Prepare against Kuda Bayani
BWA · World #49,473 classical · FIDE ID 11305924
When preparing against Kuda Bayani, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (60%).
Our database contains 30 games by Kuda Bayani, covering Mar 2015 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Kuda Bayani's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Kuda Bayani 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 | 1,895 | 2,045 | Feb 2020 |
| Rapid | 1,957 | 1,957 | Aug 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,969 | 2,011 | Jan 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 30 | 8 | 9 | 13 | 26.7% |
| As White | 13 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 30.8% |
| As Black | 17 | 4 | 5 | 8 | 23.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Kuda Bayani's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Kuda Bayani's side.
First moves as White (13 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 13 | 100.0% | 46.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 46.2% score
- …Nf6 (77% of these games) — Bayani usually continues Bf4 (38.9% score)
- …d5 (15% of these games) — Bayani usually continues Bf4 (75.0% score)
- …e6 (8% of these games) — Bayani usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 3 | 42.9% | 16.7% |
| e5 | 2 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 28.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 3 | 60.0% | 16.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 40.0% | 100.0% |
Kuda Bayani's chess games
All 30 games by Kuda Bayani in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2015 - Aug 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: 8 wins, 9 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A45 | London System | 9 | 2/4/3 | 22.2% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A54 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | English Opening | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2020 | Benjamin Vincent Hercules | 2,152 | chT-RSA Regions | D45 |
| Jan 2019 | Charles Eichab | 2,002 | ch-Africa U2300 Open | A80 |
| Apr 2018 | Khanya Mazibuko | 1,888 | Pretoria Capablanca A | D00 |
| Jan 2020 | Richard Mbedza | 1,886 | chT-RSA Regions | D15 |
| Sep 2024 | Joao Farisse | 1,851 | Olympiad-45 | D45 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pretoria Capablanca A | 2018 | 9 | 2.5 | 1,758 |
| ch-Africa U2300 Open | 2019 | 7 | 3 | 1,970 |
| Olympiad-45 | 2024 | 6 | 2 | 1,956 |
| chT-RSA Regions | 2020 | 6 | 4.5 | 2,113 |
| 2026 BetXplosion National Chess Championship | 2026 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,876 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Kuda Bayani's chess games?
30 games by Kuda Bayani, from Mar 2015 to Aug 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 Kuda Bayani has played.
What does Kuda Bayani play on the first move as White?
Across 13 games with White in our database, Kuda Bayani opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Kuda Bayani answers 1...d5 (43% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games), 1...c5 (29% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games).
What openings does Kuda Bayani play as White?
As White, Kuda Bayani's most-played openings in our database are: London System (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Horwitz Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 13 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Kuda Bayani play as Black?
As Black, Kuda Bayani most often plays: Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Kuda Bayani's FIDE rating?
Kuda Bayani is currently rated 1,895 in classical chess, 1,957 in rapid and 1,969 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,045 (Feb 2020).
How many games has Kuda Bayani played?
Our database contains 30 games by Kuda Bayani, covering Mar 2015 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 8 wins, 9 draws, 13 losses (26.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Kuda Bayani?
30 games by Kuda Bayani 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.