Prepare against Deo Ntagasigumwami
Burundi · World #72,133 classical · FIDE ID 20300034
When preparing against Deo Ntagasigumwami, expect 1.e4 in 63% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 53 games by Deo Ntagasigumwami, covering Jan 2017 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Deo Ntagasigumwami's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Deo Ntagasigumwami 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 | 1,815 | 1,830 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 53 | 17 | 4 | 32 | 32.1% |
| As White | 27 | 7 | 3 | 17 | 25.9% |
| As Black | 26 | 10 | 1 | 15 | 38.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Deo Ntagasigumwami's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Deo Ntagasigumwami's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 63.0% | 32.4% |
| d4 | 8 | 29.6% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 63% of White games, 32.4% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Ntagasigumwami usually continues Nf3 (37.5% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Ntagasigumwami usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (18% of these games) — Ntagasigumwami usually continues Bc4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 30% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Ntagasigumwami usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d6 (25% of these games) — Ntagasigumwami usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Ntagasigumwami usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 55.6% | 40.0% |
| e5 | 4 | 22.2% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 2 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 66.7% |
Deo Ntagasigumwami's chess games
All 53 games by Deo Ntagasigumwami in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2017 - Oct 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: 17 wins, 4 draws, 32 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A34 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E71 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B27 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E30 | Nimzo-Indian: Leningrad Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 6 | 1/0/5 | 16.7% |
| C44 | Ruy Lopez | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E27 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2014 | Mbusiswa Zuma | 2,502 | Durban Open | A52 |
| Sep 2012 | Gerald Mansfield Th Winston | 1,907 | Olympiad-40 | C01 |
| Sep 2018 | Benjamin Hoareau | 1,820 | Olympiad-43 | E27 |
| Oct 2018 | Jed Selu Taleka | 1,723 | Olympiad-43 | C27 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad-40 | 2012 | 11 | 3.5 | 1,942 |
| Olympiad-39 | 2010 | 11 | 1.5 | 1,793 |
| Durban Open | 2014 | 10 | 6 | 2,376 |
| Olympiad-41 | 2014 | 10 | 4 | 1,759 |
| Olympiad-43 | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,838 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | 2026 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,533 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Deo Ntagasigumwami's chess games?
53 games by Deo Ntagasigumwami, from Jan 2017 to Oct 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 Deo Ntagasigumwami has played.
What does Deo Ntagasigumwami play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Deo Ntagasigumwami opens with 1.e4 (63% of games), 1.d4 (30% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Deo Ntagasigumwami answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Deo Ntagasigumwami play as White?
As White, Deo Ntagasigumwami's most-played openings in our database are: Pirc Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Deo Ntagasigumwami play as Black?
As Black, Deo Ntagasigumwami most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Ruy Lopez (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Deo Ntagasigumwami's FIDE rating?
Deo Ntagasigumwami is currently rated 1,815 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 1,830 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Deo Ntagasigumwami played?
Our database contains 53 games by Deo Ntagasigumwami, covering Jan 2017 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 4 draws, 32 losses (32.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Deo Ntagasigumwami?
53 games by Deo Ntagasigumwami 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.