Prepare against Job Atabor
CM · NGA · World #38,102 classical · FIDE ID 8503800
Our database contains 79 games by Job Atabor, covering Jul 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Job Atabor's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Job Atabor 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 | 1,944 | 1,958 | Oct 2022 |
| Rapid | 1,957 | 1,964 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,972 | 1,981 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 79 | 27 | 11 | 41 | 34.2% |
| As White | 36 | 18 | 5 | 13 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 43 | 9 | 6 | 28 | 20.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Job Atabor's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Job Atabor's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 75.0% | 55.6% |
| d4 | 8 | 22.2% | 68.8% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 75% of White games, 55.6% score
- …c5 (33% of these games) — Atabor usually continues Nf3 (38.9% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — Atabor usually continues Nf3 (80.0% score)
- …c6 (11% of these games) — Atabor usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 22% of White games, 68.8% score
- …Nf6 (38% of these games) — Atabor usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Atabor usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Atabor usually continues d5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 11 | 50.0% | 18.2% |
| c5 | 9 | 40.9% | 27.8% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 4.5% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 50.0% | 16.7% |
| c5 | 3 | 25.0% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 25.0% | 33.3% |
Job Atabor's chess games
All 79 games by Job Atabor in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 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: 27 wins, 11 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B21 | Sicilian | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B17 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C24 | Philidor | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B23 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C58 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 10 | 2/0/8 | 20.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B09 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B75 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E61 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2021 | Jan Van de Mortel | 2,416 | Titled Arena May 8th | B00 |
| May 2021 | Leonel Figueredo Losada | 2,369 | Titled Arena May 8th | B21 |
| Mar 2021 | Kamran Shirazi | 2,349 | Titled Arena Mar 6th | B00 |
| Mar 2021 | Rene Wittke | 2,329 | Titled Arena Mar 6th | B12 |
| Mar 2022 | Oluwafemi Daniel Balogun | 2,308 | Lome zt 4.2 | E61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Arena May 8th | 2021 | 26 | 8.5 | 2,045 |
| Titled Arena Mar 6th | 2021 | 17 | 7 | 2,115 |
| Abuja Positive Minds Open | 2015 | 7 | 3 | 2,165 |
| 37th Lagos PLC Open | 2014 | 7 | 4 | 2,079 |
| 1st Lagos State Open | 2013 | 7 | 3.5 | – |
| Monrovia zt 4.4 | 2017 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,852 |
| Lome zt 4.2 | 2022 | 4 | 3 | 2,353 |
| Titled Arena Apr 3rd | 2021 | 2 | 0 | 1,825 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Job Atabor's chess games?
79 games by Job Atabor, from Jul 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 Job Atabor has played.
What does Job Atabor play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Job Atabor opens with 1.e4 (75% of games), 1.d4 (22% of games), 1.Nf3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Job Atabor answers 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...c5 (41% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (50% of games), 1...c5 (25% of games), 1...d5 (25% of games).
What openings does Job Atabor play as White?
As White, Job Atabor's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Job Atabor play as Black?
As Black, Job Atabor most often plays: Alekhine Defense (10 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 43 games.
What is Job Atabor's FIDE rating?
Job Atabor is currently rated 1,944 in classical chess, 1,957 in rapid and 1,972 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,958 (Oct 2022).
How many games has Job Atabor played?
Our database contains 79 games by Job Atabor, covering Jul 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 27 wins, 11 draws, 41 losses (34.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Job Atabor?
79 games by Job Atabor 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.