Prepare against Denyefa Callistus EYETONGHAN
FM · NGA · World #5,692 classical · FIDE ID 8511462
When preparing against Denyefa Callistus EYETONGHAN, expect 1.d4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (47%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Modern Defense as Black, 40.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 143 games by Denyefa Callistus EYETONGHAN, covering Feb 2020 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Denyefa Callistus EYETONGHAN's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Denyefa Callistus EYETONGHAN 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 | 2,256 | 2,288 | Jun 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,131 | 2,131 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,123 | 2,129 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 143 | 65 | 21 | 57 | 45.5% |
| As White | 73 | 32 | 12 | 29 | 43.8% |
| As Black | 70 | 33 | 9 | 28 | 47.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Denyefa Callistus EYETONGHAN's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Denyefa Callistus EYETONGHAN's side.
First moves as White (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 68 | 93.2% | 51.5% |
| g3 | 2 | 2.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 2 | 2.7% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.4% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 51.5% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — EYETONGHAN usually continues c4 (44.4% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — EYETONGHAN usually continues c4 (67.5% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — EYETONGHAN usually continues c4 (87.5% score)
- 1.g3 — 3% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — EYETONGHAN usually continues Bg2 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — EYETONGHAN usually continues Bg2 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 43.3% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 9 | 30.0% | 55.6% |
| g6 | 7 | 23.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 47.4% | 83.3% |
| g6 | 5 | 26.3% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 3 | 15.8% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Denyefa Callistus EYETONGHAN's chess games
All 143 games by Denyefa Callistus EYETONGHAN in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2020 - Sep 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: 65 wins, 21 draws, 57 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 14 | 5/4/5 | 35.7% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| D91 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| A84 | Horwitz Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B06 | Modern Defense | 15 | 6/1/8 | 40.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 6 | 5/1/0 | 83.3% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A40 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | Alexei Belov | 2,421 | Titled Tue 28th Jul 2026 | D31 |
| Aug 2026 | Georgios Souleidis | 2,418 | Titled Tue 4th Aug 2026 | E81 |
| Jul 2026 | Kirill Klukin | 2,400 | Titled Tue 7th Jul 2026 | A84 |
| Jul 2026 | Aamuktha Guntaka | 2,351 | Titled Tue 28th Jul 2026 | A05 |
| Jul 2026 | Maksim Omariev | 2,304 | Titled Tue 28th Jul 2026 | A01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 88 | 41 | 2,165 |
| Nigeria Chess Olympiad Qualifiers 2026 | Open | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,199 |
| KCF University Cup | 2021 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,084 |
| Olojo World Chess Tournament 2025 - Opens | 2025 | 8 | 6 | 2,146 |
| Kasparov CF University Cup | 2022 | 8 | 5 | 2,290 |
| Online Olympiad Div4 C | 2020 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,978 |
| Lagos South West Open | 2023 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,923 |
| Lagos City Asibor Memorial 2nd | 2024 | 4 | 4 | 2,615 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Denyefa Callistus EYETONGHAN's chess games?
143 games by Denyefa Callistus EYETONGHAN, from Feb 2020 to Sep 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 Denyefa Callistus EYETONGHAN has played.
What does Denyefa Callistus EYETONGHAN play on the first move as White?
Across 73 games with White in our database, Denyefa Callistus EYETONGHAN opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.g3 (3% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Denyefa Callistus EYETONGHAN answers 1...c5 (43% of games), 1...c6 (30% of games), 1...g6 (23% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (47% of games), 1...g6 (26% of games), 1...c5 (16% of games).
What openings does Denyefa Callistus EYETONGHAN play as White?
As White, Denyefa Callistus EYETONGHAN's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (14 games, 35.7% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 73 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Denyefa Callistus EYETONGHAN play as Black?
As Black, Denyefa Callistus EYETONGHAN most often plays: Modern Defense (15 games, 40.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (6 games, 83.3% win rate); Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 70 games.
What is Denyefa Callistus EYETONGHAN's FIDE rating?
Denyefa Callistus EYETONGHAN is currently rated 2,256 in classical chess, 2,131 in rapid and 2,123 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,288 (Jun 2025).
How many games has Denyefa Callistus EYETONGHAN played?
Our database contains 143 games by Denyefa Callistus EYETONGHAN, covering Feb 2020 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 65 wins, 21 draws, 57 losses (45.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Denyefa Callistus EYETONGHAN?
143 games by Denyefa Callistus EYETONGHAN 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.