Prepare against David Mugisha
Uganda · World #46,376 classical · FIDE ID 10005030
Our database contains 66 games by David Mugisha, covering Feb 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find David Mugisha's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout David Mugisha 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 | 1,908 | 1,999 | Jan 2020 |
| Rapid | 1,977 | 2,008 | Oct 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,961 | 1,991 | Jun 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 66 | 38 | 14 | 14 | 57.6% |
| As White | 33 | 18 | 6 | 9 | 54.5% |
| As Black | 33 | 20 | 8 | 5 | 60.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of David Mugisha's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from David Mugisha's side.
First moves as White (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 30 | 90.9% | 63.3% |
| c4 | 2 | 6.1% | 50.0% |
| b4 | 1 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 91% of White games, 63.3% score
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Mugisha usually continues c4 (72.7% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Mugisha usually continues c4 (59.1% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Mugisha usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 6% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Mugisha usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 18 | 85.7% | 72.2% |
| e5 | 3 | 14.3% | 83.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 88.9% | 68.8% |
| f5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
David Mugisha's chess games
All 66 games by David Mugisha in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 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: 38 wins, 14 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C07 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D27 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A13 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C00 | French Defense | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A80 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D01 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2016 | Daniel Baagadde | 1,994 | Kireka Open | A35 |
| Dec 2016 | Katula Paul Frobisha | 1,899 | Kireka Open | C58 |
| Dec 2019 | Richard Kato | 1,866 | 4th Kampala Kireka Open | D05 |
| Aug 2022 | Sanya,Derrick | 1,853 | chT-UGA | C11 |
| Dec 2018 | Ivan Jalagatha Mugisha | 1,837 | 3rd Kampala Kireka Open | E16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kireka Open | 2017 | 12 | 7.5 | 1,970 |
| chT-UGA | 2022 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,015 |
| 3rd Kampala Kireka Open | 2018 | 8 | 6 | 2,029 |
| Kampala Rwabushenyi Memorial | 2021 | 7 | 5 | 2,053 |
| chT-UGA 2324 | 2024 | 7 | 3 | 1,730 |
| 4th Kampala Kireka Open | 2019 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,927 |
| chT-UGA 2122 | 2021 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,761 |
| Kampala Lighthouse Open | 2019 | 4 | 3 | 2,095 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find David Mugisha's chess games?
66 games by David Mugisha, from Feb 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 David Mugisha has played.
What does David Mugisha play on the first move as White?
Across 33 games with White in our database, David Mugisha opens with 1.d4 (91% of games), 1.c4 (6% of games), 1.b4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, David Mugisha answers 1...e6 (86% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (89% of games), 1...f5 (11% of games).
What openings does David Mugisha play as White?
As White, David Mugisha's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 33 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does David Mugisha play as Black?
As Black, David Mugisha most often plays: French Defense (6 games, 83.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 33 games.
What is David Mugisha's FIDE rating?
David Mugisha is currently rated 1,908 in classical chess, 1,977 in rapid and 1,961 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,999 (Jan 2020).
How many games has David Mugisha played?
Our database contains 66 games by David Mugisha, covering Feb 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 14 draws, 14 losses (57.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against David Mugisha?
66 games by David Mugisha 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.