Prepare against Michelle Chiamaka NWANKWO
NGA · World #35,657 classical · FIDE ID 8513767
When preparing against Michelle Chiamaka NWANKWO, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 38 games by Michelle Chiamaka NWANKWO, covering Nov 2022 to Nov 2026. Below you'll find Michelle Chiamaka NWANKWO's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Michelle Chiamaka NWANKWO 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 | 1,957 | 2,010 | Dec 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,936 | 1,936 | Nov 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,783 | 1,888 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 38 | 12 | 10 | 16 | 31.6% |
| As White | 20 | 6 | 7 | 7 | 30.0% |
| As Black | 18 | 6 | 3 | 9 | 33.3% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2012-2026): 339 rated games against 225 different opponents, across 41 events in 4 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 | 168 | 88 | 30 | 50 | 52.4% | 1,857 | 1,899 | 15 |
| Rapid | 56 | 34 | 7 | 15 | 60.7% | 1,740 | 1,816 | 7 |
| Blitz | 59 | 28 | 7 | 24 | 47.5% | 1,822 | 1,798 | 8 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 113 | 31 | 24 | 58 | 27.4% |
| Against lower-rated | 131 | 77 | 29 | 25 | 58.8% |
Wins over titled players: 2 vs WIM · 3 vs WFM · 4 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
4 tournament wins from 35 events, 2 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 42 | 21 | 9 | 12 | 1,922 | 1,992 |
| 2025 | 126 | 73 | 25 | 28 | 1,832 | 1,916 |
| 2024 | 97 | 46 | 17 | 34 | 1,787 | 1,787 |
| 2023 | 53 | 27 | 6 | 20 | 1,799 | 1,758 |
| 2022 | 14 | 6 | 1 | 7 | 1,776 | 1,709 |
| 2012 | 7 | 6 | 0 | 1 | – | – |
Where Michelle Chiamaka NWANKWO has played
Nigeria (35) · Uzbekistan (3) · Georgia (2) · Zimbabwe (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Michelle Chiamaka NWANKWO's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Michelle Chiamaka NWANKWO's side.
First moves as White (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 20 | 100.0% | 47.5% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 47.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — NWANKWO usually continues c4 (58.3% score)
- …d5 (45% of these games) — NWANKWO usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …c6 (5% of these games) — NWANKWO usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 9 | 100.0% | 55.6% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 100.0% | 41.7% |
Michelle Chiamaka NWANKWO's chess games
All 38 games by Michelle Chiamaka NWANKWO in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2022 - Nov 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: 12 wins, 10 draws, 16 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E24 | Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A78 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B15 | Caro-Kann: Main Line | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A11 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Anna Lhotska | 2,149 | 46th Olympiad Women 2026 | A78 |
| Dec 2025 | Deborah Ebimobo-ere QUICKPEN | 2,116 | Nigerian NCC INVITATIONALS 2025 | WOMEN | E26 |
| May 2026 | Toritsemuwa Ofowino | 2,002 | Nigeria Chess Olympiad Qualifiers 2026 | Women | B12 |
| Mar 2026 | Mbale Jill | 1,996 | Queens' Online Chess Festival | Semi-Final | D00 |
| May 2026 | Iyefu Joy ONOJA | 1,978 | Nigeria Chess Olympiad Qualifiers 2026 | Women | D31 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nigerian NCC INVITATIONALS 2025 | WOMEN | 2025 | 11 | 4 | 1,829 |
| Queens' Online Chess Festival | Semi-Final | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,791 |
| 46th Olympiad Women 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 4.5 | 1,901 |
| Nigeria Chess Olympiad Qualifiers 2026 | Women | 2026 | 9 | 5 | 2,021 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Michelle Chiamaka NWANKWO's chess games?
38 games by Michelle Chiamaka NWANKWO, from Nov 2022 to Nov 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 Michelle Chiamaka NWANKWO has played.
What does Michelle Chiamaka NWANKWO play on the first move as White?
Across 20 games with White in our database, Michelle Chiamaka NWANKWO opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Michelle Chiamaka NWANKWO answers 1...c6 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Michelle Chiamaka NWANKWO play as White?
As White, Michelle Chiamaka NWANKWO's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzo-Indian: Sämisch Variation (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 20 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Michelle Chiamaka NWANKWO play as Black?
As Black, Michelle Chiamaka NWANKWO most often plays: Caro-Kann: Main Line (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Slav Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 18 games.
What is Michelle Chiamaka NWANKWO's FIDE rating?
Michelle Chiamaka NWANKWO is currently rated 1,957 in classical chess, 1,936 in rapid and 1,783 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,010 (Dec 2025).
How many games has Michelle Chiamaka NWANKWO played?
Our database contains 38 games by Michelle Chiamaka NWANKWO, covering Nov 2022 to Nov 2026. Overall record: 12 wins, 10 draws, 16 losses (31.6% win rate).
How do I prepare against Michelle Chiamaka NWANKWO?
38 games by Michelle Chiamaka NWANKWO 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.