Prepare against Joseph Kaamu
Uganda · World #116,585 classical · FIDE ID 10000348
When preparing against Joseph Kaamu, expect 1.e4 in 96% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (91%).
Our database contains 152 games by Joseph Kaamu, covering Sep 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Joseph Kaamu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joseph Kaamu 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 | 1,683 | 1,860 | Nov 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,758 | 1,758 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,753 | 1,753 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 152 | 65 | 17 | 70 | 42.8% |
| As White | 70 | 32 | 10 | 28 | 45.7% |
| As Black | 82 | 33 | 7 | 42 | 40.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joseph Kaamu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joseph Kaamu's side.
First moves as White (70 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 67 | 95.7% | 50.7% |
| d4 | 2 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.4% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 50.7% score
- …e5 (37% of these games) — Kaamu usually continues Nf3 (62.0% score)
- …c5 (24% of these games) — Kaamu usually continues Nf3 (34.4% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Kaamu usually continues d4 (68.8% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 100.0% score
- …c6 (50% of these games) — Kaamu usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Kaamu usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (43 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 43 | 100.0% | 52.3% |
As Black against 1.d4 (22 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 90.9% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 4.5% | 0.0% |
Joseph Kaamu's chess games
All 152 games by Joseph Kaamu in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 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: 65 wins, 17 draws, 70 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B28 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C78 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B12 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C62 | Ruy Lopez | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B85 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French Defense | 14 | 9/0/5 | 64.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| D80 | Grünfeld Defense | 8 | 5/0/3 | 62.5% |
| C13 | French: Classical Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D00 | Indian Defense | 6 | 1/1/4 | 16.7% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| C07 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A08 | King's Indian Attack | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| E60 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2012 | Simon Gonza | 2,200 | UGA Olympic Qual 2nd | B01 |
| Dec 2016 | Ben Magana | 2,149 | Kireka Open | C88 |
| Dec 2011 | Patrick Ojok | 2,000 | ch-UGA | C11 |
| Dec 2011 | Brian Mugabi | 2,000 | ch-UGA | B21 |
| Feb 2020 | Michael Mawanda | 1,970 | Kampala Kantinti Memorial Open | B90 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-UGA | 2022 | 19 | 11.5 | 2,032 |
| Kampala Zabasajja Memorial Open | 2024 | 18 | 7.5 | 1,558 |
| Kireka Open | 2017 | 14 | 7 | 1,978 |
| Kampala Rwabushenyi Memorial | 2021 | 13 | 7 | 1,668 |
| ch-UGA | 2011 | 10 | 5 | 1,988 |
| ch-UGA Open | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 1,485 |
| UGA Olympic Qual 2nd | 2012 | 7 | 3 | 1,971 |
| Kampala Sagewood Cup | 2024 | 7 | 4 | 1,779 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joseph Kaamu's chess games?
152 games by Joseph Kaamu, from Sep 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 Joseph Kaamu has played.
What does Joseph Kaamu play on the first move as White?
Across 70 games with White in our database, Joseph Kaamu opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games), 1.c4 (1% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joseph Kaamu answers 1...e6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (91% of games), 1...e6 (5% of games), 1...d6 (5% of games).
What openings does Joseph Kaamu play as White?
As White, Joseph Kaamu's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 70 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joseph Kaamu play as Black?
As Black, Joseph Kaamu most often plays: French Defense (14 games, 64.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (12 games, 50.0% win rate); Grünfeld Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 82 games.
What is Joseph Kaamu's FIDE rating?
Joseph Kaamu is currently rated 1,683 in classical chess, 1,758 in rapid and 1,753 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,860 (Nov 2017).
How many games has Joseph Kaamu played?
Our database contains 152 games by Joseph Kaamu, covering Sep 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 65 wins, 17 draws, 70 losses (42.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joseph Kaamu?
152 games by Joseph Kaamu 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.