Prepare against Otto Nakapunda
CM · Namibia · World #49,077 classical · FIDE ID 15200027
Our database contains 113 games by Otto Nakapunda, covering Jan 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Otto Nakapunda's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Otto Nakapunda 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 | 1,897 | 2,007 | Feb 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 113 | 29 | 29 | 55 | 25.7% |
| As White | 56 | 17 | 14 | 25 | 30.4% |
| As Black | 57 | 12 | 15 | 30 | 21.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Otto Nakapunda's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Otto Nakapunda's side.
First moves as White (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 50 | 89.3% | 41.0% |
| e4 | 5 | 8.9% | 60.0% |
| f4 | 1 | 1.8% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 89% of White games, 41.0% score
- …Nf6 (54% of these games) — Nakapunda usually continues c4 (45.5% score)
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Nakapunda usually continues c4 (23.1% score)
- …d6 (6% of these games) — Nakapunda usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 9% of White games, 60.0% score
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Nakapunda usually continues Nf3 (100.0% score)
- …e6 (20% of these games) — Nakapunda usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Nakapunda usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 23 | 63.9% | 34.8% |
| e5 | 8 | 22.2% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 5.6% | 50.0% |
| d5 | 2 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 15 | 93.8% | 33.3% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 6.3% | 0.0% |
Otto Nakapunda's chess games
All 113 games by Otto Nakapunda 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: 29 wins, 29 draws, 55 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E62 | Indian Defense | 10 | 4/1/5 | 40.0% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A32 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| D94 | Grünfeld Defense | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| E62 | King's Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A35 | Modern Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A86 | Dutch Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 8 | 1/3/4 | 12.5% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 7 | 1/4/2 | 14.3% |
| D17 | Slav Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| D36 | Indian Defense | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1998 | Raul Garcia Paolicchi | 2,340 | Olympiad-33 | D15 |
| Nov 2000 | Han HWM Neumann | 2,228 | Olympiad-34 | B12 |
| Sep 2010 | Kelvin Chumfwa | 2,224 | Olympiad-39 | E14 |
| Oct 2010 | Hasseye Alhousseyni | 2,205 | Olympiad-39 | D75 |
| Oct 1998 | Amadou Toure | 2,195 | Olympiad-33 | D35 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad-36 | 2004 | 12 | 5 | 2,101 |
| Olympiad-35 | 2002 | 12 | 4.5 | 2,092 |
| Olympiad-38 | 2008 | 11 | 3.5 | 2,129 |
| Olympiad-37 | 2006 | 11 | 5.5 | 2,150 |
| Olympiad-40 | 2012 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,892 |
| Olympiad-34 | 2000 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,304 |
| Olympiad-31 | 1994 | 10 | 2 | 2,025 |
| Olympiad-39 | 2010 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,999 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Otto Nakapunda's chess games?
113 games by Otto Nakapunda, 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 Otto Nakapunda has played.
What does Otto Nakapunda play on the first move as White?
Across 56 games with White in our database, Otto Nakapunda opens with 1.d4 (89% of games), 1.e4 (9% of games), 1.f4 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Otto Nakapunda answers 1...c6 (64% of games), 1...e5 (22% of games), 1...c5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (94% of games), 1...Nf6 (6% of games).
What openings does Otto Nakapunda play as White?
As White, Otto Nakapunda's most-played openings in our database are: Indian Defense (10 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (4 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 56 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Otto Nakapunda play as Black?
As Black, Otto Nakapunda most often plays: Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation (8 games, 12.5% win rate); Caro-Kann (7 games, 14.3% win rate); Slav Defense (7 games, 42.9% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 57 games.
What is Otto Nakapunda's FIDE rating?
Otto Nakapunda is currently rated 1,897 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,007 (Feb 2019).
How many games has Otto Nakapunda played?
Our database contains 113 games by Otto Nakapunda, covering Jan 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 29 wins, 29 draws, 55 losses (25.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Otto Nakapunda?
113 games by Otto Nakapunda 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.