Prepare against Magnus Etim EKPIKEN
NGA · World #84,034 classical · FIDE ID 8502250
When preparing against Magnus Etim EKPIKEN, expect 1.d4 in 50% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e6 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (92%).
Our database contains 51 games by Magnus Etim EKPIKEN, covering Dec 2014 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Magnus Etim EKPIKEN's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Magnus Etim EKPIKEN 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 | 1,776 | 1,962 | May 2015 |
| Rapid | 1,902 | 1,950 | Oct 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,786 | 1,794 | Jan 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 51 | 18 | 4 | 29 | 35.3% |
| As White | 24 | 7 | 1 | 16 | 29.2% |
| As Black | 27 | 11 | 3 | 13 | 40.7% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Magnus Etim EKPIKEN's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Magnus Etim EKPIKEN's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 12 | 50.0% | 37.5% |
| c4 | 10 | 41.7% | 20.0% |
| e4 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 50% of White games, 37.5% score
- …Nf6 (92% of these games) — EKPIKEN usually continues c4 (31.8% score)
- …d5 (8% of these games) — EKPIKEN usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 42% of White games, 20.0% score
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — EKPIKEN usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — EKPIKEN usually continues Nc3 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — EKPIKEN usually continues Nc3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 5 | 55.6% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
| b6 | 2 | 22.2% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 91.7% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 8.3% | 0.0% |
Magnus Etim EKPIKEN's chess games
All 51 games by Magnus Etim EKPIKEN in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2014 - 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: 18 wins, 4 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A16 | English Opening | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A58 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| E16 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A25 | English Opening: Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E62 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D50 | Queen's Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A09 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B00 | Owen Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C11 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D06 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2014 | Yoboue Hermann Manan | 2,041 | Lagos Open | E17 |
| Aug 2026 | Nsisong ASANGA | 1,959 | FIDE World Amateur Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship 2026 - Blitz | A22 |
| Aug 2026 | Ayodeji Olumuyiwa IKUENOMORE | 1,922 | FIDE World Amateur Rapid Chess Championship 2026 | D12 |
| Aug 2026 | Paul Obiamiwe | 1,796 | FIDE World Amateur Rapid Chess Championship 2026 | ? |
| Aug 2026 | Jacob Oluwatoyin LADIPO | 1,766 | FIDE World Amateur Rapid Chess Championship 2026 | A23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIDE World Amateur Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship 2026 - Blitz | 2026 | 11 | 4 | 1,717 |
| FIDE World Amateur Rapid Chess Championship 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,818 |
| 4th Accra President's Cup | 2014 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,155 |
| Lagos Open | 2014 | 7 | 3 | 2,031 |
| Kampala Zabasajja Memorial Open | 2024 | 6 | 3 | 1,279 |
| Lagos Friends of Chess | 2015 | 5 | 0 | 1,765 |
| 1st Lagos Friends of Chess Open | 2013 | 4 | 1 | 1,961 |
| FIDE World Amateur Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship 2026 | 2026 | 1 | 0 | 1,669 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Magnus Etim EKPIKEN's chess games?
51 games by Magnus Etim EKPIKEN, from Dec 2014 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 Magnus Etim EKPIKEN has played.
What does Magnus Etim EKPIKEN play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Magnus Etim EKPIKEN opens with 1.d4 (50% of games), 1.c4 (42% of games), 1.e4 (4% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Magnus Etim EKPIKEN answers 1...e6 (56% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games), 1...b6 (22% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (92% of games), 1...Nf6 (8% of games).
What openings does Magnus Etim EKPIKEN play as White?
As White, Magnus Etim EKPIKEN's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Benoni Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Magnus Etim EKPIKEN play as Black?
As Black, Magnus Etim EKPIKEN most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); London System (3 games, 100.0% win rate); English Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.
What is Magnus Etim EKPIKEN's FIDE rating?
Magnus Etim EKPIKEN is currently rated 1,776 in classical chess, 1,902 in rapid and 1,786 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,962 (May 2015).
How many games has Magnus Etim EKPIKEN played?
Our database contains 51 games by Magnus Etim EKPIKEN, covering Dec 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 4 draws, 29 losses (35.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Magnus Etim EKPIKEN?
51 games by Magnus Etim EKPIKEN 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.