Prepare against Faruk Fauza Karim Kizza
CM · Uganda · World #45,633 classical · FIDE ID 10000526
When preparing against Faruk Fauza Karim Kizza, expect 1.e4 in 69% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (36% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (50%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Réti Opening as White, 46.7% over 15 games.
Our database contains 175 games by Faruk Fauza Karim Kizza, covering Jan 2012 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Faruk Fauza Karim Kizza's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Faruk Fauza Karim Kizza 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 | 1,911 | 2,173 | May 2012 |
| Rapid | 1,949 | 2,098 | Jun 2018 |
| Blitz | 1,920 | 2,133 | Jun 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 175 | 76 | 51 | 48 | 43.4% |
| As White | 83 | 41 | 22 | 20 | 49.4% |
| As Black | 92 | 35 | 29 | 28 | 38.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Faruk Fauza Karim Kizza's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Faruk Fauza Karim Kizza's side.
First moves as White (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 57 | 68.7% | 65.8% |
| Nf3 | 18 | 21.7% | 63.9% |
| d4 | 4 | 4.8% | 25.0% |
| g3 | 2 | 2.4% | 75.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
| g4 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 69% of White games, 65.8% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Kizza usually continues Nf3 (76.5% score)
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Kizza usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Kizza usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 22% of White games, 63.9% score
- …Nf6 (39% of these games) — Kizza usually continues b3 (37.5% score)
- …d5 (17% of these games) — Kizza usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (11% of these games) — Kizza usually continues b3 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 14 | 35.9% | 67.9% |
| Nc6 | 12 | 30.8% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 7 | 17.9% | 42.9% |
| e5 | 5 | 12.8% | 20.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 18 | 50.0% | 52.8% |
| Nf6 | 16 | 44.4% | 65.6% |
| c5 | 1 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
Faruk Fauza Karim Kizza's chess games
All 175 games by Faruk Fauza Karim Kizza in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2012 - 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: 76 wins, 51 draws, 48 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A06 | Réti Opening | 15 | 7/5/3 | 46.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 3/3/3 | 33.3% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C46 | Three Knights Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 11 | 5/4/2 | 45.5% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 9 | 6/2/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2018 | Harold Wanyama | 2,314 | Kampala Kawuma Open | E05 |
| Sep 2016 | Cristiano Aguiar | 2,208 | Olympiad-42 | C42 |
| Dec 2011 | Kenneth Kakooza | 2,177 | ch-UGA | B07 |
| May 2012 | Haruna Nsubuga | 2,167 | UGA Olympic Qual 3rd | B28 |
| Dec 2011 | Bob Bibasa | 2,160 | ch-UGA | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-UGA | 2022 | 21 | 12.5 | 1,899 |
| Kampala Rwabushenyi Memorial | 2021 | 15 | 9 | 1,861 |
| UGA Olympic Qual 3rd | 2012 | 11 | 4 | 2,013 |
| ch-UGA | 2011 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,121 |
| ch-UGA Open | 2022 | 9 | 6.5 | 1,979 |
| ch-AFR Amateurs U2000 | 2024 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,846 |
| ch-Africa | 2016 | 9 | 3 | 2,038 |
| ch-World Amateur U2000 | 2023 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,718 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Faruk Fauza Karim Kizza's chess games?
175 games by Faruk Fauza Karim Kizza, from Jan 2012 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 Faruk Fauza Karim Kizza has played.
What does Faruk Fauza Karim Kizza play on the first move as White?
Across 83 games with White in our database, Faruk Fauza Karim Kizza opens with 1.e4 (69% of games), 1.Nf3 (22% of games), 1.d4 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Faruk Fauza Karim Kizza answers 1...c5 (36% of games), 1...Nc6 (31% of games), 1...d5 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...Nf6 (44% of games), 1...c5 (3% of games).
What openings does Faruk Fauza Karim Kizza play as White?
As White, Faruk Fauza Karim Kizza's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (15 games, 46.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Vienna Game (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 83 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Faruk Fauza Karim Kizza play as Black?
As Black, Faruk Fauza Karim Kizza most often plays: Nimzowitsch Defense (11 games, 45.5% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 92 games.
What is Faruk Fauza Karim Kizza's FIDE rating?
Faruk Fauza Karim Kizza is currently rated 1,911 in classical chess, 1,949 in rapid and 1,920 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,173 (May 2012).
How many games has Faruk Fauza Karim Kizza played?
Our database contains 175 games by Faruk Fauza Karim Kizza, covering Jan 2012 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 76 wins, 51 draws, 48 losses (43.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Faruk Fauza Karim Kizza?
175 games by Faruk Fauza Karim Kizza 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.