Prepare against Micheal Kaoma

ZMB · World #12,753 classical · FIDE ID 8701431

When preparing against Micheal Kaoma, expect 1.d4 in 59% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (43% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).

Our database contains 49 games by Micheal Kaoma, covering Jun 2016 to Sep 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

Performance record

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 (22 games)

Main lines as White

• 1.d4 — 59% of White games, 42.3% score
  • …Nf6 (62% of these games) — Kaoma usually continues c4 (31.3% score)
  • …d5 (31% of these games) — Kaoma usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
  • …e6 (8% of these games) — Kaoma usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
• 1.e4 — 41% 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 (14 games)

As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)

Micheal Kaoma's chess games

All 49 games by Micheal Kaoma in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2016 - Sep 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: 25 wins, 7 draws, 17 losses.

Openings as White

Openings as Black

Notable wins

Top events

Frequently asked questions

Where can I find Micheal Kaoma's chess games?

49 games by Micheal Kaoma, from Jun 2016 to Sep 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 22 games with White in our database, Micheal Kaoma opens with 1.d4 (59% of games), 1.e4 (41% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Micheal Kaoma answers 1...c5 (43% of games), 1...e6 (29% of games), 1...c6 (14% 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: King's Indian: Sämisch (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Scotch Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense (2 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 22 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); Queen's Gambit Declined (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 27 games.

What is Micheal Kaoma's FIDE rating?

Micheal Kaoma is currently rated 2,133 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 49 games by Micheal Kaoma, covering Jun 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 25 wins, 7 draws, 17 losses (51.0% win rate).

How do I prepare against Micheal Kaoma?

49 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.

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