Prepare against George William Kalugo
Uganda · World #66,294 classical · FIDE ID 10003576
When preparing against George William Kalugo, expect 1.d4 in 68% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (40% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (64%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Pawn Game as White, 64.7% over 17 games.
Our database contains 78 games by George William Kalugo, covering Dec 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find George William Kalugo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout George William Kalugo 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 | 1,834 | 1,940 | Oct 2018 |
| Rapid | 1,841 | 1,876 | Oct 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,943 | 1,955 | Jun 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 78 | 43 | 18 | 17 | 55.1% |
| As White | 40 | 20 | 11 | 9 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 38 | 23 | 7 | 8 | 60.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of George William Kalugo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from George William Kalugo's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 27 | 67.5% | 66.7% |
| e4 | 7 | 17.5% | 57.1% |
| c4 | 5 | 12.5% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.5% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 68% of White games, 66.7% score
- …d5 (52% of these games) — Kalugo usually continues e3 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Kalugo usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …b6 (7% of these games) — Kalugo usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 18% of White games, 57.1% score
- …c5 (57% of these games) — Kalugo usually continues Nf3 (33.3% score)
- …Nc6 (29% of these games) — Kalugo usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (14% of these games) — Kalugo usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 40.0% | 80.0% |
| c5 | 9 | 36.0% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 3 | 12.0% | 66.7% |
| Nc6 | 2 | 8.0% | 75.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 63.6% | 64.3% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 36.4% | 62.5% |
George William Kalugo's chess games
All 78 games by George William Kalugo in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 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: 43 wins, 18 draws, 17 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 17 | 11/5/1 | 64.7% |
| B27 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D31 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Modern Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C10 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2023 | Emmanuel Mwaka | 2,019 | chT-UGA 2324 | A21 |
| Mar 2019 | Adam Hassan | 1,778 | Kampala Zabasajja Memorial Open | B30 |
| Apr 2019 | Peter Anthony Kiberu | 1,750 | Kampala Lighthouse Open | B32 |
| Nov 2017 | Innocent Tamale | 1,691 | ch-UGA Open | C45 |
| Dec 2021 | Joseph Kawooya | 1,690 | Kampala Rwabushenyi Memorial | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-UGA Open | 2022 | 10 | 6.5 | 1,882 |
| Kampala m2 | 2021 | 10 | 7.5 | – |
| chT-UGA | 2022 | 10 | 7 | 1,970 |
| chT-UGA 2324 | 2023 | 9 | 5.5 | 1,672 |
| Kampala Rwabushenyi Memorial | 2021 | 8 | 5 | 1,851 |
| Kampala Classic 2000 Open | 2017 | 6 | 4 | 2,115 |
| 4th Kampala Kireka Open | 2019 | 5 | 2 | 1,428 |
| Kampala m4 | 2021 | 5 | 5 | 2,049 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find George William Kalugo's chess games?
78 games by George William Kalugo, from Dec 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 George William Kalugo has played.
What does George William Kalugo play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, George William Kalugo opens with 1.d4 (68% of games), 1.e4 (18% of games), 1.c4 (13% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, George William Kalugo answers 1...e5 (40% of games), 1...c5 (36% of games), 1...d5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (64% of games), 1...Nf6 (36% of games).
What openings does George William Kalugo play as White?
As White, George William Kalugo's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (17 games, 64.7% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does George William Kalugo play as Black?
As Black, George William Kalugo most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 100.0% win rate); Bishop's Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is George William Kalugo's FIDE rating?
George William Kalugo is currently rated 1,834 in classical chess, 1,841 in rapid and 1,943 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,940 (Oct 2018).
How many games has George William Kalugo played?
Our database contains 78 games by George William Kalugo, covering Dec 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 43 wins, 18 draws, 17 losses (55.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against George William Kalugo?
78 games by George William Kalugo 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.