Prepare against Lyndon Bouah
CM · ZAF · World #21,513 classical · FIDE ID 14300052
Our database contains 236 games by Lyndon Bouah, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Lyndon Bouah's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Lyndon Bouah 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 | 2,045 | 2,187 | Jul 2004 |
| Rapid | 2,123 | 2,149 | Apr 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,044 | 2,124 | Jul 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 236 | 91 | 59 | 86 | 38.6% |
| As White | 120 | 56 | 31 | 33 | 46.7% |
| As Black | 116 | 35 | 28 | 53 | 30.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Lyndon Bouah's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Lyndon Bouah's side.
First moves as White (120 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 74 | 61.7% | 61.5% |
| e4 | 35 | 29.2% | 61.4% |
| c4 | 11 | 9.2% | 40.9% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 62% of White games, 61.5% score
- …Nf6 (68% of these games) — Bouah usually continues c4 (55.6% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Bouah usually continues c4 (88.5% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Bouah usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 29% of White games, 61.4% score
- …c5 (54% of these games) — Bouah usually continues Nf3 (63.2% score)
- …e5 (14% of these games) — Bouah usually continues Nf3 (10.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Bouah usually continues d3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 40 | 65.6% | 51.2% |
| c5 | 16 | 26.2% | 34.4% |
| c6 | 3 | 4.9% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 34 | 94.4% | 44.1% |
| d5 | 2 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
Lyndon Bouah's chess games
All 236 games by Lyndon Bouah in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 91 wins, 59 draws, 86 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E40 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 14 | 5/6/3 | 35.7% |
| E81 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 13 | 6/3/4 | 46.2% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| D53 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 8 | 8/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B41 | Sicilian | 8 | 2/4/2 | 25.0% |
| A34 | English Opening | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 2/3/2 | 28.6% |
| D12 | Slav Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B05 | Alekhine Defense | 37 | 13/11/13 | 35.1% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 11 | 0/2/9 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian | 10 | 1/3/6 | 10.0% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense | 7 | 0/5/2 | 0.0% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D79 | Indian Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A45 | London System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A15 | English Opening | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2003 | George Michelakis | 2,405 | ch-RSA | E81 |
| Nov 2005 | Kenny Solomon | 2,353 | ch-Africa | B40 |
| Jun 1992 | Suat Soylu | 2,335 | Olympiad-30 | B14 |
| Jul 2015 | Stanley Chumfwa | 2,311 | South African Open | E46 |
| Jun 2009 | Otto Magyar | 2,296 | Budapest FS06 IM-A | B30 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-RSA | 2005 | 40 | 15 | 2,148 |
| South African Open | 2022 | 32 | 21.5 | 2,135 |
| ch-Africa | 2016 | 27 | 14 | 2,246 |
| ch-RSA Seniors | 2024 | 11 | 8.5 | 2,034 |
| 45th ch-RSA | 2011 | 11 | 4 | 2,086 |
| Budapest FS06 IM-A | 2009 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,129 |
| ch-Commonwealth RSA Open | 2011 | 10 | 7 | 2,254 |
| Olympiad-31 | 1994 | 9 | 2 | 2,125 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Lyndon Bouah's chess games?
236 games by Lyndon Bouah, from Apr 2003 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 Lyndon Bouah has played.
What does Lyndon Bouah play on the first move as White?
Across 120 games with White in our database, Lyndon Bouah opens with 1.d4 (62% of games), 1.e4 (29% of games), 1.c4 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Lyndon Bouah answers 1...Nf6 (66% of games), 1...c5 (26% of games), 1...c6 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (94% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games).
What openings does Lyndon Bouah play as White?
As White, Lyndon Bouah's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (14 games, 35.7% win rate); King's Indian: Sämisch (13 games, 46.2% win rate); Indian Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 120 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Lyndon Bouah play as Black?
As Black, Lyndon Bouah most often plays: Alekhine Defense (37 games, 35.1% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (11 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (10 games, 10.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 116 games.
What is Lyndon Bouah's FIDE rating?
Lyndon Bouah is currently rated 2,045 in classical chess, 2,123 in rapid and 2,044 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,187 (Jul 2004).
How many games has Lyndon Bouah played?
Our database contains 236 games by Lyndon Bouah, covering Apr 2003 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 91 wins, 59 draws, 86 losses (38.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Lyndon Bouah?
236 games by Lyndon Bouah 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.