Prepare against Obioma ONUOHA
NGA · World #29,786 classical · FIDE ID 8505837
When preparing against Obioma ONUOHA, expect 1.e4 in 100% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 42 games by Obioma ONUOHA, covering Jul 2015 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Obioma ONUOHA's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Obioma ONUOHA 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 | 1,988 | 2,165 | Dec 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,035 | 2,165 | Dec 2015 |
| Blitz | 1,965 | 1,986 | Dec 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 42 | 16 | 5 | 21 | 38.1% |
| As White | 21 | 9 | 4 | 8 | 42.9% |
| As Black | 21 | 7 | 1 | 13 | 33.3% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2015-2026): 549 rated games against 348 different opponents, across 80 events in 3 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 | 254 | 124 | 32 | 98 | 48.8% | 2,012 | 2,007 | 7 |
| Rapid | 140 | 88 | 13 | 39 | 62.9% | 1,941 | 2,034 | 12 |
| Blitz | 128 | 64 | 9 | 55 | 50.0% | 1,966 | 1,953 | 5 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 193 | 46 | 26 | 121 | 23.8% |
| Against lower-rated | 236 | 155 | 23 | 58 | 65.7% |
Wins over titled players: 1 vs IM · 10 vs FM · 12 vs CM · 1 vs WGM · 3 vs WFM · 1 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
3 tournament wins from 80 events, 1 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 79 | 45 | 8 | 26 | 1,881 | 1,954 |
| 2025 | 80 | 46 | 9 | 25 | 1,967 | 2,039 |
| 2024 | 58 | 33 | 7 | 18 | 1,948 | 2,041 |
| 2023 | 53 | 28 | 4 | 21 | 1,940 | 1,974 |
| 2022 | 49 | 29 | 5 | 15 | 1,924 | 1,937 |
| 2021 | 20 | 13 | 1 | 6 | 1,976 | 2,099 |
| 2020 | 35 | 17 | 2 | 16 | 2,005 | 1,992 |
| 2019 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 2,091 | 2,091 |
| 2018 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 2,093 | 2,036 |
| 2017 | 26 | 13 | 4 | 9 | 2,138 | 2,013 |
| 2016 | 75 | 32 | 8 | 35 | 2,073 | 1,937 |
| 2015 | 53 | 24 | 8 | 21 | 2,050 | 2,021 |
Where Obioma ONUOHA has played
Nigeria (67) · England (11) · Togo (2)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Obioma ONUOHA's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Obioma ONUOHA's side.
First moves as White (21 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 21 | 100.0% | 52.4% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 100% of White games, 52.4% score
- …c5 (43% of these games) — ONUOHA usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …e5 (19% of these games) — ONUOHA usually continues Nf3 (12.5% score)
- …e6 (19% of these games) — ONUOHA usually continues d4 (62.5% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 10 | 100.0% | 30.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (5 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 5 | 100.0% | 40.0% |
Obioma ONUOHA's chess games
All 42 games by Obioma ONUOHA in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2015 - 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: 16 wins, 5 draws, 21 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B40 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B94 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B47 | Sicilian: Taimanov | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Classical Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B32 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 8 | 3/0/5 | 37.5% |
| A84 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A80 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C27 | Bishop's Opening: Boden-Kieseritzky Gambit | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C30 | Vienna Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C00 | English Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A10 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2025 | Aron Saunders | 2,201 | Hastings Masters 2025-26 | C43 |
| Jan 2024 | Petr Marusenko | 2,032 | Hastings Weekend Open A | B12 |
| Dec 2015 | Dawid Falkowski | 1,998 | 7th London Classic Open | C42 |
| Sep 2025 | John AJUH | 1,926 | Olojo World Chess Tournament 2025 - Opens | B12 |
| Sep 2025 | David Ikponmwosa OLIME | 1,922 | Olojo World Chess Tournament 2025 - Opens | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7th London Classic Open | 2015 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,942 |
| Hastings Masters 2025-26 | 2026 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,936 |
| 97th Hastings Masters Open | 2024 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,030 |
| Olojo World Chess Tournament 2025 - Opens | 2025 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,988 |
| Hastings International Chess Congress 2025: Weekend Open | 2026 | 4 | 2 | 1,814 |
| Hastings Masters 2023-24 | 2023 | 2 | 0 | 1,404 |
| Hastings Weekend Open A | 2024 | 2 | 1 | 1,936 |
| Lagos City Asibor Memorial 2nd | 2024 | 1 | 0 | 1,818 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Obioma ONUOHA's chess games?
42 games by Obioma ONUOHA, from Jul 2015 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 Obioma ONUOHA has played.
What does Obioma ONUOHA play on the first move as White?
Across 21 games with White in our database, Obioma ONUOHA opens with 1.e4 (100% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Obioma ONUOHA answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Obioma ONUOHA play as White?
As White, Obioma ONUOHA's most-played openings in our database are: French: Exchange Variation (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 75.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 21 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Obioma ONUOHA play as Black?
As Black, Obioma ONUOHA most often plays: Petrov's Defense (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Queen's Gambit Declined (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Obioma ONUOHA's FIDE rating?
Obioma ONUOHA is currently rated 1,988 in classical chess, 2,035 in rapid and 1,965 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,165 (Dec 2015).
How many games has Obioma ONUOHA played?
Our database contains 42 games by Obioma ONUOHA, covering Jul 2015 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 16 wins, 5 draws, 21 losses (38.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Obioma ONUOHA?
42 games by Obioma ONUOHA 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.