Prepare against Francis Obita
Uganda · World #106,797 classical · FIDE ID 10002553
When preparing against Francis Obita, expect 1.e4 in 69% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (79%).
Our database contains 101 games by Francis Obita, covering Oct 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Francis Obita's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Francis Obita 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 | 1,710 | 1,889 | Sep 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,805 | 1,864 | Mar 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,845 | 1,846 | Apr 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 101 | 53 | 8 | 40 | 52.5% |
| As White | 49 | 29 | 0 | 20 | 59.2% |
| As Black | 52 | 24 | 8 | 20 | 46.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Francis Obita's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Francis Obita's side.
First moves as White (49 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 34 | 69.4% | 55.9% |
| d4 | 15 | 30.6% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 69% of White games, 55.9% score
- …e5 (44% of these games) — Obita usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Obita usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (12% of these games) — Obita usually continues exd5 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 31% of White games, 66.7% score
- …d5 (53% of these games) — Obita usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Obita usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …e5 (7% of these games) — Obita usually continues dxe5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 28 | 93.3% | 60.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 6.7% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 78.6% | 54.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 21.4% | 66.7% |
Francis Obita's chess games
All 101 games by Francis Obita in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2015 - 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: 53 wins, 8 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B88 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 14 | 9/2/3 | 64.3% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C10 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D74 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2017 | Ivan Jalagatha Mugisha | 1,869 | Kampala Rwabushenyi Memorial | B21 |
| Jul 2019 | Abdul Swabul Ssetyabule | 1,797 | chT-UGA | B14 |
| Jan 2022 | Joshua Katumba | 1,795 | Kampala Zabasajja Memorial Open | B21 |
| Dec 2019 | Sandra Esther Nalunga | 1,744 | 4th Kampala Kireka Open | B86 |
| Oct 2023 | Wilson Mugwanya | 1,700 | chT-UGA 2324 | C05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-UGA | 2022 | 21 | 12 | 1,913 |
| Kampala Zabasajja Memorial Open | 2022 | 12 | 7.5 | 1,843 |
| Kampala Rwabushenyi Memorial | 2021 | 11 | 8 | 1,998 |
| ch-UGA Open | 2022 | 9 | 6 | 1,981 |
| Kampala zt 4.2 Qual Open | 2017 | 7 | 4 | 2,336 |
| 3rd Kampala Kireka Open | 2018 | 7 | 5 | 1,803 |
| 4th Kampala Kireka Open | 2019 | 6 | 3 | 1,634 |
| chT-UGA 2324 | 2023 | 6 | 3 | 1,694 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Francis Obita's chess games?
101 games by Francis Obita, from Oct 2015 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 Francis Obita has played.
What does Francis Obita play on the first move as White?
Across 49 games with White in our database, Francis Obita opens with 1.e4 (69% of games), 1.d4 (31% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Francis Obita answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (79% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games).
What openings does Francis Obita play as White?
As White, Francis Obita's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 49 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Francis Obita play as Black?
As Black, Francis Obita most often plays: Sicilian (14 games, 64.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 52 games.
What is Francis Obita's FIDE rating?
Francis Obita is currently rated 1,710 in classical chess, 1,805 in rapid and 1,845 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,889 (Sep 2016).
How many games has Francis Obita played?
Our database contains 101 games by Francis Obita, covering Oct 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 53 wins, 8 draws, 40 losses (52.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Francis Obita?
101 games by Francis Obita 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.