Prepare against Joyce Kabengano
Uganda · World #94,035 classical · FIDE ID 10000836
When preparing against Joyce Kabengano, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (83% of games); against 1.d4, 1...c5 (68%).
Our database contains 106 games by Joyce Kabengano, covering Mar 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Joyce Kabengano's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Joyce Kabengano 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 | 1,747 | 1,753 | Mar 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,682 | 1,707 | Jun 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,681 | 1,717 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 106 | 38 | 22 | 46 | 35.8% |
| As White | 53 | 23 | 11 | 19 | 43.4% |
| As Black | 53 | 15 | 11 | 27 | 28.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Joyce Kabengano's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Joyce Kabengano's side.
First moves as White (53 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 53 | 100.0% | 53.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 53.8% score
- …e5 (51% of these games) — Kabengano usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Kabengano usually continues Nf3 (19.2% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Kabengano usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 25 | 83.3% | 36.0% |
| e5 | 3 | 10.0% | 33.3% |
| g6 | 2 | 6.7% | 25.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 13 | 68.4% | 53.8% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 21.1% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
Joyce Kabengano's chess games
All 106 games by Joyce Kabengano in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2014 - 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: 38 wins, 22 draws, 46 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B98 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game: Scotch Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 13 | 4/4/5 | 30.8% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 12 | 4/2/6 | 33.3% |
| B42 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E32 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E20 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2020 | Ajier Agol Dut | 1,965 | Kampala Open | C02 |
| Mar 2018 | Ivan Mugabe | 1,770 | Kampala Kawuma Open | B40 |
| Nov 2014 | Myada Elgohary | 1,753 | Cairo Africa zt 4.2 w | B70 |
| Jan 2022 | Peter Anthony Kiberu | 1,690 | Kampala Zabasajja Memorial Open | C23 |
| Jul 2016 | Christine Namaganda | 1,564 | ch-Africa w | D05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UGA Oly qual w | 2018 | 13 | 6.5 | 1,535 |
| chT-UGA | 2022 | 12 | 8 | 1,584 |
| Kampala Zabasajja Memorial Open | 2022 | 10 | 5 | 1,649 |
| ch-Africa w | 2016 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,578 |
| Olympiad Women-42 | 2016 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,500 |
| 27th Universiad w | 2013 | 8 | 2 | 1,613 |
| ch-UGA Open | 2022 | 8 | 4 | 1,698 |
| Kampala Kawuma Open | 2018 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,652 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Joyce Kabengano's chess games?
106 games by Joyce Kabengano, from Mar 2014 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 Joyce Kabengano has played.
What does Joyce Kabengano play on the first move as White?
Across 53 games with White in our database, Joyce Kabengano opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Joyce Kabengano answers 1...c5 (83% of games), 1...e5 (10% of games), 1...g6 (7% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...c5 (68% of games), 1...Nf6 (21% of games), 1...g6 (5% of games).
What openings does Joyce Kabengano play as White?
As White, Joyce Kabengano's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Bishop's Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 53 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Joyce Kabengano play as Black?
As Black, Joyce Kabengano most often plays: Benoni Defense (13 games, 30.8% win rate); Sicilian (12 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 16.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 53 games.
What is Joyce Kabengano's FIDE rating?
Joyce Kabengano is currently rated 1,747 in classical chess, 1,682 in rapid and 1,681 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,753 (Mar 2026).
How many games has Joyce Kabengano played?
Our database contains 106 games by Joyce Kabengano, covering Mar 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 38 wins, 22 draws, 46 losses (35.8% win rate).
How do I prepare against Joyce Kabengano?
106 games by Joyce Kabengano 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.