Prepare against Elijah Emojong
IM · Uganda · World #17,803 classical · FIDE ID 10000402
Our database contains 261 games by Elijah Emojong, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Elijah Emojong's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Elijah Emojong 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 | 2,077 | 2,364 | May 2017 |
| Rapid | 2,099 | 2,353 | Jun 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,082 | 2,253 | Jun 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 261 | 152 | 37 | 72 | 58.2% |
| As White | 131 | 77 | 20 | 34 | 58.8% |
| As Black | 130 | 75 | 17 | 38 | 57.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Elijah Emojong's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Elijah Emojong's side.
First moves as White (131 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 76 | 58.0% | 71.7% |
| d4 | 49 | 37.4% | 59.2% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 3.8% | 60.0% |
| g4 | 1 | 0.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 58% of White games, 71.7% score
- …c5 (36% of these games) — Emojong usually continues Nf3 (68.8% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Emojong usually continues Nf3 (73.5% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Emojong usually continues d4 (68.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 37% of White games, 59.2% score
- …Nf6 (51% of these games) — Emojong usually continues c4 (54.5% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Emojong usually continues c4 (64.3% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Emojong usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (66 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 37 | 56.1% | 70.3% |
| e5 | 19 | 28.8% | 68.4% |
| e6 | 9 | 13.6% | 94.4% |
| g6 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (48 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 30 | 62.5% | 63.3% |
| d5 | 15 | 31.3% | 23.3% |
| e6 | 2 | 4.2% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 2.1% | 100.0% |
Elijah Emojong's chess games
All 261 games by Elijah Emojong in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 2011 - 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: 152 wins, 37 draws, 72 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D15 | Slav Defense | 11 | 6/0/5 | 54.5% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| B96 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| D72 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| C15 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A43 | Modern Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 19 | 17/1/1 | 89.5% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 9 | 1/2/6 | 11.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2014 | Aleksa Strikovic | 2,537 | Cape Town Steinitz Memorial | B07 |
| Aug 2012 | Ilmars Starostits | 2,494 | Olympiad-40 | D18 |
| Apr 2013 | Ibrahim Hasan Labib | 2,426 | Cairo zt 4.2 | B38 |
| May 2021 | Arthur Ssegwanyi | 2,395 | Kampala World Cup Qual | C48 |
| Aug 2014 | Sebbar Ali | 2,387 | Olympiad-41 | E99 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-UGA | 2013 | 17 | 14.5 | 2,356 |
| chT-UGA | 2022 | 13 | 8.5 | 2,078 |
| 50th Wch U20 | 2011 | 12 | 4 | 1,981 |
| UGA Olympic Qual 3rd | 2012 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,348 |
| Commonwealth & RSA Open | 2013 | 11 | 7.5 | 2,323 |
| chT-UGA 2324 | 2024 | 10 | 8.5 | 2,062 |
| Kampala World Cup Qual | 2021 | 10 | 4 | 2,197 |
| 3rd Ho Chi Minh City HD Bank Open | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 2,308 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Haruna Nsubuga (10 games)
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Where can I find Elijah Emojong's chess games?
261 games by Elijah Emojong, from Sep 2011 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 Elijah Emojong has played.
What does Elijah Emojong play on the first move as White?
Across 131 games with White in our database, Elijah Emojong opens with 1.e4 (58% of games), 1.d4 (37% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Elijah Emojong answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games), 1...e6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (63% of games), 1...d5 (31% of games), 1...e6 (4% of games).
What openings does Elijah Emojong play as White?
As White, Elijah Emojong's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Sicilian (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Scotch Game (9 games, 55.6% win rate). The full breakdown of 131 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Elijah Emojong play as Black?
As Black, Elijah Emojong most often plays: Sicilian (19 games, 89.5% win rate); Slav Defense (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 130 games.
What is Elijah Emojong's FIDE rating?
Elijah Emojong is currently rated 2,077 in classical chess, 2,099 in rapid and 2,082 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,364 (May 2017).
How many games has Elijah Emojong played?
Our database contains 261 games by Elijah Emojong, covering Sep 2011 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 152 wins, 37 draws, 72 losses (58.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Elijah Emojong?
261 games by Elijah Emojong 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.