Prepare against Mike Akabo
Uganda · World #30,295 classical · FIDE ID 10000453
Our database contains 65 games by Mike Akabo, covering Jan 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mike Akabo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mike Akabo 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 | 1,984 | 2,089 | Feb 2023 |
| Rapid | 2,023 | 2,102 | Sep 2022 |
| Blitz | 2,061 | 2,068 | Feb 2023 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 65 | 39 | 15 | 11 | 60.0% |
| As White | 36 | 23 | 7 | 6 | 63.9% |
| As Black | 29 | 16 | 8 | 5 | 55.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mike Akabo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mike Akabo's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 26 | 72.2% | 78.8% |
| d4 | 9 | 25.0% | 55.6% |
| f4 | 1 | 2.8% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 72% of White games, 78.8% score
- …c5 (35% of these games) — Akabo usually continues Nc3 (71.4% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Akabo usually continues f4 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (19% of these games) — Akabo usually continues d4 (80.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 25% of White games, 55.6% score
- …d5 (44% of these games) — Akabo usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (22% of these games) — Akabo usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …Nf6 (22% of these games) — Akabo usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 9 | 52.9% | 61.1% |
| c5 | 6 | 35.3% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.9% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 9 | 90.0% | 88.9% |
| d5 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Mike Akabo's chess games
All 65 games by Mike Akabo in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2018 - 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: 39 wins, 15 draws, 11 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B26 | Sicilian: Closed | 7 | 4/2/1 | 57.1% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A50 | English Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E15 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C12 | French: Classical Variation | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D03 | Trompowsky Attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E33 | Nimzo-Indian: Classical Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2011 | Patrick Kawuma | 2,167 | chT-UGA | C06 |
| Dec 2011 | Isaak Munanira | 2,117 | ch-UGA | C55 |
| Nov 2021 | Simon Gonza | 2,065 | chT-UGA 2122 | C00 |
| May 2019 | Githinji Hinga | 2,029 | chT-KEN | B26 |
| Dec 2011 | Edwin Ronnie Nuwamanya | 1,964 | ch-UGA | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-UGA | 2022 | 22 | 18 | 1,998 |
| ch-UGA | 2011 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,072 |
| Kampala Rwabushenyi Memorial | 2017 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,024 |
| Kampala Kawuma Open | 2018 | 7 | 4 | 2,063 |
| Nairobi Open | 2023 | 4 | 3.5 | 1,851 |
| chT-UGA 2122 | 2021 | 4 | 3.5 | 2,192 |
| Kireka Open | 2017 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,065 |
| chT-UGA 2324 | 2023 | 4 | 2.5 | 1,883 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mike Akabo's chess games?
65 games by Mike Akabo, from Jan 2018 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 Mike Akabo has played.
What does Mike Akabo play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Mike Akabo opens with 1.e4 (72% of games), 1.d4 (25% of games), 1.f4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mike Akabo answers 1...e6 (53% of games), 1...c5 (35% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (90% of games), 1...d5 (10% of games).
What openings does Mike Akabo play as White?
As White, Mike Akabo's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (7 games, 57.1% win rate); King's Gambit (4 games, 100.0% win rate); King's Pawn Game (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mike Akabo play as Black?
As Black, Mike Akabo most often plays: Queen's Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Exchange Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 29 games.
What is Mike Akabo's FIDE rating?
Mike Akabo is currently rated 1,984 in classical chess, 2,023 in rapid and 2,061 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,089 (Feb 2023).
How many games has Mike Akabo played?
Our database contains 65 games by Mike Akabo, covering Jan 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 15 draws, 11 losses (60.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mike Akabo?
65 games by Mike Akabo 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.