Prepare against Koffi Botsoe
Togo · World #102,978 classical · FIDE ID 21200025
When preparing against Koffi Botsoe, expect 1.e4 in 75% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (38% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (54%).
Our database contains 76 games by Koffi Botsoe, covering Sep 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Koffi Botsoe's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Koffi Botsoe 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 | 1,721 | 1,764 | Jan 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,682 | 1,762 | Jul 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,699 | 1,776 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 24 | 5 | 47 | 31.6% |
| As White | 40 | 10 | 3 | 27 | 25.0% |
| As Black | 36 | 14 | 2 | 20 | 38.9% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Koffi Botsoe's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Koffi Botsoe's side.
First moves as White (40 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 30 | 75.0% | 31.7% |
| d4 | 10 | 25.0% | 20.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 75% of White games, 31.7% score
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Botsoe usually continues Bc4 (25.0% score)
- …e5 (20% of these games) — Botsoe usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (17% of these games) — Botsoe usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 25% of White games, 20.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Botsoe usually continues e4 (33.3% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Botsoe usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (20% of these games) — Botsoe usually continues e4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 38.1% | 56.3% |
| d5 | 6 | 28.6% | 33.3% |
| e5 | 5 | 23.8% | 40.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
| Nc6 | 1 | 4.8% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 53.8% | 64.3% |
| d5 | 2 | 15.4% | 50.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 15.4% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 7.7% | 100.0% |
| f5 | 1 | 7.7% | 0.0% |
Koffi Botsoe's chess games
All 76 games by Koffi Botsoe in the Chess.ceo database (Sep 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: 24 wins, 5 draws, 47 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| D00 | Blackmar-Diemer Gambit | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C00 | French Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A00 | French: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C52 | Italian Game: Evans Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C66 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A46 | London System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C87 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2016 | Paul Kehinde BOYO | 1,919 | ch-Africa U2000 | B21 |
| Jun 2022 | Benard Anhwere | 1,890 | chT-Francophonie Rapid | A52 |
| Sep 2016 | Osvaldo Dos Santos Lima | 1,782 | Olympiad-42 | C30 |
| Sep 2018 | Angelo Salvadora | 1,772 | Olympiad-43 | C50 |
| Aug 2016 | Komlan Kouessan Amewounou | 1,771 | ch-Africa U2000 | A46 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad-42 | 2016 | 11 | 4 | 1,822 |
| chT-Francophonie Rapid | 2022 | 11 | 6 | 1,849 |
| Olympiad-41 | 2014 | 10 | 4 | 1,795 |
| Olympiad-40 | 2012 | 9 | 0 | 1,645 |
| Lome zt 4.4 | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,932 |
| Olympiad-43 | 2018 | 7 | 2.5 | 1,706 |
| ch-Africa | 2014 | 6 | 0.5 | 1,704 |
| ch-TOG | 2016 | 5 | 2 | 1,486 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Koffi Botsoe's chess games?
76 games by Koffi Botsoe, from Sep 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 Koffi Botsoe has played.
What does Koffi Botsoe play on the first move as White?
Across 40 games with White in our database, Koffi Botsoe opens with 1.e4 (75% of games), 1.d4 (25% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Koffi Botsoe answers 1...c5 (38% of games), 1...d5 (29% of games), 1...e5 (24% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (54% of games), 1...d5 (15% of games), 1...g6 (15% of games).
What openings does Koffi Botsoe play as White?
As White, Koffi Botsoe's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Blackmar-Diemer Gambit (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 40 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Koffi Botsoe play as Black?
As Black, Koffi Botsoe most often plays: Sicilian (6 games, 50.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 36 games.
What is Koffi Botsoe's FIDE rating?
Koffi Botsoe is currently rated 1,721 in classical chess, 1,682 in rapid and 1,699 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,764 (Jan 2025).
How many games has Koffi Botsoe played?
Our database contains 76 games by Koffi Botsoe, covering Sep 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 24 wins, 5 draws, 47 losses (31.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Koffi Botsoe?
76 games by Koffi Botsoe 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.