Prepare against Haruna Nsubuga
FM · Uganda · World #10,634 classical · FIDE ID 10000569
Our database contains 422 games by Haruna Nsubuga, covering May 2012 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Haruna Nsubuga's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Haruna Nsubuga 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 | 2,160 | 2,263 | Jun 2019 |
| Rapid | 2,186 | 2,196 | Sep 2021 |
| Blitz | 2,057 | 2,168 | Apr 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 422 | 250 | 62 | 110 | 59.2% |
| As White | 207 | 133 | 24 | 50 | 64.3% |
| As Black | 215 | 117 | 38 | 60 | 54.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Haruna Nsubuga's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Haruna Nsubuga's side.
First moves as White (207 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 122 | 58.9% | 66.0% |
| d4 | 76 | 36.7% | 75.7% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 3 | 1.4% | 66.7% |
| c4 | 2 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 0.5% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 59% of White games, 66.0% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Nsubuga usually continues Nf3 (62.0% score)
- …e5 (31% of these games) — Nsubuga usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Nsubuga usually continues d4 (41.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 37% of White games, 75.7% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Nsubuga usually continues Nf3 (65.2% score)
- …d5 (37% of these games) — Nsubuga usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …d6 (8% of these games) — Nsubuga usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (107 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 43 | 40.2% | 60.5% |
| c5 | 37 | 34.6% | 64.9% |
| e5 | 15 | 14.0% | 56.7% |
| d6 | 6 | 5.6% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 1.9% | 75.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (67 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 48 | 71.6% | 64.6% |
| d5 | 14 | 20.9% | 53.6% |
| d6 | 2 | 3.0% | 0.0% |
| f5 | 2 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.5% | 50.0% |
Haruna Nsubuga's chess games
All 422 games by Haruna Nsubuga in the Chess.ceo database (May 2012 - 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: 250 wins, 62 draws, 110 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 20 | 11/3/6 | 55.0% |
| D77 | Indian Defense | 16 | 11/2/3 | 68.8% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 15 | 11/1/3 | 73.3% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 9 | 4/2/3 | 44.4% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 8 | 3/1/4 | 37.5% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 7 | 4/0/3 | 57.1% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| D00 | London System | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 19 | 11/5/3 | 57.9% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 11 | 6/1/4 | 54.5% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| D02 | London System | 11 | 6/3/2 | 54.5% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 9 | 5/2/2 | 55.6% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 8 | 3/2/3 | 37.5% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| A38 | English Opening | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2019 | Essam El Gindy | 2,443 | Mombasa zt 4.2 | D36 |
| Dec 2021 | Arthur Ssegwanyi | 2,409 | Kampala Rwabushenyi Memorial | C54 |
| Apr 2015 | Abdelrahman Hesham | 2,399 | Africa zt 4.2 | D61 |
| Aug 2022 | John Rodgaard | 2,324 | Olympiad-44 | C00 |
| May 2021 | Patrick Kawuma | 2,323 | Kampala World Cup Qual | A37 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-UGA | 2022 | 23 | 17 | 2,155 |
| ch-UGA | 2013 | 20 | 16.5 | 2,341 |
| Kampala Zabasajja Memorial Open | 2024 | 19 | 16 | 2,087 |
| Kampala Rwabushenyi Memorial | 2021 | 17 | 14 | 2,220 |
| Kireka Open | 2017 | 16 | 12.5 | 2,288 |
| Africa zt 4.2 | 2016 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,231 |
| UGA Olympic Qualifier | 2022 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,207 |
| Ugandan Chess Championships 2026 | Open | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,102 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Arthur Ssegwanyi (16 games) · Harold Wanyama (16 games) · Patrick Kawuma (14 games) · Rajab Kamoga (10 games) · Elijah Emojong (10 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Haruna Nsubuga's chess games?
422 games by Haruna Nsubuga, from May 2012 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 Haruna Nsubuga has played.
What does Haruna Nsubuga play on the first move as White?
Across 207 games with White in our database, Haruna Nsubuga opens with 1.e4 (59% of games), 1.d4 (37% of games), 1.Nf3 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Haruna Nsubuga answers 1...c6 (40% of games), 1...c5 (35% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (72% of games), 1...d5 (21% of games), 1...d6 (3% of games).
What openings does Haruna Nsubuga play as White?
As White, Haruna Nsubuga's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (20 games, 55.0% win rate); Indian Defense (16 games, 68.8% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (15 games, 73.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 207 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Haruna Nsubuga play as Black?
As Black, Haruna Nsubuga most often plays: Sicilian (19 games, 57.9% win rate); Budapest Defense (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (11 games, 54.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 215 games.
What is Haruna Nsubuga's FIDE rating?
Haruna Nsubuga is currently rated 2,160 in classical chess, 2,186 in rapid and 2,057 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,263 (Jun 2019).
How many games has Haruna Nsubuga played?
Our database contains 422 games by Haruna Nsubuga, covering May 2012 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 250 wins, 62 draws, 110 losses (59.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Haruna Nsubuga?
422 games by Haruna Nsubuga 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.