Prepare against Ignatius Njobvu
FM · BWA · World #11,614 classical · FIDE ID 11300132
Our database contains 200 games by Ignatius Njobvu, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Ignatius Njobvu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ignatius Njobvu 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 | 2,146 | 2,250 | Oct 2012 |
| Rapid | 2,218 | 2,233 | Nov 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 200 | 80 | 49 | 71 | 40.0% |
| As White | 100 | 47 | 25 | 28 | 47.0% |
| As Black | 100 | 33 | 24 | 43 | 33.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ignatius Njobvu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ignatius Njobvu's side.
First moves as White (100 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 72 | 72.0% | 59.7% |
| e4 | 20 | 20.0% | 55.0% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 7.0% | 64.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.0% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 72% of White games, 59.7% score
- …Nf6 (64% of these games) — Njobvu usually continues c4 (54.7% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Njobvu usually continues c4 (57.1% score)
- …b5 (1% of these games) — Njobvu usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 20% of White games, 55.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Njobvu usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Njobvu usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …Nf6 (15% of these games) — Njobvu usually continues e5 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (47 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 17 | 36.2% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 10 | 21.3% | 55.0% |
| c6 | 9 | 19.1% | 44.4% |
| c5 | 7 | 14.9% | 28.6% |
| e5 | 3 | 6.4% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (31 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 51.6% | 40.6% |
| Nf6 | 12 | 38.7% | 33.3% |
| c6 | 2 | 6.5% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.2% | 0.0% |
Ignatius Njobvu's chess games
All 200 games by Ignatius Njobvu in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 80 wins, 49 draws, 71 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A48 | Indian Defense | 12 | 6/3/3 | 50.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| E09 | Catalan | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E14 | Queen's Indian Defense | 5 | 2/3/0 | 40.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| A48 | London System | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D45 | Slav Defense | 12 | 4/5/3 | 33.3% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 10 | 5/1/4 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 7 | 1/2/4 | 14.3% |
| C14 | French: Classical Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| D11 | Réti Opening | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A13 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2013 | Slim Belkhodja | 2,444 | Africa-ch Open | A40 |
| Nov 2005 | Kenny Solomon | 2,353 | ch-Africa | E32 |
| May 2006 | Folco Vincenzo Castaldo | 2,347 | Olympiad-37 | D45 |
| May 2006 | Helgi Dam Ziska | 2,306 | Olympiad-37 | E81 |
| Apr 2011 | Lova Rafenohery | 2,291 | Gaborone zt 4.3 | A48 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wch U12 | 1993 | 22 | 8.5 | 2,314 |
| Gaborone zt 4.3 | 2013 | 13 | 7 | 2,243 |
| Olympiad-36 | 2004 | 12 | 4.5 | 2,229 |
| Olympiad-32 | 1996 | 12 | 5 | 2,226 |
| Olympiad-39 | 2010 | 11 | 6 | 2,264 |
| Olympiad-37 | 2006 | 11 | 6.5 | 2,347 |
| Olympiad-38 | 2008 | 11 | 4.5 | 2,218 |
| Wch U16 | 1995 | 10 | 5 | 2,188 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ignatius Njobvu's chess games?
200 games by Ignatius Njobvu, from Apr 2003 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 Ignatius Njobvu has played.
What does Ignatius Njobvu play on the first move as White?
Across 100 games with White in our database, Ignatius Njobvu opens with 1.d4 (72% of games), 1.e4 (20% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ignatius Njobvu answers 1...e6 (36% of games), 1...Nf6 (21% of games), 1...c6 (19% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (52% of games), 1...Nf6 (39% of games), 1...c6 (6% of games).
What openings does Ignatius Njobvu play as White?
As White, Ignatius Njobvu's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation (9 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 100 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ignatius Njobvu play as Black?
As Black, Ignatius Njobvu most often plays: Slav Defense (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Alekhine Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (7 games, 14.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 100 games.
What is Ignatius Njobvu's FIDE rating?
Ignatius Njobvu is currently rated 2,146 in classical chess, 2,218 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,250 (Oct 2012).
How many games has Ignatius Njobvu played?
Our database contains 200 games by Ignatius Njobvu, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 80 wins, 49 draws, 71 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ignatius Njobvu?
200 games by Ignatius Njobvu 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.