Prepare against Isaac Munanira
Uganda · World #18,015 classical · FIDE ID 10000267
Our database contains 32 games by Isaac Munanira, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Isaac Munanira's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Isaac Munanira 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 | 2,075 | 2,200 | Oct 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,045 | 2,109 | Feb 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,033 | 2,146 | Nov 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 10 | 3 | 19 | 31.3% |
| As White | 15 | 5 | 2 | 8 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 17 | 5 | 1 | 11 | 29.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Isaac Munanira's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Isaac Munanira's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 13 | 86.7% | 46.2% |
| e4 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 6.7% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 87% of White games, 46.2% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Munanira usually continues c4 (12.5% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Munanira usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Munanira usually continues e3 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 7% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d6 (100% of these games)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 4 | 50.0% | 62.5% |
| e5 | 4 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 85.7% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 14.3% | 0.0% |
Isaac Munanira's chess games
All 32 games by Isaac Munanira in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 10 wins, 3 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D13 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D27 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D70 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D58 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D07 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Réti Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2004 | Karim Amer | 2,250 | Olympiad-36 | D07 |
| Jun 2006 | Ofentse Molale | 2,211 | Olympiad-37 | D13 |
| Oct 2004 | Manoj Kumar | 2,036 | Olympiad-36 | E12 |
| Dec 2011 | Denis Kibuuka | 2,005 | ch-UGA | D55 |
| Dec 2011 | Lenard Chabo | 1,950 | ch-UGA | A40 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad-37 | 2006 | 13 | 3.5 | 2,056 |
| ch-UGA | 2011 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,955 |
| Olympiad-36 | 2004 | 8 | 2 | 2,041 |
| chT-UGA | 2019 | 2 | 1.5 | 2,123 |
| chT-UGA 2324 | 2024 | 1 | 1 | 2,065 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Isaac Munanira's chess games?
32 games by Isaac Munanira, from Apr 2003 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 Isaac Munanira has played.
What does Isaac Munanira play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Isaac Munanira opens with 1.d4 (87% of games), 1.e4 (7% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Isaac Munanira answers 1...c5 (50% of games), 1...e5 (50% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (86% of games), 1...Nf6 (14% of games).
What openings does Isaac Munanira play as White?
As White, Isaac Munanira's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Dutch Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Isaac Munanira play as Black?
As Black, Isaac Munanira most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Isaac Munanira's FIDE rating?
Isaac Munanira is currently rated 2,075 in classical chess, 2,045 in rapid and 2,033 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,200 (Oct 2004).
How many games has Isaac Munanira played?
Our database contains 32 games by Isaac Munanira, covering Apr 2003 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 3 draws, 19 losses (31.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Isaac Munanira?
32 games by Isaac Munanira 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.