Prepare against Jeffrey Kikabi
Uganda · World #88,282 classical · FIDE ID 10000623
When preparing against Jeffrey Kikabi, expect 1.e4 in 54% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (35% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (72%).
Our database contains 108 games by Jeffrey Kikabi, covering Apr 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Jeffrey Kikabi's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Jeffrey Kikabi 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 | 1,764 | 1,828 | Mar 2019 |
| Rapid | 1,790 | 1,852 | Apr 2022 |
| Blitz | 1,760 | 1,821 | Oct 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 108 | 51 | 12 | 45 | 47.2% |
| As White | 52 | 25 | 6 | 21 | 48.1% |
| As Black | 56 | 26 | 6 | 24 | 46.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Jeffrey Kikabi's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Jeffrey Kikabi's side.
First moves as White (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 28 | 53.8% | 48.2% |
| d4 | 24 | 46.2% | 60.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 54% of White games, 48.2% score
- …e5 (32% of these games) — Kikabi usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …c5 (29% of these games) — Kikabi usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …e6 (18% of these games) — Kikabi usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 46% of White games, 60.4% score
- …Nf6 (46% of these games) — Kikabi usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (29% of these games) — Kikabi usually continues Nf3 (60.0% score)
- …e6 (4% of these games) — Kikabi usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (26 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 9 | 34.6% | 50.0% |
| e6 | 7 | 26.9% | 35.7% |
| c6 | 7 | 26.9% | 57.1% |
| d6 | 3 | 11.5% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 72.2% | 61.5% |
| d5 | 4 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
Jeffrey Kikabi's chess games
All 108 games by Jeffrey Kikabi in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2018 - 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: 51 wins, 12 draws, 45 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| D40 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A48 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D52 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B20 | Sicilian | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A14 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2021 | Faruk Fauza Karim Kizza | 1,957 | Kampala Rwabushenyi Memorial | B12 |
| May 2018 | Allan Benjamin Mande | 1,910 | chT-UGA | B06 |
| Mar 2018 | Peter Maguzi | 1,847 | Kampala Kawuma Open | B06 |
| Mar 2018 | Emmanuel Mukose | 1,823 | Kampala Kawuma Open | B07 |
| Mar 2018 | Ezekiel Masiko | 1,717 | Kampala Kawuma Open | B55 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-UGA | 2022 | 22 | 12.5 | 2,026 |
| Kampala Zabasajja Memorial Open | 2024 | 18 | 11.5 | 1,875 |
| Kampala Rwabushenyi Memorial | 2021 | 11 | 6 | 1,849 |
| chT-UGA 2324 | 2024 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,408 |
| ch-UGA Open | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 1,792 |
| Kampala Sagewood Cup | 2024 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,726 |
| Kampala Kawuma Open | 2018 | 8 | 4 | 1,821 |
| 4th Kampala Kireka Open | 2019 | 6 | 4 | 1,677 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Jeffrey Kikabi's chess games?
108 games by Jeffrey Kikabi, from Apr 2018 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 Jeffrey Kikabi has played.
What does Jeffrey Kikabi play on the first move as White?
Across 52 games with White in our database, Jeffrey Kikabi opens with 1.e4 (54% of games), 1.d4 (46% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Jeffrey Kikabi answers 1...c5 (35% of games), 1...e6 (27% of games), 1...c6 (27% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (72% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games).
What openings does Jeffrey Kikabi play as White?
As White, Jeffrey Kikabi's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 52 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Jeffrey Kikabi play as Black?
As Black, Jeffrey Kikabi most often plays: Sicilian (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (6 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 56 games.
What is Jeffrey Kikabi's FIDE rating?
Jeffrey Kikabi is currently rated 1,764 in classical chess, 1,790 in rapid and 1,760 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,828 (Mar 2019).
How many games has Jeffrey Kikabi played?
Our database contains 108 games by Jeffrey Kikabi, covering Apr 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 51 wins, 12 draws, 45 losses (47.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Jeffrey Kikabi?
108 games by Jeffrey Kikabi 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.