Prepare against Okechukwu Iwu
United States · World #29,066 classical · FIDE ID 2020718
Our database contains 47 games by Okechukwu Iwu, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Okechukwu Iwu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Okechukwu Iwu 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 | 1,991 | 2,220 | Jul 2007 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 47 | 18 | 11 | 18 | 38.3% |
| As White | 23 | 11 | 7 | 5 | 47.8% |
| As Black | 24 | 7 | 4 | 13 | 29.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Okechukwu Iwu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Okechukwu Iwu's side.
First moves as White (23 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 14 | 60.9% | 89.3% |
| d4 | 9 | 39.1% | 22.2% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 61% of White games, 89.3% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Iwu usually continues c4 (83.3% score)
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Iwu usually continues c4 (90.0% score)
- …c5 (14% of these games) — Iwu usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 39% of White games, 22.2% score
- …Nf6 (67% of these games) — Iwu usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …g6 (11% of these games) — Iwu usually continues e4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (11% of these games) — Iwu usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 7 | 77.8% | 28.6% |
| d5 | 1 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| a6 | 1 | 11.1% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (6 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 83.3% | 60.0% |
| b5 | 1 | 16.7% | 100.0% |
Okechukwu Iwu's chess games
All 47 games by Okechukwu Iwu in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2007 - 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: 18 wins, 11 draws, 18 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A12 | English Opening | 8 | 7/1/0 | 87.5% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A48 | Torre Attack | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A47 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E11 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C16 | French: Winawer Variation | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| D16 | Slav Defense | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E00 | Catalan | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A11 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A03 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | St. George Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E16 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2008 | Ilya Figler | 2,332 | 10th Foxwoods Open | A09 |
| May 2022 | Dalton Perrine | 2,280 | 31st Chicago Open | A11 |
| Mar 2013 | Scott Riester | 2,275 | Minneapolis | A09 |
| Apr 2009 | Michael Thaler | 2,238 | Foxwoods Open | A12 |
| May 2016 | Dale R. Haessel | 2,234 | 25th Chicago Open | E16 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Saint Paul | 2010 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,249 |
| Foxwoods Open | 2009 | 7 | 4 | 2,292 |
| Minneapolis | 2013 | 5 | 1.5 | 2,139 |
| 10th Foxwoods Open | 2008 | 5 | 4 | 2,484 |
| PRO League Pacific | 2017 | 4 | 0.5 | 2,193 |
| 20th Chicago Open | 2011 | 3 | 1 | 2,299 |
| 25th Chicago Open | 2016 | 3 | 2 | 2,450 |
| 114th US Open | 2013 | 2 | 1 | 2,253 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Okechukwu Iwu's chess games?
47 games by Okechukwu Iwu, from Jul 2007 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 Okechukwu Iwu has played.
What does Okechukwu Iwu play on the first move as White?
Across 23 games with White in our database, Okechukwu Iwu opens with 1.Nf3 (61% of games), 1.d4 (39% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Okechukwu Iwu answers 1...e6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (11% of games), 1...a6 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (83% of games), 1...b5 (17% of games).
What openings does Okechukwu Iwu play as White?
As White, Okechukwu Iwu's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (8 games, 87.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 23 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Okechukwu Iwu play as Black?
As Black, Okechukwu Iwu most often plays: French: Winawer Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 24 games.
What is Okechukwu Iwu's FIDE rating?
Okechukwu Iwu is currently rated 1,991 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,220 (Jul 2007).
How many games has Okechukwu Iwu played?
Our database contains 47 games by Okechukwu Iwu, covering Jul 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 11 draws, 18 losses (38.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Okechukwu Iwu?
47 games by Okechukwu Iwu 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.