Prepare against Nase Lungu
FM · ZMB · World #6,014 classical · FIDE ID 8700052
Our database contains 124 games by Nase Lungu, covering Jan 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Nase Lungu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Nase Lungu 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 | 2,247 | 2,277 | Dec 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,205 | 2,232 | Jul 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 124 | 44 | 39 | 41 | 35.5% |
| As White | 60 | 24 | 19 | 17 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 64 | 20 | 20 | 24 | 31.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Nase Lungu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Nase Lungu's side.
First moves as White (60 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 22 | 36.7% | 45.5% |
| e4 | 16 | 26.7% | 71.9% |
| Nf3 | 13 | 21.7% | 50.0% |
| c4 | 9 | 15.0% | 61.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 37% of White games, 45.5% score
- …Nf6 (55% of these games) — Lungu usually continues c4 (45.5% score)
- …d5 (27% of these games) — Lungu usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (5% of these games) — Lungu usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 27% of White games, 71.9% score
- …c5 (50% of these games) — Lungu usually continues Nf3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (25% of these games) — Lungu usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (13% of these games) — Lungu usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 18 | 47.4% | 47.2% |
| e5 | 12 | 31.6% | 62.5% |
| c6 | 4 | 10.5% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 3 | 7.9% | 50.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 2.6% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 11 | 61.1% | 40.9% |
| Nf6 | 7 | 38.9% | 50.0% |
Nase Lungu's chess games
All 124 games by Nase Lungu in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2017 - 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: 44 wins, 39 draws, 41 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| B66 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D87 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A17 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E28 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B41 | Sicilian | 13 | 6/2/5 | 46.2% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C84 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2022 | Emanuel Berg | 2,533 | Olympiad-44 | A22 |
| Nov 2000 | Al Sarsam Saad | 2,423 | Olympiad-34 | C54 |
| Oct 2000 | Mario Belli | 2,393 | Olympiad-34 | B09 |
| Sep 2001 | Mejdi Kaabi | 2,365 | ch-Africa | E04 |
| Nov 2005 | Mohsen Elgabry | 2,333 | ch-Africa | A60 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Africa | 2005 | 27 | 14 | 2,343 |
| Olympiad-34 | 2000 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,334 |
| Olympiad-35 | 2002 | 13 | 5.5 | 2,237 |
| Olympiad-29 | 1990 | 12 | 7.5 | 2,272 |
| Olympiad-31 | 1994 | 12 | 4.5 | 2,220 |
| 6th Golden Cleopatra Open | 2002 | 10 | 6 | 2,401 |
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,369 |
| 8th chT-Africa | 2003 | 9 | 6 | 2,395 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Nase Lungu's chess games?
124 games by Nase Lungu, from Jan 2017 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 Nase Lungu has played.
What does Nase Lungu play on the first move as White?
Across 60 games with White in our database, Nase Lungu opens with 1.d4 (37% of games), 1.e4 (27% of games), 1.Nf3 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Nase Lungu answers 1...c5 (47% of games), 1...e5 (32% of games), 1...c6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (61% of games), 1...Nf6 (39% of games).
What openings does Nase Lungu play as White?
As White, Nase Lungu's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Semi-Slav Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 60 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Nase Lungu play as Black?
As Black, Nase Lungu most often plays: Sicilian (13 games, 46.2% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 64 games.
What is Nase Lungu's FIDE rating?
Nase Lungu is currently rated 2,247 in classical chess, 2,205 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,277 (Dec 2022).
How many games has Nase Lungu played?
Our database contains 124 games by Nase Lungu, covering Jan 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 39 draws, 41 losses (35.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Nase Lungu?
124 games by Nase Lungu 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.