Prepare against Emmanuel Musasizi
CM · Uganda · World #25,881 classical · FIDE ID 10004084
When preparing against Emmanuel Musasizi, expect 1.e4 in 57% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (76% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 55.0% over 20 games.
Our database contains 146 games by Emmanuel Musasizi, covering Jul 2018 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Emmanuel Musasizi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Emmanuel Musasizi 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 | 2,012 | 2,091 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 2,058 | 2,097 | Jan 2024 |
| Blitz | 2,068 | 2,069 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 146 | 68 | 26 | 52 | 46.6% |
| As White | 68 | 29 | 12 | 27 | 42.6% |
| As Black | 78 | 39 | 14 | 25 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Emmanuel Musasizi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Emmanuel Musasizi's side.
First moves as White (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 39 | 57.4% | 52.6% |
| Nf3 | 14 | 20.6% | 57.1% |
| d4 | 10 | 14.7% | 35.0% |
| c4 | 4 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.5% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 57% of White games, 52.6% score
- …c5 (41% of these games) — Musasizi usually continues Nf3 (53.3% score)
- …e5 (23% of these games) — Musasizi usually continues Nf3 (35.7% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Musasizi usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 21% of White games, 57.1% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Musasizi usually continues g3 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (21% of these games) — Musasizi usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (7% of these games) — Musasizi usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (42 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 32 | 76.2% | 64.1% |
| d5 | 6 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 7.1% | 66.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 2.4% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 21 | 75.0% | 57.1% |
| d5 | 6 | 21.4% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
Emmanuel Musasizi's chess games
All 146 games by Emmanuel Musasizi in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2018 - Aug 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: 68 wins, 26 draws, 52 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| A07 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 20 | 11/4/5 | 55.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 9 | 7/2/0 | 77.8% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| B25 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2021 | Patrick Kawuma | 2,362 | Kampala Rwabushenyi Memorial | A04 |
| Sep 2022 | Marek Karas | 2,272 | Antwerp World Uni Blitz Open | C01 |
| Sep 2022 | Simon Leeb | 2,267 | Antwerp World Uni Open | A46 |
| Sep 2023 | Jonathan L B Blackburn | 2,198 | Titled Tue Late | E70 |
| Nov 2022 | Emmanuel Egesa | 2,135 | ch-Africa U2300 | B40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ugandan Chess Championships 2026 | Open | 2026 | 12 | 2 | 1,802 |
| Antwerp World Uni Open | 2022 | 9 | 3 | 2,036 |
| FISU World University | 2024 | 9 | 4 | 1,928 |
| chT-UGA | 2022 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,911 |
| Antwerp World Uni Blitz Open | 2022 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,983 |
| ch-Africa U20 | 2019 | 9 | 4 | 1,855 |
| 1st FIDE World Uni Rapid-B | 2021 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,517 |
| Kampala m2 | 2021 | 8 | 5 | 2,117 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Emmanuel Musasizi's chess games?
146 games by Emmanuel Musasizi, from Jul 2018 to Aug 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 Musasizi has played.
What does Emmanuel Musasizi play on the first move as White?
Across 68 games with White in our database, Emmanuel Musasizi opens with 1.e4 (57% of games), 1.Nf3 (21% of games), 1.d4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Emmanuel Musasizi answers 1...c5 (76% of games), 1...d5 (14% of games), 1...d6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games), 1...c5 (4% of games).
What openings does Emmanuel Musasizi play as White?
As White, Emmanuel Musasizi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); King's Indian Attack (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 68 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Emmanuel Musasizi play as Black?
As Black, Emmanuel Musasizi most often plays: Sicilian (20 games, 55.0% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 77.8% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 78 games.
What is Emmanuel Musasizi's FIDE rating?
Emmanuel Musasizi is currently rated 2,012 in classical chess, 2,058 in rapid and 2,068 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,091 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Emmanuel Musasizi played?
Our database contains 146 games by Emmanuel Musasizi, covering Jul 2018 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 68 wins, 26 draws, 52 losses (46.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Emmanuel Musasizi?
146 games by Emmanuel Musasizi 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.