Prepare against Patrick Kawuma
FM · Uganda · World #6,449 classical · FIDE ID 10000127
When preparing against Patrick Kawuma, expect 1.c4 in 58% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (69% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (92%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Catalan as White, 37.5% over 16 games.
Our database contains 382 games by Patrick Kawuma, covering Nov 2010 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Patrick Kawuma's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Patrick Kawuma 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 | 2,237 | 2,362 | Dec 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,232 | 2,282 | Apr 2023 |
| Blitz | 2,150 | 2,307 | Nov 2019 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 382 | 204 | 79 | 99 | 53.4% |
| As White | 200 | 113 | 41 | 46 | 56.5% |
| As Black | 182 | 91 | 38 | 53 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Patrick Kawuma's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Patrick Kawuma's side.
First moves as White (200 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c4 | 115 | 57.5% | 68.7% |
| Nf3 | 53 | 26.5% | 67.0% |
| d4 | 19 | 9.5% | 71.1% |
| e4 | 13 | 6.5% | 42.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.c4 — 58% of White games, 68.7% score
- …Nf6 (36% of these games) — Kawuma usually continues Nc3 (87.5% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Kawuma usually continues g3 (73.5% score)
- …c5 (15% of these games) — Kawuma usually continues Nc3 (70.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 27% of White games, 67.0% score
- …Nf6 (42% of these games) — Kawuma usually continues c4 (77.8% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Kawuma usually continues g3 (61.1% score)
- …c5 (9% of these games) — Kawuma usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (91 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 63 | 69.2% | 67.5% |
| e6 | 20 | 22.0% | 52.5% |
| e5 | 8 | 8.8% | 43.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (62 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 57 | 91.9% | 55.3% |
| d5 | 5 | 8.1% | 80.0% |
Patrick Kawuma's chess games
All 382 games by Patrick Kawuma in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2010 - 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: 204 wins, 79 draws, 99 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A10 | English Opening | 43 | 30/8/5 | 69.8% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 32 | 22/2/8 | 68.8% |
| A37 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 20 | 10/6/4 | 50.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 16 | 6/7/3 | 37.5% |
| A09 | Réti Opening | 14 | 8/1/5 | 57.1% |
| A18 | English Opening: Mikenas Variation | 7 | 7/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A14 | English Opening: Neo-Catalan | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| A81 | Dutch Defense | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| E97 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| A11 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 27 | 17/3/7 | 63.0% |
| D78 | Indian Defense | 9 | 4/3/2 | 44.4% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 9 | 5/1/3 | 55.6% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 9 | 7/1/1 | 77.8% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 9 | 2/3/4 | 22.2% |
| D93 | Grünfeld Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 7 | 3/1/3 | 42.9% |
| B51 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 2/3/1 | 33.3% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 6 | 4/1/1 | 66.7% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 6 | 4/0/2 | 66.7% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2016 | Yehuda Gruenfeld | 2,451 | Olympiad-42 | A36 |
| Jun 2025 | Ataberk Eren | 2,423 | FIDE World Rapid Team | A15 |
| Oct 2023 | Filip Boe Olsen | 2,416 | Titled Tue Late | A20 |
| Sep 2012 | Zaw Htun Wynn | 2,398 | Olympiad-40 | A04 |
| May 2021 | Arthur Ssegwanyi | 2,395 | Kampala World Cup Qual | B62 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Tuesday | 2025 | 23 | 10 | 2,246 |
| chT-UGA | 2019 | 18 | 10.5 | 2,002 |
| ch-Africa | 2021 | 17 | 10 | 2,345 |
| Kampala Zabasajja Memorial Open | 2024 | 17 | 14.5 | 2,086 |
| Kampala Rwabushenyi Memorial | 2021 | 16 | 14 | 2,058 |
| FIDE World Bl Team Pool D | 2025 | 13 | 0.5 | 2,046 |
| Kireka Open | 2017 | 13 | 10.5 | 2,223 |
| UGA Olympic Qualifier | 2022 | 12 | 10 | 2,333 |
Frequent opponents
Head-to-head records: Haruna Nsubuga (14 games) · Harold Wanyama (12 games)
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Patrick Kawuma's chess games?
382 games by Patrick Kawuma, from Nov 2010 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 Patrick Kawuma has played.
What does Patrick Kawuma play on the first move as White?
Across 200 games with White in our database, Patrick Kawuma opens with 1.c4 (58% of games), 1.Nf3 (27% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Patrick Kawuma answers 1...c5 (69% of games), 1...e6 (22% of games), 1...e5 (9% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (92% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games).
What openings does Patrick Kawuma play as White?
As White, Patrick Kawuma's most-played openings in our database are: English Opening (43 games, 69.8% win rate); English Opening: Reverse Sicilian (32 games, 68.8% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (20 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 200 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Patrick Kawuma play as Black?
As Black, Patrick Kawuma most often plays: Sicilian (27 games, 63.0% win rate); Indian Defense (9 games, 44.4% win rate); King's Indian Defense (9 games, 55.6% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 182 games.
What is Patrick Kawuma's FIDE rating?
Patrick Kawuma is currently rated 2,237 in classical chess, 2,232 in rapid and 2,150 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,362 (Dec 2021).
How many games has Patrick Kawuma played?
Our database contains 382 games by Patrick Kawuma, covering Nov 2010 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 204 wins, 79 draws, 99 losses (53.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Patrick Kawuma?
382 games by Patrick Kawuma 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.