Prepare against Iyefu Joy ONOJA
NGA · World #38,680 classical · FIDE ID 8501181
When preparing against Iyefu Joy ONOJA, expect 1.d4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (88%).
Our database contains 50 games by Iyefu Joy ONOJA, covering May 2020 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Iyefu Joy ONOJA's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Iyefu Joy ONOJA 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 | 1,942 | 1,991 | Apr 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,872 | 1,872 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,913 | 1,913 | Oct 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 20 | 4 | 26 | 40.0% |
| As White | 28 | 14 | 3 | 11 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 22 | 6 | 1 | 15 | 27.3% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2012-2026): 370 rated games against 231 different opponents, across 46 events in 3 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 225 | 116 | 41 | 68 | 51.6% | 1,854 | 1,912 | 13 |
| Rapid | 32 | 17 | 4 | 11 | 53.1% | 1,982 | 1,715 | 8 |
| Blitz | 56 | 28 | 3 | 25 | 50.0% | 1,891 | 1,863 | 5 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 110 | 34 | 21 | 55 | 30.9% |
| Against lower-rated | 137 | 76 | 27 | 34 | 55.5% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs FM · 4 vs WIM · 9 vs WFM · 7 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
1 tournament win from 39 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 36 | 17 | 3 | 16 | 1,925 | 1,925 |
| 2025 | 62 | 37 | 10 | 15 | 1,850 | 1,984 |
| 2024 | 91 | 49 | 11 | 31 | 1,879 | 1,873 |
| 2023 | 62 | 29 | 15 | 18 | 1,853 | 1,874 |
| 2022 | 94 | 52 | 18 | 24 | 1,827 | 1,855 |
| 2021 | 9 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 1,826 | 1,781 |
| 2020 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 1,776 | 1,776 |
| 2012 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1,791 | 1,391 |
Where Iyefu Joy ONOJA has played
Nigeria (44) · India (1) · Uzbekistan (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 26 | 92.9% | 59.6% |
| c4 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 93% of White games, 59.6% score
- …Nf6 (62% of these games) — ONOJA usually continues Nf3 (57.1% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — ONOJA usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — ONOJA usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 4% of White games, 0.0% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — ONOJA usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 5 | 50.0% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 50.0% | 40.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 87.5% | 28.6% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 12.5% | 100.0% |
Iyefu Joy ONOJA's chess games
All 50 games by Iyefu Joy ONOJA in the Chess.ceo database (May 2020 - Oct 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: 20 wins, 4 draws, 26 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game | 9 | 4/1/4 | 44.4% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B08 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D14 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French: Winawer Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C10 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A12 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2020 | Alan-Safar Ramoutar | 2,305 | FIDE Inter Con Cup U18 | A48 |
| May 2026 | Deborah Ebimobo-ere QUICKPEN | 2,141 | Nigeria Chess Olympiad Qualifiers 2026 | Women | A25 |
| May 2026 | Azumi Ayisha SULEIMAN | 2,071 | Nigeria Chess Olympiad Qualifiers 2026 | Women | E10 |
| Mar 2026 | Elnara Eynullaeva | 2,036 | Queens' Online Chess Festival | Semi-Final | D02 |
| May 2026 | Toritsemuwa Ofowino | 2,002 | Nigeria Chess Olympiad Qualifiers 2026 | Women | D30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nigeria Chess Olympiad Qualifiers 2026 | Women | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,973 |
| ch-NGR w | 2021 | 9 | 4 | 1,781 |
| Queens' Online Chess Festival | Semi-Final | 2026 | 9 | 4 | 1,846 |
| Olympiad Women-44 | 2022 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,535 |
| FIDE Inter Con Cup U18 | 2020 | 5 | 1 | 2,084 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Women | Matches 1-25 | 2026 | 5 | 2 | 1,695 |
| Online Olympiad Div4 C | 2020 | 4 | 3 | – |
| Online Olympiad Div3 B | 2020 | 1 | 0 | 1,266 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Iyefu Joy ONOJA's chess games?
50 games by Iyefu Joy ONOJA, from May 2020 to Oct 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 Iyefu Joy ONOJA has played.
What does Iyefu Joy ONOJA play on the first move as White?
Across 28 games with White in our database, Iyefu Joy ONOJA opens with 1.d4 (93% of games), 1.c4 (4% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Iyefu Joy ONOJA answers 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...e6 (50% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (88% of games), 1...Nf6 (13% of games).
What openings does Iyefu Joy ONOJA play as White?
As White, Iyefu Joy ONOJA's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (9 games, 44.4% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); London System (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 28 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Iyefu Joy ONOJA play as Black?
As Black, Iyefu Joy ONOJA most often plays: London System (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Winawer Variation (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 22 games.
What is Iyefu Joy ONOJA's FIDE rating?
Iyefu Joy ONOJA is currently rated 1,942 in classical chess, 1,872 in rapid and 1,913 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,991 (Apr 2026).
How many games has Iyefu Joy ONOJA played?
Our database contains 50 games by Iyefu Joy ONOJA, covering May 2020 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 4 draws, 26 losses (40.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Iyefu Joy ONOJA?
50 games by Iyefu Joy ONOJA 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.