Prepare against Hassan Mugalu
United Kingdom · World #121,467 classical · FIDE ID 451533
When preparing against Hassan Mugalu, expect 1.Nf3 in 55% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (71% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 42 games by Hassan Mugalu, covering Apr 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Hassan Mugalu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Hassan Mugalu 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 | 1,889 | 1,943 | Jul 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,857 | 1,888 | Mar 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,944 | 1,937 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 16 | 2 | 24 | 38.1% |
| As White | 20 | 10 | 1 | 9 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 22 | 6 | 1 | 15 | 27.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Hassan Mugalu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Hassan Mugalu's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 11 | 55.0% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 9 | 45.0% | 55.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 55% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Mugalu usually continues d4 (40.0% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Mugalu usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Mugalu usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 45% of White games, 55.6% score
- …Nf6 (44% of these games) — Mugalu usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …d6 (22% of these games) — Mugalu usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
- …f5 (11% of these games) — Mugalu usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 5 | 71.4% | 40.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 12 | 100.0% | 33.3% |
Hassan Mugalu's chess games
All 42 games by Hassan Mugalu in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2016 - 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: 16 wins, 2 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Rat Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A50 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E65 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D70 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E91 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B08 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2016 | Martin O Costley | 2,152 | 60th Southend Open | D02 |
| Dec 2017 | Marcel Marentini | 2,055 | London Classic Open | A47 |
| Nov 2019 | Remy Rushbrooke | 2,053 | 11th London Classic Open | A47 |
| Dec 2017 | Stephen G Peters | 2,050 | London Classic Open | D02 |
| Dec 2017 | Marco Campos Chacon | 2,040 | London Classic Open | B15 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| London Classic Open | 2017 | 9 | 4 | 1,981 |
| 11th London Classic Open | 2019 | 8 | 3 | 1,940 |
| 10th London Classic Open | 2018 | 6 | 2 | 1,910 |
| 103rd BCF ch-U180/2050 | 2016 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,840 |
| 60th Southend Open | 2016 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,023 |
| chT3-BCF 1920 (4NCL) online | 2020 | 5 | 3 | 1,942 |
| Railway 5 Countries 32nd | 2022 | 3 | 1 | 1,848 |
| 61st Southend Easter Open | 2017 | 1 | 0 | 1,769 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Hassan Mugalu's chess games?
42 games by Hassan Mugalu, from Apr 2016 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 Hassan Mugalu has played.
What does Hassan Mugalu play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Hassan Mugalu opens with 1.Nf3 (55% of games), 1.d4 (45% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Hassan Mugalu answers 1...c6 (71% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games), 1...g6 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Hassan Mugalu play as White?
As White, Hassan Mugalu's most-played openings in our database are: London System (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Rat Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Hassan Mugalu play as Black?
As Black, Hassan Mugalu most often plays: Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Hassan Mugalu's FIDE rating?
Hassan Mugalu is currently rated 1,889 in classical chess, 1,857 in rapid and 1,944 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,943 (Jul 2016).
How many games has Hassan Mugalu played?
Our database contains 42 games by Hassan Mugalu, covering Apr 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 2 draws, 24 losses (38.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Hassan Mugalu?
42 games by Hassan Mugalu 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.