Prepare against Naisanga Sheba Valentine
Uganda · World #123,676 classical · FIDE ID 10014373
When preparing against Naisanga Sheba Valentine, expect 1.d4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (73% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 35 games by Naisanga Sheba Valentine, covering Mar 2022 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Naisanga Sheba Valentine's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Naisanga Sheba Valentine 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 | 1,664 | 1,673 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,641 | 1,654 | Dec 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,536 | 1,611 | Sep 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 1 | 3 | 31 | 2.9% |
| As White | 15 | 1 | 2 | 12 | 6.7% |
| As Black | 20 | 0 | 1 | 19 | 0.0% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2021-2026): 512 rated games against 313 different opponents, across 64 events in 7 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 | 166 | 65 | 31 | 70 | 39.2% | 1,564 | 1,479 | 8 |
| Rapid | 139 | 67 | 11 | 61 | 48.2% | 1,656 | 1,553 | 8 |
| Blitz | 105 | 34 | 7 | 64 | 32.4% | 1,673 | 1,473 | 4 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 257 | 42 | 37 | 178 | 16.3% |
| Against lower-rated | 106 | 62 | 14 | 30 | 58.5% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs WIM · 5 vs WFM · 13 vs WCM.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 28 | 14 | 5 | 9 | 1,654 | 1,627 |
| 2025 | 108 | 47 | 16 | 45 | 1,677 | 1,604 |
| 2024 | 134 | 57 | 15 | 62 | 1,720 | 1,638 |
| 2023 | 127 | 51 | 11 | 65 | 1,661 | 1,472 |
| 2022 | 107 | 34 | 11 | 62 | 1,515 | 1,340 |
| 2021 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 1,409 | 1,009 |
Where Naisanga Sheba Valentine has played
Uganda (49) · Kenya (8) · United States (2) · Uzbekistan (2) · Burundi (1) · Ghana (1) · Hungary (1)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Naisanga Sheba Valentine's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Naisanga Sheba Valentine's side.
First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 15 | 100.0% | 13.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 100% of White games, 13.3% score
- …Nf6 (53% of these games) — Valentine usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …d5 (33% of these games) — Valentine usually continues c4 (0.0% score)
- …g6 (7% of these games) — Valentine usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 72.7% | 6.3% |
| e5 | 3 | 27.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 100.0% | 0.0% |
Naisanga Sheba Valentine's chess games
All 35 games by Naisanga Sheba Valentine in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2022 - Oct 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: 1 wins, 3 draws, 31 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E05 | Catalan | 7 | 1/1/5 | 14.3% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E60 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E67 | King's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D23 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D35 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2024 | Svetlana Berezovska | 1,857 | World Rapid Women 2024 | E05 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| World Rapid Women 2024 | 2024 | 11 | 1 | 1,740 |
| World Blitz w 2024 | 2024 | 10 | 0.5 | 1,814 |
| Wch Rapid w | 2023 | 5 | 0 | 1,654 |
| Wch Blitz w | 2023 | 2 | 0 | 1,709 |
| chT-UGA 2324 | 2023 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,328 |
| UGA olympic qual w | 2022 | 2 | 0.5 | 1,368 |
| Kampala Zabasajja Memorial w Open | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,070 |
| Kampala Sagewood Cup w | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,456 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Naisanga Sheba Valentine's chess games?
35 games by Naisanga Sheba Valentine, from Mar 2022 to Oct 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 Naisanga Sheba Valentine has played.
What does Naisanga Sheba Valentine play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Naisanga Sheba Valentine opens with 1.d4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Naisanga Sheba Valentine answers 1...c5 (73% of games), 1...e5 (27% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Naisanga Sheba Valentine play as White?
As White, Naisanga Sheba Valentine's most-played openings in our database are: Catalan (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Budapest Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (1 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Naisanga Sheba Valentine play as Black?
As Black, Naisanga Sheba Valentine most often plays: Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 20 games.
What is Naisanga Sheba Valentine's FIDE rating?
Naisanga Sheba Valentine is currently rated 1,664 in classical chess, 1,641 in rapid and 1,536 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,673 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Naisanga Sheba Valentine played?
Our database contains 35 games by Naisanga Sheba Valentine, covering Mar 2022 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 1 wins, 3 draws, 31 losses (2.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Naisanga Sheba Valentine?
35 games by Naisanga Sheba Valentine 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.