Prepare against Micheal Kaoma
ZMB · World #10,770 classical · FIDE ID 8701431
Our database contains 40 games by Micheal Kaoma, covering Jun 2016 to Aug 2026. Below you'll find Micheal Kaoma's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Micheal Kaoma 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 | 2,158 | 2,238 | Jul 2025 |
| Rapid | 2,101 | 2,103 | Aug 2018 |
| Blitz | 2,109 | 2,114 | Jun 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 20 | 6 | 14 | 50.0% |
| As White | 19 | 10 | 1 | 8 | 52.6% |
| As Black | 21 | 10 | 5 | 6 | 47.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Micheal Kaoma's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Micheal Kaoma's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 10 | 52.6% | 35.0% |
| e4 | 9 | 47.4% | 77.8% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 53% of White games, 35.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Kaoma usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Kaoma usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
- …e6 (10% of these games) — Kaoma usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 47% of White games, 77.8% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Kaoma usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (22% of these games) — Kaoma usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Kaoma usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 4 | 40.0% | 62.5% |
| e6 | 4 | 40.0% | 87.5% |
| d5 | 2 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 100.0% | 56.3% |
Micheal Kaoma's chess games
All 40 games by Micheal Kaoma in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2016 - 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: 20 wins, 6 draws, 14 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B55 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D37 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C45 | Scotch Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E70 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| E33 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B53 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B36 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Scandinavian Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B44 | Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B45 | Sicilian: Four Knights | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2024 | Chitumbo Mwali | 2,370 | Lusaka zt 4.5 | C45 |
| Mar 2017 | Kelvin Chumfwa | 2,245 | ZAM Open | E92 |
| Dec 2016 | Webster Kafumbwe | 2,205 | Ndola Copperbelt Elite | B53 |
| Dec 2016 | Prince Daniel Mulenga | 2,181 | Ndola Copperbelt Elite | B36 |
| Aug 2024 | Godwin Phiri | 2,178 | Lusaka zt 4.5 | D43 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lusaka zt 4.5 | 2024 | 9 | 6 | 2,239 |
| Olympiad-45 | 2024 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,145 |
| ZAM Open | 2017 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,215 |
| Ndola Copperbelt Elite | 2016 | 8 | 6.5 | 2,335 |
| ch-Africa 2026 | 2026 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,039 |
| ch-Africa | 2023 | 2 | 0 | 1,979 |
| Zonal 4.5 2024 | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,632 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Micheal Kaoma's chess games?
40 games by Micheal Kaoma, from Jun 2016 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 Micheal Kaoma has played.
What does Micheal Kaoma play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Micheal Kaoma opens with 1.d4 (53% of games), 1.e4 (47% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Micheal Kaoma answers 1...c5 (40% of games), 1...e6 (40% of games), 1...d5 (20% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Micheal Kaoma play as White?
As White, Micheal Kaoma's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Micheal Kaoma play as Black?
As Black, Micheal Kaoma most often plays: Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Micheal Kaoma's FIDE rating?
Micheal Kaoma is currently rated 2,158 in classical chess, 2,101 in rapid and 2,109 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,238 (Jul 2025).
How many games has Micheal Kaoma played?
Our database contains 40 games by Micheal Kaoma, covering Jun 2016 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 6 draws, 14 losses (50.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Micheal Kaoma?
40 games by Micheal Kaoma 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.