Prepare against Kela Kaulule Siame
CM · ZMB · World #8,928 classical · FIDE ID 8701709
When preparing against Kela Kaulule Siame, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...b6 (53% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (91%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Queen's Pawn Game as White, 44.4% over 18 games.
Our database contains 75 games by Kela Kaulule Siame, covering Dec 2012 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Kela Kaulule Siame's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kela Kaulule Siame 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 | 2,188 | 2,211 | Dec 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,036 | 2,122 | Aug 2013 |
| Blitz | 2,038 | 2,141 | Sep 2018 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 75 | 33 | 14 | 28 | 44.0% |
| As White | 38 | 18 | 7 | 13 | 47.4% |
| As Black | 37 | 15 | 7 | 15 | 40.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kela Kaulule Siame's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kela Kaulule Siame's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 38 | 100.0% | 56.6% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 56.6% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Siame usually continues Bg5 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Siame usually continues Bg5 (62.5% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Siame usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| b6 | 9 | 52.9% | 44.4% |
| c5 | 5 | 29.4% | 40.0% |
| e6 | 2 | 11.8% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 10 | 90.9% | 65.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 9.1% | 100.0% |
Kela Kaulule Siame's chess games
All 75 games by Kela Kaulule Siame in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2012 - Sep 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: 33 wins, 14 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 18 | 8/3/7 | 44.4% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 16 | 9/2/5 | 56.3% |
| A43 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A44 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B00 | Owen Defense | 9 | 3/2/4 | 33.3% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B35 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 0/2/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D30 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A00 | Mieses Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A13 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2018 | Andrew Kayonde | 2,398 | ch-ZAM | D31 |
| Mar 2018 | Richmond Phiri | 2,342 | ch-ZAM | A45 |
| Jul 2015 | Gillan Bwalya | 2,337 | Johannesburg Tsogo Sun Open | D00 |
| Jan 2020 | Providence Oatlhotse | 2,264 | chT-RSA Regions | A37 |
| Apr 2018 | David Silva | 2,256 | Matola zt 4.3 | A45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad-43 | 2018 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,164 |
| Centurion Capablanca FM | 2014 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,147 |
| Kimberley Moja | 2022 | 9 | 3 | 2,143 |
| Johannesburg PSS Open | 2016 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,907 |
| ch-ZAM | 2018 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,308 |
| ZAM Open | 2017 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,062 |
| Johannesburg Tsogo Sun Open | 2015 | 7 | 5 | 2,225 |
| chT-RSA Regions | 2020 | 6 | 5.5 | 2,402 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kela Kaulule Siame's chess games?
75 games by Kela Kaulule Siame, from Dec 2012 to Sep 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 Kela Kaulule Siame has played.
What does Kela Kaulule Siame play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Kela Kaulule Siame opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kela Kaulule Siame answers 1...b6 (53% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games), 1...e6 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (91% of games), 1...Nf6 (9% of games).
What openings does Kela Kaulule Siame play as White?
As White, Kela Kaulule Siame's most-played openings in our database are: Queen's Pawn Game (18 games, 44.4% win rate); Trompowsky Attack (16 games, 56.3% win rate); Horwitz Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kela Kaulule Siame play as Black?
As Black, Kela Kaulule Siame most often plays: Owen Defense (9 games, 33.3% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (4 games, 100.0% win rate); Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 37 games.
What is Kela Kaulule Siame's FIDE rating?
Kela Kaulule Siame is currently rated 2,188 in classical chess, 2,036 in rapid and 2,038 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,211 (Dec 2021).
How many games has Kela Kaulule Siame played?
Our database contains 75 games by Kela Kaulule Siame, covering Dec 2012 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 33 wins, 14 draws, 28 losses (44.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kela Kaulule Siame?
75 games by Kela Kaulule Siame 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.