Prepare against Emmanuel Mukose
Uganda · World #71,336 classical · FIDE ID 10005056
When preparing against Emmanuel Mukose, expect 1.e4 in 69% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (82% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (59%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 70.6% over 17 games.
Our database contains 147 games by Emmanuel Mukose, covering Feb 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Emmanuel Mukose's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Emmanuel Mukose 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 | 1,817 | 2,018 | Mar 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,825 | 1,879 | Aug 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,691 | 1,810 | Apr 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 147 | 75 | 12 | 60 | 51.0% |
| As White | 80 | 38 | 8 | 34 | 47.5% |
| As Black | 67 | 37 | 4 | 26 | 55.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Emmanuel Mukose's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Emmanuel Mukose's side.
First moves as White (80 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 55 | 68.8% | 60.9% |
| d4 | 16 | 20.0% | 31.3% |
| Nf3 | 9 | 11.3% | 38.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 69% of White games, 60.9% score
- …c5 (31% of these games) — Mukose usually continues Nf3 (35.3% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Mukose usually continues Nf3 (96.4% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Mukose usually continues d4 (56.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 20% of White games, 31.3% score
- …Nf6 (63% of these games) — Mukose usually continues c4 (20.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Mukose usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Mukose usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 32 | 82.1% | 60.9% |
| e5 | 5 | 12.8% | 60.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 59.1% | 46.2% |
| d5 | 7 | 31.8% | 85.7% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
Emmanuel Mukose's chess games
All 147 games by Emmanuel Mukose in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 2017 - 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: 75 wins, 12 draws, 60 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| A05 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| E07 | Catalan | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E60 | Anti-Grünfeld | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 17 | 12/0/5 | 70.6% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| E00 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A84 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2016 | Edward Ssentongo | 2,295 | Kireka Open | E90 |
| Dec 2016 | Grace Daniel Nsubuga | 2,106 | Kireka Open | D85 |
| May 2021 | Simon Gonza | 2,052 | Kampala m1 | B99 |
| Feb 2022 | Manyang Peter Majur | 2,008 | Kampala Zabasajja Memorial Open | B07 |
| Jan 2022 | Caxton Kalule | 1,880 | Kampala Zabasajja Memorial Open | B50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kampala Zabasajja Memorial Open | 2024 | 20 | 14.5 | 1,942 |
| Kampala Rwabushenyi Memorial | 2021 | 17 | 8.5 | 1,696 |
| Kireka Open | 2017 | 14 | 7.5 | 2,020 |
| Kampala Sagewood Cup | 2024 | 8 | 6 | 1,898 |
| ch-UGA Open | 2022 | 8 | 4 | 1,423 |
| Kampala zt 4.2 Qual Open | 2017 | 8 | 3 | 1,806 |
| Kampala m1 | 2021 | 7 | 1 | 1,766 |
| 3rd Kampala Kireka Open | 2018 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,003 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Simon Gonza (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Emmanuel Mukose's chess games?
147 games by Emmanuel Mukose, from Feb 2017 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 Emmanuel Mukose has played.
What does Emmanuel Mukose play on the first move as White?
Across 80 games with White in our database, Emmanuel Mukose opens with 1.e4 (69% of games), 1.d4 (20% of games), 1.Nf3 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Emmanuel Mukose answers 1...c5 (82% of games), 1...e5 (13% of games), 1...g6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (59% of games), 1...d5 (32% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games).
What openings does Emmanuel Mukose play as White?
As White, Emmanuel Mukose's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Catalan (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 80 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Emmanuel Mukose play as Black?
As Black, Emmanuel Mukose most often plays: Sicilian (17 games, 70.6% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 67 games.
What is Emmanuel Mukose's FIDE rating?
Emmanuel Mukose is currently rated 1,817 in classical chess, 1,825 in rapid and 1,691 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,018 (Mar 2017).
How many games has Emmanuel Mukose played?
Our database contains 147 games by Emmanuel Mukose, covering Feb 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 75 wins, 12 draws, 60 losses (51.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Emmanuel Mukose?
147 games by Emmanuel Mukose 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.