | 12 | 8 | 12 | 2,302 | 2,302 |
| 2006 | 25 | 8 | 6 | 11 | 2,407 | 2,359 |
| 2005 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 2,292 | 2,292 |
| 2004 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 2,106 | 1,706 |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2,211 | 1,811 |
Where Chikwere Onyekwere has played
United States (11) · Spain (1) · France (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Chikwere Onyekwere's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Chikwere Onyekwere's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 100.0% | 55.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 55.0% score
- …e5 (37% of these games) — Onyekwere usually continues Nf3 (45.5% score)
- …c5 (23% of these games) — Onyekwere usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (10% of these games) — Onyekwere usually continues d4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 76.2% | 37.5% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 13 | 92.9% | 46.2% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
Chikwere Onyekwere's chess games
All 65 games by Chikwere Onyekwere in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2004 - Oct 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, 19 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C56 | Italian Game | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| B87 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C53 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D30 | Slav Defense | 13 | 3/6/4 | 23.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 3/1/5 | 33.3% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 5 | 0/0/5 | 0.0% |
| B53 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B24 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E35 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2023 | Vladimir Akopian | 2,602 | 33rd North American Open | B08 |
| Dec 2006 | Timothy Taylor | 2,407 | 16th North American Open | B00 |
| Jul 2006 | Oleg Zaikov | 2,391 | 34th World Open | D30 |
| Mar 2007 | Oladapo ADU | 2,304 | Houston Nigerian Match | B97 |
| Mar 2005 | Josef Friedman | 2,194 | 7th Foxwoods Open | B48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34th World Open | 2006 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,400 |
| 34th North American Open | 2024 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,038 |
| 32nd North American Open | 2022 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,924 |
| 33rd North American Open | 2023 | 7 | 4 | 2,364 |
| Houston Nigerian Match | 2007 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,144 |
| 9th Foxwoods Open | 2007 | 5 | 3.5 | 2,575 |
| Olympiad-36 | 2004 | 5 | 0 | 1,706 |
| 34th Annual North American Open | 2024 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,107 |
Interactive opening tree from all 65 games, weak-spot detection and engine analysis.
Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Chikwere Onyekwere's chess games?
65 games by Chikwere Onyekwere, from Oct 2004 to Oct 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 Chikwere Onyekwere has played.
What does Chikwere Onyekwere play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Chikwere Onyekwere opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Chikwere Onyekwere answers 1...c5 (76% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (93% of games), 1...Nf6 (7% of games).
What openings does Chikwere Onyekwere play as White?
As White, Chikwere Onyekwere's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Pirc Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Chikwere Onyekwere play as Black?
As Black, Chikwere Onyekwere most often plays: Slav Defense (13 games, 23.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Pawn Game (5 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 35 games.
What is Chikwere Onyekwere's FIDE rating?
Chikwere Onyekwere is currently rated 2,104 in classical chess, 2,213 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,241 (Apr 2008).
How many games has Chikwere Onyekwere played?
Our database contains 65 games by Chikwere Onyekwere, covering Oct 2004 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 19 draws, 27 losses (29.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Chikwere Onyekwere?
65 games by Chikwere Onyekwere 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.