Prepare against Chukwunonso Oragwu
FM · NGA · World #17,276 classical · FIDE ID 8501254
Our database contains 228 games by Chukwunonso Oragwu, covering Oct 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Chukwunonso Oragwu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Chukwunonso Oragwu 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 | 2,082 | 2,288 | Nov 2013 |
| Rapid | 2,109 | 2,287 | Sep 2019 |
| Blitz | 2,076 | 2,251 | Jan 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 228 | 85 | 30 | 113 | 37.3% |
| As White | 118 | 47 | 16 | 55 | 39.8% |
| As Black | 110 | 38 | 14 | 58 | 34.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Chukwunonso Oragwu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Chukwunonso Oragwu's side.
First moves as White (118 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 106 | 89.8% | 48.6% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 5.9% | 28.6% |
| d4 | 4 | 3.4% | 37.5% |
| g3 | 1 | 0.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 48.6% score
- …c5 (46% of these games) — Oragwu usually continues Nf3 (47.9% score)
- …e5 (15% of these games) — Oragwu usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Oragwu usually continues d4 (37.5% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 28.6% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Oragwu usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Oragwu usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Oragwu usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 25 | 54.3% | 46.0% |
| d5 | 11 | 23.9% | 54.5% |
| e5 | 6 | 13.0% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 4.3% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.2% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 33 | 89.2% | 39.4% |
| d5 | 4 | 10.8% | 25.0% |
Chukwunonso Oragwu's chess games
All 228 games by Chukwunonso Oragwu in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2012 - 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: 85 wins, 30 draws, 113 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 15 | 3/4/8 | 20.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 13 | 7/0/6 | 53.8% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 12 | 4/1/7 | 33.3% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| A48 | King's Indian Defense | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A48 | London System | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2020 | Blazimir Kovacevic | 2,451 | 18th Gibraltar Masters | A15 |
| May 2020 | Norman Weinstein | 2,450 | Titled Tue | B01 |
| Dec 2016 | Nicolas Checa | 2,428 | Titled Tue | C07 |
| May 2021 | Kareim Wageih | 2,425 | ch-Africa | B45 |
| May 2021 | Andrew Kayonde | 2,399 | ch-Africa | E91 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2021 | 86 | 27 | 2,100 |
| 3rd London Menchik Memorial Blitz Open | 2024 | 13 | 7 | 1,946 |
| ch-Africa | 2023 | 12 | 4.5 | 2,219 |
| Olympiad-40 | 2012 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,286 |
| ch-NGR | 2021 | 9 | 5 | 2,299 |
| NGR olymp Trials Stage2 | 2014 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,102 |
| London Mindsports IM B | 2023 | 9 | 4 | 2,237 |
| 18th Gibraltar Masters | 2020 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,248 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Chukwunonso Oragwu's chess games?
228 games by Chukwunonso Oragwu, from Oct 2012 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 Chukwunonso Oragwu has played.
What does Chukwunonso Oragwu play on the first move as White?
Across 118 games with White in our database, Chukwunonso Oragwu opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Chukwunonso Oragwu answers 1...c5 (54% of games), 1...d5 (24% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (89% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games).
What openings does Chukwunonso Oragwu play as White?
As White, Chukwunonso Oragwu's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (15 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (13 games, 53.8% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (12 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 118 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Chukwunonso Oragwu play as Black?
As Black, Chukwunonso Oragwu most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (10 games, 40.0% win rate); English Opening (9 games, 33.3% win rate); King's Indian Defense (8 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 110 games.
What is Chukwunonso Oragwu's FIDE rating?
Chukwunonso Oragwu is currently rated 2,082 in classical chess, 2,109 in rapid and 2,076 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,288 (Nov 2013).
How many games has Chukwunonso Oragwu played?
Our database contains 228 games by Chukwunonso Oragwu, covering Oct 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 85 wins, 30 draws, 113 losses (37.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Chukwunonso Oragwu?
228 games by Chukwunonso Oragwu 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.