Prepare against Harold Wanyama
FM · Uganda · World #10,571 classical · FIDE ID 10000380
Our database contains 1,044 games by Harold Wanyama, covering Nov 2010 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Harold Wanyama's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Harold Wanyama 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 | 2,161 | 2,327 | Dec 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,162 | 2,322 | Feb 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,221 | 2,335 | Dec 2021 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 1,044 | 490 | 87 | 467 | 46.9% |
| As White | 520 | 276 | 50 | 194 | 53.1% |
| As Black | 524 | 214 | 37 | 273 | 40.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Harold Wanyama's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Harold Wanyama's side.
First moves as White (515 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 431 | 83.7% | 56.8% |
| e4 | 41 | 8.0% | 74.4% |
| Nf3 | 24 | 4.7% | 64.6% |
| c4 | 18 | 3.5% | 52.8% |
| g4 | 1 | 0.2% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 84% of White games, 56.8% score
- …Nf6 (57% of these games) — Wanyama usually continues c4 (55.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Wanyama usually continues c4 (55.1% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Wanyama usually continues c4 (77.8% score)
- 1.e4 — 8% of White games, 74.4% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Wanyama usually continues Nf3 (73.5% score)
- …e5 (34% of these games) — Wanyama usually continues Nf3 (76.9% score)
- …c6 (7% of these games) — Wanyama usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (262 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 224 | 85.5% | 46.2% |
| e5 | 19 | 7.3% | 55.3% |
| c6 | 9 | 3.4% | 38.9% |
| e6 | 1 | 0.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (170 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 143 | 84.1% | 46.2% |
| Nf6 | 19 | 11.2% | 55.3% |
| c5 | 2 | 1.2% | 50.0% |
Harold Wanyama's chess games
All 1,044 games by Harold Wanyama in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2010 - 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: 490 wins, 87 draws, 467 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E06 | Catalan | 129 | 57/8/64 | 44.2% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 39 | 23/2/14 | 59.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 28 | 13/3/12 | 46.4% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 26 | 13/4/9 | 50.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 24 | 11/3/10 | 45.8% |
| D83 | Grünfeld Defense | 22 | 12/2/8 | 54.5% |
| E71 | King's Indian Defense | 17 | 8/0/9 | 47.1% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 17 | 11/1/5 | 64.7% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 16 | 7/0/9 | 43.8% |
| A86 | Dutch Defense | 11 | 5/1/5 | 45.5% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B40 | Sicilian | 88 | 43/4/41 | 48.9% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 53 | 18/3/32 | 34.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 34 | 14/2/18 | 41.2% |
| D46 | Slav Defense | 28 | 11/2/15 | 39.3% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 26 | 11/1/14 | 42.3% |
| E04 | Catalan | 24 | 9/3/12 | 37.5% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 23 | 6/2/15 | 26.1% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 22 | 9/2/11 | 40.9% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 21 | 9/1/11 | 42.9% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 15 | 9/2/4 | 60.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2015 | Aleksandr Lenderman | 2,627 | Titled Tue | D40 |
| Dec 2023 | Stepan Zilka | 2,615 | Wch Blitz | B47 |
| Feb 2025 | Niclas Huschenbeth | 2,593 | Titled Tue Early | A62 |
| Nov 2015 | Zviad Izoria | 2,576 | Titled Tue | D30 |
| Aug 2019 | Hicham Hamdouchi | 2,562 | ch-African Rapid | C78 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 622 | 288 | 2,209 |
| chT-UGA | 2022 | 25 | 23 | 2,223 |
| ch-Africa | 2024 | 24 | 14.5 | 2,232 |
| ch-UGA | 2013 | 20 | 12 | 2,158 |
| Wch Blitz | 2023 | 20 | 6.5 | 2,235 |
| Kireka Open | 2017 | 14 | 11.5 | 2,306 |
| Africa zt 4.2 | 2016 | 14 | 8 | 2,145 |
| World Rapid 2024 | 2024 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,283 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Haruna Nsubuga (16 games) · Patrick Kawuma (12 games) · Arthur Ssegwanyi (11 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Harold Wanyama's chess games?
1,044 games by Harold Wanyama, from Nov 2010 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 Harold Wanyama has played.
What does Harold Wanyama play on the first move as White?
Across 515 games with White in our database, Harold Wanyama opens with 1.d4 (84% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games), 1.Nf3 (5% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Harold Wanyama answers 1...c5 (85% of games), 1...e5 (7% of games), 1...c6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (84% of games), 1...Nf6 (11% of games), 1...c5 (1% of games).
What openings does Harold Wanyama play as White?
As White, Harold Wanyama's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (129 games, 44.2% win rate); Slav Defense (39 games, 59.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (28 games, 46.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 520 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Harold Wanyama play as Black?
As Black, Harold Wanyama most often plays: Sicilian (88 games, 48.9% win rate); Sicilian: Taimanov (53 games, 34.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (34 games, 41.2% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 524 games.
What is Harold Wanyama's FIDE rating?
Harold Wanyama is currently rated 2,161 in classical chess, 2,162 in rapid and 2,221 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,327 (Dec 2019).
How many games has Harold Wanyama played?
Our database contains 1,044 games by Harold Wanyama, covering Nov 2010 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 490 wins, 87 draws, 467 losses (46.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Harold Wanyama?
1,044 games by Harold Wanyama 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.