Prepare against Ivan Jalagatha Mugisha
Uganda · World #60,280 classical · FIDE ID 10003738
When preparing against Ivan Jalagatha Mugisha, expect 1.e4 in 46% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (36% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (44%).
Our database contains 129 games by Ivan Jalagatha Mugisha, covering Jul 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ivan Jalagatha Mugisha's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ivan Jalagatha Mugisha 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 | 1,855 | 1,990 | Sep 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,814 | 1,891 | Feb 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,802 | 1,871 | Apr 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 129 | 66 | 20 | 43 | 51.2% |
| As White | 63 | 38 | 4 | 21 | 60.3% |
| As Black | 66 | 28 | 16 | 22 | 42.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ivan Jalagatha Mugisha's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ivan Jalagatha Mugisha's side.
First moves as White (63 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 29 | 46.0% | 51.7% |
| c4 | 13 | 20.6% | 73.1% |
| Nf3 | 11 | 17.5% | 72.7% |
| d4 | 8 | 12.7% | 75.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.6% | 100.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.6% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 46% of White games, 51.7% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Mugisha usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (28% of these games) — Mugisha usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …c6 (14% of these games) — Mugisha usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 21% of White games, 73.1% score
- …e5 (38% of these games) — Mugisha usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (31% of these games) — Mugisha usually continues Nc3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Mugisha usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 35.7% | 65.0% |
| c5 | 9 | 32.1% | 66.7% |
| g6 | 5 | 17.9% | 60.0% |
| d6 | 2 | 7.1% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 44.0% | 27.3% |
| d5 | 9 | 36.0% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 8.0% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 4.0% | 100.0% |
Ivan Jalagatha Mugisha's chess games
All 129 games by Ivan Jalagatha Mugisha in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2017 - 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: 66 wins, 20 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| D02 | Réti Opening | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A85 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| E72 | Modern Defense | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A06 | Réti Opening | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A31 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A40 | English Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A40 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2019 | Bob Bibasa | 2,163 | chT-UGA | A04 |
| Dec 2019 | Manyang Peter Majur | 2,052 | 4th Kampala Kireka Open | D00 |
| Dec 2021 | James Madol Panchol | 2,043 | Kampala Rwabushenyi Memorial | E65 |
| Nov 2022 | James Kabui Nyaga | 1,917 | ch-Africa U2000 | E90 |
| Nov 2022 | Hessin Humad Abdallah | 1,889 | ch-Africa U2000 | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kampala Rwabushenyi Memorial | 2021 | 15 | 9 | 1,949 |
| ch-Africa U2000 | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 1,934 |
| ch-AFR Amateurs U2000 | 2024 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,754 |
| chT-UGA | 2019 | 8 | 5.5 | 2,215 |
| chT-UGA 2324 | 2024 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,936 |
| Kampala Kawuma Open | 2018 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,784 |
| Kampala Zabasajja Memorial Open | 2020 | 7 | 4 | 1,904 |
| Kireka Open | 2017 | 7 | 3.5 | 1,782 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ivan Jalagatha Mugisha's chess games?
129 games by Ivan Jalagatha Mugisha, from Jul 2017 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 Ivan Jalagatha Mugisha has played.
What does Ivan Jalagatha Mugisha play on the first move as White?
Across 63 games with White in our database, Ivan Jalagatha Mugisha opens with 1.e4 (46% of games), 1.c4 (21% of games), 1.Nf3 (17% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ivan Jalagatha Mugisha answers 1...e5 (36% of games), 1...c5 (32% of games), 1...g6 (18% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (44% of games), 1...d5 (36% of games), 1...c5 (8% of games).
What openings does Ivan Jalagatha Mugisha play as White?
As White, Ivan Jalagatha Mugisha's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Réti Opening (5 games, 80.0% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 63 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ivan Jalagatha Mugisha play as Black?
As Black, Ivan Jalagatha Mugisha most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Modern Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate); Réti Opening (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 66 games.
What is Ivan Jalagatha Mugisha's FIDE rating?
Ivan Jalagatha Mugisha is currently rated 1,855 in classical chess, 1,814 in rapid and 1,802 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,990 (Sep 2017).
How many games has Ivan Jalagatha Mugisha played?
Our database contains 129 games by Ivan Jalagatha Mugisha, covering Jul 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 66 wins, 20 draws, 43 losses (51.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ivan Jalagatha Mugisha?
129 games by Ivan Jalagatha Mugisha 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.