Prepare against Masiko Ezekiel
Uganda · World #54,512 classical · FIDE ID 10005420
When preparing against Masiko Ezekiel, expect 1.d4 in 94% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (91% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 33 games by Masiko Ezekiel, covering Jan 2018 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Masiko Ezekiel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Masiko Ezekiel 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 | 1,876 | 1,876 | Oct 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,839 | 1,839 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,771 | 1,795 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 33 | 17 | 5 | 11 | 51.5% |
| As White | 16 | 6 | 3 | 7 | 37.5% |
| As Black | 17 | 11 | 2 | 4 | 64.7% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2017-2026): 429 rated games against 321 different opponents, across 66 events in 5 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 202 | 109 | 28 | 65 | 54.0% | 1,710 | 1,748 | 8 |
| Rapid | 101 | 56 | 8 | 37 | 55.4% | 1,716 | 1,716 | 9 |
| Blitz | 88 | 38 | 7 | 43 | 43.2% | 1,723 | 1,642 | 3 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 112 | 29 | 13 | 70 | 25.9% |
| Against lower-rated | 148 | 93 | 19 | 36 | 62.8% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs FM · 2 vs CM · 2 vs WFM · 2 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
3 tournament wins from 47 events, 2 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 1,719 | 1,959 |
| 2025 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1,823 | 1,880 |
| 2024 | 8 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1,707 | 1,573 |
| 2023 | 82 | 51 | 6 | 25 | 1,594 | 1,627 |
| 2022 | 124 | 76 | 12 | 36 | 1,662 | 1,745 |
| 2021 | 41 | 20 | 5 | 16 | 1,653 | 1,613 |
| 2020 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | – | – |
| 2019 | 56 | 28 | 6 | 22 | 1,737 | 1,746 |
| 2018 | 56 | 20 | 11 | 25 | 1,894 | 1,766 |
| 2017 | 48 | 22 | 4 | 22 | 1,884 | 1,759 |
Where Masiko Ezekiel has played
Uganda (51) · Kenya (10) · Rwanda (3) · Kazakhstan (1) · Uzbekistan (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Masiko Ezekiel's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Masiko Ezekiel's side.
First moves as White (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 15 | 93.8% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 94% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (33% of these games) — Ezekiel usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Ezekiel usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Ezekiel usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 6% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Ezekiel usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 90.9% | 65.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 9.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 6 | 100.0% | 91.7% |
Masiko Ezekiel's chess games
All 33 games by Masiko Ezekiel in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2018 - Oct 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: 17 wins, 5 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D35 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E21 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A40 | English Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E51 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 4/1/0 | 80.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B20 | Sicilian | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A45 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B52 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C64 | Ruy Lopez: Classical | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2019 | Rajab Kamoga | 2,104 | 4th Kampala Kireka Open | B50 |
| Oct 2025 | Ben Kaufmann | 1,896 | FIDE Disabilities Olympiad | D05 |
| Dec 2017 | Ivan Jalagatha Mugisha | 1,869 | Kireka Open | B20 |
| Nov 2017 | Samuel Were | 1,853 | Kampala Rwabushenyi Memorial | B23 |
| Sep 2026 | Suleyman Saltik | 1,845 | 3rd FIDE Chess Olympiad for People with Disabilities 2026 | B94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIDE Disabilities Olympiad | 2025 | 6 | 4 | 1,951 |
| 3rd FIDE Chess Olympiad for People with Disabilities 2026 | 2026 | 6 | 5 | 1,985 |
| Kireka Open | 2017 | 5 | 2.5 | 1,827 |
| Kampala Rwabushenyi Memorial | 2017 | 3 | 1 | 1,570 |
| Kampala Kawuma Open | 2018 | 3 | 1 | 1,776 |
| Kigali Genocide Memorial Open | 2022 | 2 | 2 | 1,936 |
| Kampala zt 4.2 Qual Open | 2017 | 2 | 0 | 1,618 |
| chT-UGA | 2022 | 2 | 2 | 2,154 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Masiko Ezekiel's chess games?
33 games by Masiko Ezekiel, from Jan 2018 to Oct 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 Masiko Ezekiel has played.
What does Masiko Ezekiel play on the first move as White?
Across 16 games with White in our database, Masiko Ezekiel opens with 1.d4 (94% of games), 1.Nf3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Masiko Ezekiel answers 1...c5 (91% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Masiko Ezekiel play as White?
As White, Masiko Ezekiel's most-played openings in our database are: Benoni Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Horwitz Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Colle System (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 16 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Masiko Ezekiel play as Black?
As Black, Masiko Ezekiel most often plays: Indian Defense (5 games, 80.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 17 games.
What is Masiko Ezekiel's FIDE rating?
Masiko Ezekiel is currently rated 1,876 in classical chess, 1,839 in rapid and 1,771 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,876 (Oct 2026).
How many games has Masiko Ezekiel played?
Our database contains 33 games by Masiko Ezekiel, covering Jan 2018 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 5 draws, 11 losses (51.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Masiko Ezekiel?
33 games by Masiko Ezekiel 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.