Prepare against Joshua Katumba
Uganda · World #79,277 classical · FIDE ID 10004254
When preparing against Joshua Katumba, expect 1.e4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (93% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (81%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian as Black, 60.0% over 15 games.
Our database contains 139 games by Joshua Katumba, covering Nov 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Joshua Katumba's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joshua Katumba 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 | 1,792 | 1,894 | Mar 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,916 | 1,916 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,854 | 1,854 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 139 | 78 | 19 | 42 | 56.1% |
| As White | 69 | 40 | 11 | 18 | 58.0% |
| As Black | 70 | 38 | 8 | 24 | 54.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joshua Katumba's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joshua Katumba's side.
First moves as White (69 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 65 | 94.2% | 63.8% |
| d4 | 4 | 5.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 63.8% score
- …e5 (42% of these games) — Katumba usually continues Nf3 (70.4% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Katumba usually continues Nf3 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (12% of these games) — Katumba usually continues d4 (64.3% score)
- 1.d4 — 6% of White games, 100.0% score
- …d5 (75% of these games) — Katumba usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (25% of these games) — Katumba usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (28 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 26 | 92.9% | 67.3% |
| d6 | 1 | 3.6% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 3.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 26 | 81.3% | 59.6% |
| Nf6 | 6 | 18.8% | 33.3% |
Joshua Katumba's chess games
All 139 games by Joshua Katumba in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 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: 78 wins, 19 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C66 | Ruy Lopez | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| B54 | Sicilian | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 3/2/0 | 60.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B06 | Caro-Kann | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C01 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 15 | 9/2/4 | 60.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| D00 | London System | 6 | 3/0/3 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C13 | Richter-Veresov Attack | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C13 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A68 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2016 | Harold Wanyama | 2,269 | Kireka Open | B43 |
| Mar 2019 | Walter Okas | 2,207 | Kampala Zabasajja Memorial Open | D45 |
| Dec 2021 | Rajab Kamoga | 2,077 | Kampala Rwabushenyi Memorial | D03 |
| Nov 2017 | Deng Khor Kuol Michael | 2,057 | ch-UGA Open | B54 |
| Jul 2018 | Rogers Kalema | 1,893 | chT-UGA | D35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kireka Open | 2017 | 14 | 9 | 2,206 |
| Kampala Rwabushenyi Memorial | 2021 | 13 | 8 | 1,931 |
| chT-UGA | 2022 | 9 | 5 | 1,960 |
| ch-UGA Open | 2022 | 9 | 6 | 2,037 |
| Kampala Zabasajja Memorial Open | 2022 | 9 | 4 | 1,803 |
| Kampala Match | 2021 | 8 | 5 | 1,917 |
| ch-AFR Amateurs U2000 | 2024 | 8 | 4 | 1,858 |
| 3rd Kampala Kireka Open | 2018 | 8 | 4 | 1,870 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joshua Katumba's chess games?
139 games by Joshua Katumba, from Nov 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 Joshua Katumba has played.
What does Joshua Katumba play on the first move as White?
Across 69 games with White in our database, Joshua Katumba opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.d4 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joshua Katumba answers 1...c5 (93% of games), 1...d6 (4% of games), 1...e5 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (81% of games), 1...Nf6 (19% of games).
What openings does Joshua Katumba play as White?
As White, Joshua Katumba's most-played openings in our database are: Ruy Lopez (8 games, 75.0% win rate); Sicilian (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Philidor (5 games, 60.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 69 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joshua Katumba play as Black?
As Black, Joshua Katumba most often plays: Sicilian (15 games, 60.0% win rate); Slav Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 70 games.
What is Joshua Katumba's FIDE rating?
Joshua Katumba is currently rated 1,792 in classical chess, 1,916 in rapid and 1,854 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,894 (Mar 2017).
How many games has Joshua Katumba played?
Our database contains 139 games by Joshua Katumba, covering Nov 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 78 wins, 19 draws, 42 losses (56.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joshua Katumba?
139 games by Joshua Katumba 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.