Prepare against Desalegn Fekadu Jimma
CM · Ethiopia · World #24,164 classical · FIDE ID 15700070
When preparing against Desalegn Fekadu Jimma, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (80%).
Our database contains 50 games by Desalegn Fekadu Jimma, covering Jan 2009 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Desalegn Fekadu Jimma's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Desalegn Fekadu Jimma 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 | 2,025 | 2,204 | Sep 2010 |
| Rapid | 2,067 | 2,067 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,021 | 2,171 | Feb 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 18 | 10 | 22 | 36.0% |
| As White | 27 | 9 | 7 | 11 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 23 | 9 | 3 | 11 | 39.1% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2008-2025): 393 rated games against 182 different opponents, across 44 events in 7 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 126 | 68 | 20 | 38 | 54.0% | 2,014 | 2,054 | 10 |
| Rapid | 62 | 42 | 5 | 15 | 67.7% | 1,894 | 2,022 | 10 |
| Blitz | 167 | 116 | 10 | 41 | 69.5% | 1,842 | 1,998 | 13 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 59 | 15 | 8 | 36 | 25.4% |
| Against lower-rated | 242 | 156 | 26 | 60 | 64.5% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs IM · 16 vs FM · 20 vs CM.
Tournament wins
5 tournament wins from 37 events, 3 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 53 | 35 | 3 | 15 | 1,897 | 2,016 |
| 2024 | 9 | 6 | 0 | 3 | 1,904 | 2,037 |
| 2023 | 17 | 12 | 1 | 4 | 1,864 | 2,024 |
| 2022 | 89 | 55 | 10 | 24 | 1,888 | 2,015 |
| 2021 | 74 | 51 | 6 | 17 | 1,846 | 2,009 |
| 2020 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1,862 | 1,862 |
| 2019 | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 1,892 | 2,052 |
| 2018 | 17 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 2,004 | 2,124 |
| 2017 | 50 | 30 | 6 | 14 | 1,988 | 2,004 |
| 2016 | 9 | 5 | 1 | 3 | 2,073 | 2,162 |
| 2015 | 9 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 2,042 | 2,175 |
| 2012 | 21 | 8 | 2 | 11 | 2,067 | 1,967 |
| 2011 | 8 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2,164 | 1,964 |
| 2010 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2,270 | 2,156 |
| 2008 | 9 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 2,329 | 2,195 |
Where Desalegn Fekadu Jimma has played
Ethiopia (37) · Türkiye (2) · Azerbaijan (1) · Germany (1) · India (1) · South Africa (1) · Russia (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Desalegn Fekadu Jimma's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Desalegn Fekadu Jimma's side.
First moves as White (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 27 | 100.0% | 46.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 46.3% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Jimma usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Jimma usually continues c4 (77.8% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Jimma usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 90.9% | 60.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 80.0% | 31.3% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 20.0% | 50.0% |
Desalegn Fekadu Jimma's chess games
All 50 games by Desalegn Fekadu Jimma in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2009 - 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: 18 wins, 10 draws, 22 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D10 | Slav Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A42 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A21 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C07 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D36 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E51 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2016 | Talal Alzaim | 2,259 | Olympiad-42 | D35 |
| Nov 2008 | Ryan Harper | 2,233 | Olympiad-38 | C41 |
| Nov 2008 | Delisle Warner | 2,226 | Olympiad-38 | D36 |
| Sep 2010 | Omar Badreddine Khelfallah | 2,183 | Olympiad-39 | B23 |
| Sep 2012 | Wail Mustafa | 2,075 | Olympiad-40 | D30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad-38 | 2008 | 9 | 3 | 2,195 |
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 9 | 3 | 2,041 |
| Olympiad-40 | 2012 | 9 | 4 | 2,047 |
| 10th African Games Open | 2011 | 7 | 3 | 1,992 |
| Olympiad-42 | 2016 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,135 |
| Olympiad-39 | 2010 | 6 | 2.5 | 2,202 |
| Addis Ababa zt 4.4 | 2022 | 3 | 3 | 2,308 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Desalegn Fekadu Jimma's chess games?
50 games by Desalegn Fekadu Jimma, from Jan 2009 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 Desalegn Fekadu Jimma has played.
What does Desalegn Fekadu Jimma play on the first move as White?
Across 27 games with White in our database, Desalegn Fekadu Jimma opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Desalegn Fekadu Jimma answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (80% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games).
What openings does Desalegn Fekadu Jimma play as White?
As White, Desalegn Fekadu Jimma's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 27 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Desalegn Fekadu Jimma play as Black?
As Black, Desalegn Fekadu Jimma most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Desalegn Fekadu Jimma's FIDE rating?
Desalegn Fekadu Jimma is currently rated 2,025 in classical chess, 2,067 in rapid and 2,021 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,204 (Sep 2010).
How many games has Desalegn Fekadu Jimma played?
Our database contains 50 games by Desalegn Fekadu Jimma, covering Jan 2009 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 10 draws, 22 losses (36.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Desalegn Fekadu Jimma?
50 games by Desalegn Fekadu Jimma 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.