Prepare against Mustapha Othman
NGA · World #23,145 classical · FIDE ID 8500797
Our database contains 205 games by Mustapha Othman, covering Jul 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Mustapha Othman's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Mustapha Othman 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 | 2,032 | 2,082 | Nov 2024 |
| Rapid | 2,057 | 2,093 | Mar 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,979 | 1,986 | Jan 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 205 | 84 | 35 | 86 | 41.0% |
| As White | 99 | 48 | 18 | 33 | 48.5% |
| As Black | 106 | 36 | 17 | 53 | 34.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Mustapha Othman's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Mustapha Othman's side.
First moves as White (99 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 93 | 93.9% | 57.0% |
| Nf3 | 4 | 4.0% | 62.5% |
| d4 | 2 | 2.0% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 94% of White games, 57.0% score
- …c5 (42% of these games) — Othman usually continues Nf3 (60.3% score)
- …e5 (17% of these games) — Othman usually continues Nf3 (53.1% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Othman usually continues d4 (57.7% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 4% of White games, 62.5% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Othman usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …d5 (25% of these games) — Othman usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …c5 (25% of these games) — Othman usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (61 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 51 | 83.6% | 43.1% |
| e5 | 10 | 16.4% | 35.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (25 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 60.0% | 30.0% |
| d5 | 10 | 40.0% | 60.0% |
Mustapha Othman's chess games
All 205 games by Mustapha Othman in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2010 - 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: 84 wins, 35 draws, 86 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B32 | Sicilian | 19 | 8/2/9 | 42.1% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 10 | 4/3/3 | 40.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 8 | 2/1/5 | 25.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 4/2/2 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 7 | 4/1/2 | 57.1% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B19 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 21 | 9/2/10 | 42.9% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 10 | 7/0/3 | 70.0% |
| B50 | Sicilian | 9 | 1/0/8 | 11.1% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| D78 | English Opening | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Moscow Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D32 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| E01 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2014 | Jack Rudd | 2,218 | Sunningdale e2e4 Open 04 | B71 |
| Dec 2014 | Cecile Haussernot | 2,186 | 90th Hastings Masters Open | B86 |
| Jan 2014 | Valerio Bianco | 2,151 | 89th Hastings Masters Open | B65 |
| Apr 2014 | Colin Purdon | 2,148 | Sunningdale e2e4 Open 04 | C03 |
| Feb 2015 | Sigve Holleland | 2,116 | 13th Gibraltar Masters | B94 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12th Gibraltar Masters | 2014 | 10 | 3 | 1,978 |
| 11th Gibraltar Masters | 2013 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,900 |
| 13th Gibraltar Masters | 2015 | 10 | 4 | 2,044 |
| ch-World Amateur | 2013 | 9 | 5 | 1,856 |
| 90th Hastings Masters Open | 2015 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,200 |
| 4th London Classic Open | 2012 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,020 |
| 6th London Classic Open | 2014 | 9 | 4 | 2,005 |
| Sunningdale e2e4 Open 04 | 2014 | 9 | 5 | 2,181 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Mustapha Othman's chess games?
205 games by Mustapha Othman, from Jul 2010 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 Mustapha Othman has played.
What does Mustapha Othman play on the first move as White?
Across 99 games with White in our database, Mustapha Othman opens with 1.e4 (94% of games), 1.Nf3 (4% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Mustapha Othman answers 1...c5 (84% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (60% of games), 1...d5 (40% of games).
What openings does Mustapha Othman play as White?
As White, Mustapha Othman's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (19 games, 42.1% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Italian Game (8 games, 25.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 99 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Mustapha Othman play as Black?
As Black, Mustapha Othman most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (21 games, 42.9% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (10 games, 70.0% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 11.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 106 games.
What is Mustapha Othman's FIDE rating?
Mustapha Othman is currently rated 2,032 in classical chess, 2,057 in rapid and 1,979 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,082 (Nov 2024).
How many games has Mustapha Othman played?
Our database contains 205 games by Mustapha Othman, covering Jul 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 84 wins, 35 draws, 86 losses (41.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Mustapha Othman?
205 games by Mustapha Othman 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.