Prepare against Peninah Nakabo
WFM · Uganda · World #66,881 classical · FIDE ID 10004556
When preparing against Peninah Nakabo, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c6 (58% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (36%).
Our database contains 183 games by Peninah Nakabo, covering Oct 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Peninah Nakabo's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Peninah Nakabo 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 | 1,832 | 1,900 | Feb 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,776 | 1,802 | Apr 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,766 | 1,813 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 183 | 106 | 14 | 63 | 57.9% |
| As White | 86 | 57 | 6 | 23 | 66.3% |
| As Black | 97 | 49 | 8 | 40 | 50.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Peninah Nakabo's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Peninah Nakabo's side.
First moves as White (86 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 83 | 96.5% | 69.9% |
| d4 | 3 | 3.5% | 66.7% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 69.9% score
- …e5 (37% of these games) — Nakabo usually continues Nf3 (92.0% score)
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Nakabo usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Nakabo usually continues d4 (66.7% score)
- 1.d4 — 3% of White games, 66.7% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Nakabo usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (52 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c6 | 30 | 57.7% | 51.7% |
| e5 | 15 | 28.8% | 73.3% |
| d5 | 4 | 7.7% | 62.5% |
| d6 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
| b6 | 1 | 1.9% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 1.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 12 | 36.4% | 29.2% |
| e6 | 7 | 21.2% | 35.7% |
| c5 | 6 | 18.2% | 66.7% |
| Nf6 | 4 | 12.1% | 50.0% |
| f5 | 4 | 12.1% | 100.0% |
Peninah Nakabo's chess games
All 183 games by Peninah Nakabo in the Chess.ceo database (Oct 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: 106 wins, 14 draws, 63 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C44 | Scotch Game | 10 | 9/1/0 | 90.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 9 | 2/0/7 | 22.2% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 7 | 5/1/1 | 71.4% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| C26 | Vienna Game | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Grand Prix Attack | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C00 | French Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 8 | 4/0/4 | 50.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 7 | 4/3/0 | 57.1% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 7 | 2/1/4 | 28.6% |
| D05 | Colle System | 6 | 2/0/4 | 33.3% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A80 | Dutch Defense | 4 | 4/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 2020 | Haruna Nsubuga | 2,158 | Kampala Kantinti Memorial Open | C44 |
| Aug 2022 | Monika Stojkovska | 2,091 | Olympiad Women-44 | B22 |
| Mar 2024 | Shahenda Wafa | 2,083 | ch-Africa w | B12 |
| Jun 2020 | Anastasiya Gutsko | 2,076 | Djerba Online w | C70 |
| Dec 2017 | Shaddrack Kantinti | 2,042 | Kireka Open | C61 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Djerba Online w | 2020 | 17 | 8.5 | 1,797 |
| Kampala Rwabushenyi Memorial | 2021 | 15 | 9 | 1,709 |
| ch-Africa w | 2024 | 14 | 8 | 1,813 |
| UGA Oly qual w | 2018 | 13 | 8.5 | 1,658 |
| Olympiad Women-43 | 2018 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,680 |
| Online Olym Div4 B | 2021 | 10 | 7 | 1,565 |
| Olympiad Women-44 | 2022 | 9 | 6 | 1,958 |
| Kireka Open w | 2016 | 8 | 6 | 1,819 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Peninah Nakabo's chess games?
183 games by Peninah Nakabo, from Oct 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 Peninah Nakabo has played.
What does Peninah Nakabo play on the first move as White?
Across 86 games with White in our database, Peninah Nakabo opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.d4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Peninah Nakabo answers 1...c6 (58% of games), 1...e5 (29% of games), 1...d5 (8% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (36% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games), 1...c5 (18% of games).
What openings does Peninah Nakabo play as White?
As White, Peninah Nakabo's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (10 games, 90.0% win rate); Sicilian (9 games, 22.2% win rate); Italian Game (7 games, 71.4% win rate). The full breakdown of 86 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Peninah Nakabo play as Black?
As Black, Peninah Nakabo most often plays: Benoni Defense (9 games, 66.7% win rate); Caro-Kann (8 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (7 games, 57.1% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 97 games.
What is Peninah Nakabo's FIDE rating?
Peninah Nakabo is currently rated 1,832 in classical chess, 1,776 in rapid and 1,766 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,900 (Feb 2025).
How many games has Peninah Nakabo played?
Our database contains 183 games by Peninah Nakabo, covering Oct 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 106 wins, 14 draws, 63 losses (57.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Peninah Nakabo?
183 games by Peninah Nakabo 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.