Prepare against Oluwafemi Daniel Balogun
IM · NGA · World #7,280 classical · FIDE ID 8501246
When preparing against Oluwafemi Daniel Balogun, expect 1.Nf3 in 52% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d6 (76% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (95%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Pirc Defense as Black, 40.4% over 57 games.
Our database contains 305 games by Oluwafemi Daniel Balogun, covering Oct 2012 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Oluwafemi Daniel Balogun's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Oluwafemi Daniel Balogun 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 | 2,220 | 2,308 | Mar 2022 |
| Rapid | 2,246 | 2,267 | Jun 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,178 | 2,269 | Feb 2020 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 305 | 150 | 52 | 103 | 49.2% |
| As White | 146 | 81 | 26 | 39 | 55.5% |
| As Black | 159 | 69 | 26 | 64 | 43.4% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Oluwafemi Daniel Balogun's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Oluwafemi Daniel Balogun's side.
First moves as White (146 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 76 | 52.1% | 57.9% |
| e4 | 67 | 45.9% | 71.6% |
| d4 | 3 | 2.1% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 52% of White games, 57.9% score
- …Nf6 (43% of these games) — Balogun usually continues g3 (71.7% score)
- …d5 (32% of these games) — Balogun usually continues g3 (58.3% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Balogun usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 46% of White games, 71.6% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Balogun usually continues Nf3 (64.1% score)
- …e5 (16% of these games) — Balogun usually continues Nf3 (81.8% score)
- …Nf6 (9% of these games) — Balogun usually continues e5 (90.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (83 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d6 | 63 | 75.9% | 49.2% |
| c5 | 15 | 18.1% | 76.7% |
| g6 | 3 | 3.6% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (41 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 39 | 95.1% | 48.7% |
| f6 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
| g6 | 1 | 2.4% | 0.0% |
Oluwafemi Daniel Balogun's chess games
All 305 games by Oluwafemi Daniel Balogun in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 2012 - Sep 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: 150 wins, 52 draws, 103 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A07 | Réti Opening | 46 | 23/9/14 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 15 | 8/4/3 | 53.3% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 10 | 4/2/4 | 40.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 9 | 5/3/1 | 55.6% |
| B04 | Alekhine Defense | 6 | 4/2/0 | 66.7% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Spassky Variation | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A53 | Indian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 57 | 23/8/26 | 40.4% |
| E62 | Indian Defense | 14 | 6/1/7 | 42.9% |
| B08 | King's Indian Defense | 13 | 3/6/4 | 23.1% |
| A15 | English Opening | 8 | 5/1/2 | 62.5% |
| E63 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A49 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 6 | 2/1/3 | 33.3% |
| B92 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B07 | London System | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2020 | Jahongir Vakhidov | 2,533 | 30th North American Blitz Open | E69 |
| Dec 2016 | Koen Leenhouts | 2,513 | Titled Tue | B07 |
| Jul 2019 | Adham Fawzy | 2,476 | ch-Africa | A04 |
| Jan 2017 | Keith C Arkell | 2,438 | PRO League Central | A05 |
| Feb 2017 | Robby Kevlishvili | 2,417 | PRO League Stage | B80 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2026 | 50 | 21 | 2,141 |
| PRO League Central | 2017 | 15 | 6.5 | 2,353 |
| Nigeria Chess Olympiad Qualifiers 2026 | Open | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,204 |
| Olympiad-41 | 2014 | 11 | 6 | 2,295 |
| 30th North American Blitz Open | 2020 | 11 | 5 | 2,131 |
| PRO League Stage | 2017 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,123 |
| Accra zt 4.4 | 2019 | 10 | 8.5 | 2,317 |
| 13th Gibraltar Masters | 2015 | 10 | 6 | 2,297 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Oluwafemi Daniel Balogun's chess games?
305 games by Oluwafemi Daniel Balogun, from Oct 2012 to Sep 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 Oluwafemi Daniel Balogun has played.
What does Oluwafemi Daniel Balogun play on the first move as White?
Across 146 games with White in our database, Oluwafemi Daniel Balogun opens with 1.Nf3 (52% of games), 1.e4 (46% of games), 1.d4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Oluwafemi Daniel Balogun answers 1...d6 (76% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games), 1...g6 (4% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (95% of games), 1...f6 (2% of games), 1...g6 (2% of games).
What openings does Oluwafemi Daniel Balogun play as White?
As White, Oluwafemi Daniel Balogun's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (46 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian (15 games, 53.3% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (13 games, 53.8% win rate). The full breakdown of 146 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Oluwafemi Daniel Balogun play as Black?
As Black, Oluwafemi Daniel Balogun most often plays: Pirc Defense (57 games, 40.4% win rate); Indian Defense (14 games, 42.9% win rate); King's Indian Defense (13 games, 23.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 159 games.
What is Oluwafemi Daniel Balogun's FIDE rating?
Oluwafemi Daniel Balogun is currently rated 2,220 in classical chess, 2,246 in rapid and 2,178 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,308 (Mar 2022).
How many games has Oluwafemi Daniel Balogun played?
Our database contains 305 games by Oluwafemi Daniel Balogun, covering Oct 2012 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 150 wins, 52 draws, 103 losses (49.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Oluwafemi Daniel Balogun?
305 games by Oluwafemi Daniel Balogun 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.