Prepare against Femi OLUWASEYITAN
NGA · World #26,328 classical · FIDE ID 8500266
When preparing against Femi OLUWASEYITAN, expect 1.Nf3 in 62% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (79% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (88%).
Our database contains 75 games by Femi OLUWASEYITAN, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Femi OLUWASEYITAN's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Femi OLUWASEYITAN 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 | 2,009 | 2,205 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,097 | 2,160 | May 2013 |
| Blitz | 1,967 | 2,140 | Nov 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 30 | 24 | 21 | 40.0% |
| As White | 39 | 14 | 15 | 10 | 35.9% |
| As Black | 36 | 16 | 9 | 11 | 44.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Femi OLUWASEYITAN's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Femi OLUWASEYITAN's side.
First moves as White (39 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 24 | 61.5% | 56.3% |
| c4 | 9 | 23.1% | 44.4% |
| e4 | 6 | 15.4% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 62% of White games, 56.3% score
- …d5 (46% of these games) — OLUWASEYITAN usually continues c4 (56.3% score)
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — OLUWASEYITAN usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — OLUWASEYITAN usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 23% of White games, 44.4% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — OLUWASEYITAN usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — OLUWASEYITAN usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (22% of these games) — OLUWASEYITAN usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 15 | 78.9% | 43.3% |
| c6 | 4 | 21.1% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 87.5% | 57.1% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
Femi OLUWASEYITAN's chess games
All 75 games by Femi OLUWASEYITAN in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 30 wins, 24 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D40 | English Opening | 12 | 5/5/2 | 41.7% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C89 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C66 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C25 | Vienna Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B14 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D61 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2015 | Oladapo ADU | 2,270 | Lagos Millionaire Satellite Open | A12 |
| Jan 2024 | Bomo Lovet Kigigha | 2,251 | Lagos City Asibor Memorial 2nd | D12 |
| Aug 2015 | Oluwadurotimi Opeoluwa LAPITE | 2,238 | Lagos Friends of Chess | A06 |
| Apr 2014 | Olamide Patrick Ajibowo | 2,189 | Lagos Malogy Open | B14 |
| Jun 2015 | Bayo Babalola | 2,074 | Lagos Millionaire Satellite Open | C45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lagos Malogy Open | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 2,049 |
| Lagos Millionaire Satellite Open | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,154 |
| Lagos Friends of Chess | 2015 | 7 | 4 | 2,292 |
| 1st Lagos State Open | 2013 | 7 | 5 | 2,242 |
| 37th Lagos PLC Open | 2014 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,419 |
| Lagos Open | 2014 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,255 |
| Olojo World Chess Tournament 2025 - Opens | 2025 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,976 |
| 3rd Lagos Chevron Open | 2015 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,249 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Femi OLUWASEYITAN's chess games?
75 games by Femi OLUWASEYITAN, from Apr 2003 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 Femi OLUWASEYITAN has played.
What does Femi OLUWASEYITAN play on the first move as White?
Across 39 games with White in our database, Femi OLUWASEYITAN opens with 1.Nf3 (62% of games), 1.c4 (23% of games), 1.e4 (15% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Femi OLUWASEYITAN answers 1...e5 (79% of games), 1...c6 (21% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (88% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games).
What openings does Femi OLUWASEYITAN play as White?
As White, Femi OLUWASEYITAN's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (12 games, 41.7% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 39 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Femi OLUWASEYITAN play as Black?
As Black, Femi OLUWASEYITAN most often plays: Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Femi OLUWASEYITAN's FIDE rating?
Femi OLUWASEYITAN is currently rated 2,009 in classical chess, 2,097 in rapid and 1,967 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,205 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Femi OLUWASEYITAN played?
Our database contains 75 games by Femi OLUWASEYITAN, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 30 wins, 24 draws, 21 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Femi OLUWASEYITAN?
75 games by Femi OLUWASEYITAN 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.