Prepare against Elvis Chikwati
Norway · World #51,718 classical · FIDE ID 1501410
Our database contains 80 games by Elvis Chikwati, covering Nov 2013 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Elvis Chikwati's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Elvis Chikwati 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 | 1,886 | 1,886 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,845 | 1,845 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,872 | 1,872 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 80 | 33 | 9 | 38 | 41.3% |
| As White | 38 | 20 | 6 | 12 | 52.6% |
| As Black | 42 | 13 | 3 | 26 | 31.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Elvis Chikwati's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Elvis Chikwati's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 25 | 65.8% | 64.0% |
| e4 | 11 | 28.9% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 2 | 5.3% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 66% of White games, 64.0% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Chikwati usually continues c4 (68.8% score)
- …d5 (28% of these games) — Chikwati usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …c5 (16% of these games) — Chikwati usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- 1.e4 — 29% of White games, 50.0% score
- …e6 (27% of these games) — Chikwati usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (27% of these games) — Chikwati usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e5 (18% of these games) — Chikwati usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (27 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 24 | 88.9% | 41.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.7% | 100.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.7% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 80.0% | 37.5% |
| e6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Elvis Chikwati's chess games
All 80 games by Elvis Chikwati in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2013 - 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: 33 wins, 9 draws, 38 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A12 | English Opening | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A13 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E10 | Indian Defense: Anti-Nimzo-Indian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A82 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2009 | Johannes Luangtep Kvisla | 2,124 | chT-NOR Clubs | A13 |
| Jun 2016 | Alexander Pena Riasco | 2,120 | Oslo Stjernens Open | A47 |
| Mar 2017 | Finn Egeland | 1,962 | ch-Stjernen CC A | B07 |
| Feb 2017 | Daniel Hagos | 1,890 | ch-Stjernen CC A | A20 |
| Apr 2017 | Espen Wasshaug | 1,883 | ch-Stjernen CC A | A12 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Stjernen CC A | 2017 | 15 | 7 | 1,864 |
| ch-Aslo ASKO CC Group-B | 2009 | 13 | 6.5 | 1,313 |
| Oslo ASKO Hostturnering | 2006 | 12 | 4 | 1,234 |
| chT-NOR Clubs | 2022 | 7 | 5.5 | 1,629 |
| Oslo ASKO Pinseturnering-B | 2009 | 6 | 3 | 1,233 |
| Oslo Stjernens Open | 2016 | 6 | 3 | 1,890 |
| Oslo ASKO CC-ch | 2010 | 5 | 1 | 1,524 |
| Oslo CC-ch | 2015 | 5 | 4 | 1,950 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Elvis Chikwati's chess games?
80 games by Elvis Chikwati, from Nov 2013 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 Elvis Chikwati has played.
What does Elvis Chikwati play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Elvis Chikwati opens with 1.Nf3 (66% of games), 1.e4 (29% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Elvis Chikwati answers 1...c6 (89% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (80% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Elvis Chikwati play as White?
As White, Elvis Chikwati's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (9 games, 55.6% win rate); Réti Opening (7 games, 71.4% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Elvis Chikwati play as Black?
As Black, Elvis Chikwati most often plays: Caro-Kann: Classical (7 games, 57.1% win rate); Caro-Kann (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 42 games.
What is Elvis Chikwati's FIDE rating?
Elvis Chikwati is currently rated 1,886 in classical chess, 1,845 in rapid and 1,872 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,886 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Elvis Chikwati played?
Our database contains 80 games by Elvis Chikwati, covering Nov 2013 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 9 draws, 38 losses (41.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Elvis Chikwati?
80 games by Elvis Chikwati 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.