Prepare against Denise Bouah
WIM · ZAF · World #73,705 classical · FIDE ID 14300818
When preparing against Denise Bouah, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (68% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (32%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 28.6% over 28 games.
Our database contains 292 games by Denise Bouah, covering Jan 2005 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Denise Bouah's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Denise Bouah 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 | 1,809 | 1,941 | Jul 2008 |
| Rapid | 1,838 | 1,870 | Apr 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,786 | 1,800 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 292 | 107 | 58 | 127 | 36.6% |
| As White | 144 | 54 | 30 | 60 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 148 | 53 | 28 | 67 | 35.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Denise Bouah's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Denise Bouah's side.
First moves as White (144 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 134 | 93.1% | 47.4% |
| d4 | 7 | 4.9% | 64.3% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 1.4% | 50.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 0.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 47.4% score
- …e5 (36% of these games) — Bouah usually continues Nf3 (61.5% score)
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Bouah usually continues Nf3 (38.7% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Bouah usually continues Qe2 (25.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 5% of White games, 64.3% score
- …d5 (57% of these games) — Bouah usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …f5 (14% of these games) — Bouah usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (14% of these games) — Bouah usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 54 | 67.5% | 44.4% |
| e6 | 24 | 30.0% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 2 | 2.5% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (50 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 32.0% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 14 | 28.0% | 21.4% |
| g6 | 12 | 24.0% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 4 | 8.0% | 25.0% |
| f5 | 4 | 8.0% | 25.0% |
Denise Bouah's chess games
All 292 games by Denise Bouah in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2005 - Aug 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: 107 wins, 58 draws, 127 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 23 | 8/4/11 | 34.8% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 21 | 10/3/8 | 47.6% |
| C00 | French Defense | 9 | 0/4/5 | 0.0% |
| C60 | Ruy Lopez | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B57 | Sicilian | 28 | 8/6/14 | 28.6% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 13 | 6/1/6 | 46.2% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 12 | 7/0/5 | 58.3% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 11 | 2/0/9 | 18.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 3/2/5 | 30.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| A85 | Dutch Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2004 | Thi Phuong Lien Le | 2,249 | Olympiad Women-36 | B49 |
| Oct 2004 | Anjela Khegay | 2,239 | Olympiad Women-36 | B06 |
| Jun 2020 | Natasha Berdychevskaya | 2,208 | Speed Chess w Q2 | C44 |
| Aug 2014 | Knarik Mouradian | 2,188 | Olympiad Women-41 | B02 |
| Nov 2000 | Dalya Al-Omari | 2,152 | Olympiad Women-34 | B08 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Africa w | 2016 | 42 | 24 | 1,909 |
| ch-RSA w | 2017 | 29 | 20.5 | 1,862 |
| South African Open | 2022 | 15 | 7.5 | 1,659 |
| Speed Chess w Q2 | 2020 | 12 | 5 | 2,023 |
| Budapest FS06 FM-A | 2008 | 12 | 2 | 1,824 |
| Olympiad Women-36 | 2004 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,118 |
| Olympiad Women-37 | 2006 | 11 | 6 | 2,150 |
| Olympiad Women-42 | 2016 | 10 | 3 | 1,738 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Denise Bouah's chess games?
292 games by Denise Bouah, from Jan 2005 to Aug 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 Denise Bouah has played.
What does Denise Bouah play on the first move as White?
Across 144 games with White in our database, Denise Bouah opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Denise Bouah answers 1...c5 (68% of games), 1...e6 (30% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (32% of games), 1...d5 (28% of games), 1...g6 (24% of games).
What openings does Denise Bouah play as White?
As White, Denise Bouah's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (23 games, 34.8% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (21 games, 47.6% win rate); French Defense (9 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 144 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Denise Bouah play as Black?
As Black, Denise Bouah most often plays: Sicilian (28 games, 28.6% win rate); Modern Defense (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (12 games, 58.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 148 games.
What is Denise Bouah's FIDE rating?
Denise Bouah is currently rated 1,809 in classical chess, 1,838 in rapid and 1,786 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,941 (Jul 2008).
How many games has Denise Bouah played?
Our database contains 292 games by Denise Bouah, covering Jan 2005 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 107 wins, 58 draws, 127 losses (36.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Denise Bouah?
292 games by Denise Bouah 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.