Prepare against Michael Mawanda
Uganda · World #62,015 classical · FIDE ID 10001417
When preparing against Michael Mawanda, expect 1.e4 in 48% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (80% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (96%).
Our database contains 121 games by Michael Mawanda, covering Jun 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Michael Mawanda's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michael Mawanda 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 | 1,849 | 2,062 | Mar 2017 |
| Rapid | 1,836 | 1,895 | Apr 2021 |
| Blitz | 1,789 | 1,864 | Mar 2022 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 121 | 61 | 17 | 43 | 50.4% |
| As White | 60 | 31 | 5 | 24 | 51.7% |
| As Black | 61 | 30 | 12 | 19 | 49.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michael Mawanda's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michael Mawanda's side.
First moves as White (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 29 | 48.3% | 48.3% |
| Nf3 | 22 | 36.7% | 56.8% |
| d4 | 7 | 11.7% | 71.4% |
| b3 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
| c4 | 1 | 1.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 48% of White games, 48.3% score
- …e5 (45% of these games) — Mawanda usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (24% of these games) — Mawanda usually continues d4 (64.3% score)
- …c5 (17% of these games) — Mawanda usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 37% of White games, 56.8% score
- …Nf6 (59% of these games) — Mawanda usually continues g3 (61.1% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Mawanda usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Mawanda usually continues g3 (66.7% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 28 | 80.0% | 58.9% |
| e5 | 5 | 14.3% | 40.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 22 | 95.7% | 59.1% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.3% | 50.0% |
Michael Mawanda's chess games
All 121 games by Michael Mawanda in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 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: 61 wins, 17 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 8 | 4/1/3 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 6 | 5/0/1 | 83.3% |
| A38 | English Opening | 5 | 4/0/1 | 80.0% |
| C05 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 5 | 5/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D76 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B84 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B28 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Fantasy Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C22 | Center Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 13 | 10/0/3 | 76.9% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| A48 | Indian Defense | 6 | 2/2/2 | 33.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Italian Game | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2011 | Rajab Kamoga | 2,121 | ch-UGA | D85 |
| Mar 2012 | Joseph Kaamu | 2,037 | UGA Olympic Qual 2nd | D77 |
| Mar 2012 | Christopher Turyahabwe | 2,028 | UGA Olympic Qual 2nd | B38 |
| Dec 2011 | Emmanuel Mwaka | 2,017 | ch-UGA | A58 |
| Dec 2011 | Mike Akabo | 2,000 | ch-UGA | C07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kampala Zabasajja Memorial Open | 2024 | 19 | 11 | 1,753 |
| chT-UGA | 2018 | 13 | 8.5 | 1,935 |
| UGA Olympic Qual 3rd | 2012 | 10 | 1 | 1,807 |
| ch-UGA | 2011 | 10 | 7 | 2,180 |
| Kampala Rwabushenyi Memorial | 2021 | 9 | 6 | 1,814 |
| Kampala Sagewood Cup | 2024 | 8 | 4.5 | 1,822 |
| Kampala Kawuma Open | 2018 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,800 |
| UGA Olympic Qual 2nd | 2012 | 7 | 5 | 2,185 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michael Mawanda's chess games?
121 games by Michael Mawanda, from Jun 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 Michael Mawanda has played.
What does Michael Mawanda play on the first move as White?
Across 60 games with White in our database, Michael Mawanda opens with 1.e4 (48% of games), 1.Nf3 (37% of games), 1.d4 (12% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michael Mawanda answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...e5 (14% of games), 1...d5 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Michael Mawanda play as White?
As White, Michael Mawanda's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Italian Game (6 games, 83.3% win rate); English Opening (5 games, 80.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 60 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michael Mawanda play as Black?
As Black, Michael Mawanda most often plays: Sicilian (13 games, 76.9% win rate); Benoni Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Indian Defense (6 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 61 games.
What is Michael Mawanda's FIDE rating?
Michael Mawanda is currently rated 1,849 in classical chess, 1,836 in rapid and 1,789 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,062 (Mar 2017).
How many games has Michael Mawanda played?
Our database contains 121 games by Michael Mawanda, covering Jun 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 61 wins, 17 draws, 43 losses (50.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michael Mawanda?
121 games by Michael Mawanda 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.