Prepare against Christopher Turyahabwe
Uganda · World #95,814 classical · FIDE ID 10000810
When preparing against Christopher Turyahabwe, expect 1.d4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c6 (50%).
Our database contains 34 games by Christopher Turyahabwe, covering Jan 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Christopher Turyahabwe's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christopher Turyahabwe 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 | 1,742 | 1,826 | Feb 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,827 | 1,854 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,823 | 1,823 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 12 | 6 | 16 | 35.3% |
| As White | 15 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 19 | 7 | 4 | 8 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christopher Turyahabwe's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christopher Turyahabwe's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 14 | 93.3% | 42.9% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 42.9% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Turyahabwe usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Turyahabwe usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Turyahabwe usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Turyahabwe usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 66.7% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 2 | 16.7% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 16.7% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 2 | 50.0% | 25.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 50.0% | 25.0% |
Christopher Turyahabwe's chess games
All 34 games by Christopher Turyahabwe in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2019 - 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: 12 wins, 6 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D82 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E00 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C55 | Italian Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Three Knights Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C23 | King's Pawn Game: Napoleon Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2011 | Kenneth Kakooza | 2,177 | ch-UGA | D94 |
| Dec 2011 | Caxton Kalule | 2,000 | ch-UGA | B00 |
| Dec 2011 | Ivan Manyaga | 1,950 | ch-UGA | B07 |
| Aug 2023 | Solomon Twebaze | 1,269 | chT-UGA 2324 | C55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-UGA | 2011 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,973 |
| Kampala Rwabushenyi Memorial | 2021 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,755 |
| chT-UGA | 2011 | 6 | 1 | – |
| UGA Olympic Qual 2nd | 2012 | 5 | 0.5 | 1,700 |
| 4th Kampala Kireka Open | 2019 | 4 | 2.5 | – |
| chT-UGA 2122 | 2021 | 2 | 2 | – |
| chT-UGA 2324 | 2023 | 1 | 1 | 1,669 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christopher Turyahabwe's chess games?
34 games by Christopher Turyahabwe, from Jan 2019 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 Christopher Turyahabwe has played.
What does Christopher Turyahabwe play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Christopher Turyahabwe opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christopher Turyahabwe answers 1...e5 (67% of games), 1...d6 (17% of games), 1...c5 (17% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c6 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (50% of games).
What openings does Christopher Turyahabwe play as White?
As White, Christopher Turyahabwe's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Gambit (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christopher Turyahabwe play as Black?
As Black, Christopher Turyahabwe most often plays: Italian Game (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 0.0% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Christopher Turyahabwe's FIDE rating?
Christopher Turyahabwe is currently rated 1,742 in classical chess, 1,827 in rapid and 1,823 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,826 (Feb 2025).
How many games has Christopher Turyahabwe played?
Our database contains 34 games by Christopher Turyahabwe, covering Jan 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 6 draws, 16 losses (35.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christopher Turyahabwe?
34 games by Christopher Turyahabwe 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.