Prepare against Christine Namaganda
WFM · Uganda · World #102,937 classical · FIDE ID 10000445
When preparing against Christine Namaganda, expect 1.d4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (89%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: London System as White, 40.0% over 30 games.
Our database contains 180 games by Christine Namaganda, covering Jan 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Christine Namaganda's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christine Namaganda 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 | 1,721 | 1,761 | Nov 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,692 | 1,713 | Mar 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,742 | 1,756 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 180 | 89 | 22 | 69 | 49.4% |
| As White | 90 | 39 | 12 | 39 | 43.3% |
| As Black | 90 | 50 | 10 | 30 | 55.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christine Namaganda's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christine Namaganda's side.
First moves as White (90 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 80 | 88.9% | 47.5% |
| e4 | 6 | 6.7% | 83.3% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 4.4% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 89% of White games, 47.5% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Namaganda usually continues Nf3 (57.5% score)
- …Nf6 (35% of these games) — Namaganda usually continues Nf3 (28.6% score)
- …f5 (5% of these games) — Namaganda usually continues Bf4 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 7% of White games, 83.3% score
- …e5 (67% of these games) — Namaganda usually continues f4 (100.0% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Namaganda usually continues c3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Namaganda usually continues f4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (44 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 36 | 81.8% | 63.9% |
| e5 | 4 | 9.1% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 3 | 6.8% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 2.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 25 | 89.3% | 60.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 7.1% | 100.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
Christine Namaganda's chess games
All 180 games by Christine Namaganda 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: 89 wins, 22 draws, 69 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 30 | 12/3/15 | 40.0% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 14 | 4/0/10 | 28.6% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 11 | 10/1/0 | 90.9% |
| D05 | Colle System | 6 | 0/2/4 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A47 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 33 | 20/2/11 | 60.6% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| C42 | Philidor | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A70 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E61 | Old Indian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2019 | Arlone Kanaabi | 1,973 | 4th Kampala Kireka Open | B07 |
| Jan 2020 | Michael Mawanda | 1,970 | Kampala Zabasajja Memorial Open | E61 |
| Mar 2020 | Eric Mboizi | 1,954 | Kampala Open | B08 |
| Dec 2019 | Emmanuel Musasizi | 1,928 | 4th Kampala Kireka Open | B07 |
| Mar 2019 | Abdul Shakuru Wagodo | 1,898 | Kampala Zabasajja Memorial Open | D04 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Africa zt 4.2 w | 2016 | 15 | 8.5 | 1,696 |
| Kampala Rwabushenyi Memorial | 2021 | 14 | 8 | 1,991 |
| UGA Oly qual w | 2018 | 12 | 9 | 1,712 |
| chT-UGA | 2019 | 11 | 10 | 1,970 |
| ch-Africa w | 2016 | 9 | 4 | 1,525 |
| Olympiad Women-43 | 2018 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,504 |
| Olympiad Women-41 | 2014 | 9 | 1 | 1,619 |
| Kireka Open | 2017 | 8 | 5 | 2,088 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christine Namaganda's chess games?
180 games by Christine Namaganda, 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 Christine Namaganda has played.
What does Christine Namaganda play on the first move as White?
Across 90 games with White in our database, Christine Namaganda opens with 1.d4 (89% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christine Namaganda answers 1...d6 (82% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games), 1...e6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (7% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games).
What openings does Christine Namaganda play as White?
As White, Christine Namaganda's most-played openings in our database are: London System (30 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 28.6% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (11 games, 90.9% win rate). The full breakdown of 90 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christine Namaganda play as Black?
As Black, Christine Namaganda most often plays: Pirc Defense (33 games, 60.6% win rate); Indian Defense (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Philidor (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 90 games.
What is Christine Namaganda's FIDE rating?
Christine Namaganda is currently rated 1,721 in classical chess, 1,692 in rapid and 1,742 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,761 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Christine Namaganda played?
Our database contains 180 games by Christine Namaganda, covering Jan 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 89 wins, 22 draws, 69 losses (49.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christine Namaganda?
180 games by Christine Namaganda 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.