Prepare against Ivan Mukuye
Uganda · World #60,549 classical · FIDE ID 10004076
When preparing against Ivan Mukuye, expect 1.e4 in 84% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (67% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (75%).
Our database contains 48 games by Ivan Mukuye, covering Feb 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Ivan Mukuye's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Ivan Mukuye 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 | 1,854 | 2,016 | Feb 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,892 | 1,998 | Sep 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,897 | 1,973 | Oct 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 48 | 22 | 6 | 20 | 45.8% |
| As White | 25 | 11 | 2 | 12 | 44.0% |
| As Black | 23 | 11 | 4 | 8 | 47.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Ivan Mukuye's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Ivan Mukuye's side.
First moves as White (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 84.0% | 47.6% |
| d4 | 3 | 12.0% | 66.7% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 4.0% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 84% of White games, 47.6% score
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Mukuye usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Mukuye usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …c6 (19% of these games) — Mukuye usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 12% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Mukuye usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 6 | 66.7% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 22.2% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 75.0% | 61.1% |
| e5 | 3 | 25.0% | 33.3% |
Ivan Mukuye's chess games
All 48 games by Ivan Mukuye in the Chess.ceo database (Feb 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: 22 wins, 6 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Scotch Game | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Danish Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Englund Gambit | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A43 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E61 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A35 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2021 | David Mugisha | 1,950 | chT-UGA 2122 | A51 |
| Oct 2021 | Innocent Kimera | 1,881 | m-Kampala6 | B01 |
| Jan 2024 | Julius Ceaser Kageni | 1,770 | chT-UGA 2324 | C50 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Kampala Kireka Open | 2018 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,919 |
| Kireka Open | 2017 | 8 | 5 | 1,659 |
| chT-UGA | 2022 | 7 | 2 | 1,422 |
| m-Kampala6 | 2021 | 7 | 4 | 1,938 |
| Kampala Classic 2000 Open | 2017 | 6 | 4 | 2,182 |
| chT-UGA 2324 | 2024 | 5 | 1 | 1,442 |
| chT-UGA 2122 | 2021 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,886 |
| Makerere Interhall Cup | 2016 | 3 | 2 | – |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Ivan Mukuye's chess games?
48 games by Ivan Mukuye, from Feb 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 Ivan Mukuye has played.
What does Ivan Mukuye play on the first move as White?
Across 25 games with White in our database, Ivan Mukuye opens with 1.e4 (84% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Ivan Mukuye answers 1...e5 (67% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (75% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games).
What openings does Ivan Mukuye play as White?
As White, Ivan Mukuye's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (4 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 25 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Ivan Mukuye play as Black?
As Black, Ivan Mukuye most often plays: Englund Gambit (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Philidor (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Ivan Mukuye's FIDE rating?
Ivan Mukuye is currently rated 1,854 in classical chess, 1,892 in rapid and 1,897 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,016 (Feb 2017).
How many games has Ivan Mukuye played?
Our database contains 48 games by Ivan Mukuye, covering Feb 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 22 wins, 6 draws, 20 losses (45.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Ivan Mukuye?
48 games by Ivan Mukuye 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.