Prepare against Philip Mbawala Singe
Kenya · World #98,207 classical · FIDE ID 10800360
When preparing against Philip Mbawala Singe, expect 1.e4 in 66% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (78% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%).
Our database contains 76 games by Philip Mbawala Singe, covering Nov 2010 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Philip Mbawala Singe's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Philip Mbawala Singe 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 | 1,735 | 1,996 | Nov 2014 |
| Rapid | 1,874 | 1,922 | Jan 2017 |
| Blitz | 1,812 | 1,961 | Jul 2015 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 35 | 13 | 28 | 46.1% |
| As White | 38 | 16 | 8 | 14 | 42.1% |
| As Black | 38 | 19 | 5 | 14 | 50.0% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Philip Mbawala Singe's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Philip Mbawala Singe's side.
First moves as White (38 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 25 | 65.8% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 7 | 18.4% | 57.1% |
| d4 | 3 | 7.9% | 33.3% |
| f4 | 2 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
| b3 | 1 | 2.6% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 66% of White games, 60.0% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Singe usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (40% of these games) — Singe usually continues Nf3 (70.0% score)
- …d5 (8% of these games) — Singe usually continues exd5 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 18% of White games, 57.1% score
- …d5 (43% of these games) — Singe usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- …Nf6 (29% of these games) — Singe usually continues g3 (75.0% score)
- …Nc6 (14% of these games) — Singe usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 14 | 77.8% | 71.4% |
| c6 | 3 | 16.7% | 66.7% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.6% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 15 | 100.0% | 43.3% |
Philip Mbawala Singe's chess games
All 76 games by Philip Mbawala Singe in the Chess.ceo database (Nov 2010 - 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: 35 wins, 13 draws, 28 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B30 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 4 | 2/2/0 | 50.0% |
| A04 | Réti Opening | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| D02 | London System | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C44 | Scotch Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A02 | Bird's opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C40 | King's Pawn Game: Busch-Gass Gambit | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 7 | 5/0/2 | 71.4% |
| A50 | Indian Defense | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| A30 | Queen's Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A29 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C55 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B18 | Caro-Kann: Classical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B08 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A51 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Indian Defense: Tartakower Attack | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2015 | William Wachania Wachira | 2,054 | Nairobi Satellite Open A | D02 |
| Aug 2015 | Ben Tom Zimurinda | 1,786 | Rwanda tt | B32 |
| Aug 2017 | Geoffrey Dokoria | 1,754 | chT-KEN | A50 |
| Aug 2015 | Gabriel Ntabonsanganywe | 1,680 | Rwanda tt | C44 |
| Aug 2015 | Jean Baptiste Hakizimana | 1,680 | Rwanda tt | B18 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| African Online Open | 2021 | 9 | 3 | 1,891 |
| Rwanda tt | 2015 | 9 | 8.5 | 1,975 |
| Nairobi Satellite Open A | 2015 | 8 | 4.5 | 2,168 |
| Olympiad-43 | 2018 | 8 | 1.5 | 1,911 |
| ch-KEN | 2022 | 8 | 4 | 1,625 |
| chT-KEN | 2019 | 6 | 4.5 | 1,825 |
| Dar es Salaam Open | 2013 | 6 | 3.5 | 2,180 |
| 57th Nairobi Open | 2015 | 5 | 2 | 2,057 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Philip Mbawala Singe's chess games?
76 games by Philip Mbawala Singe, from Nov 2010 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 Philip Mbawala Singe has played.
What does Philip Mbawala Singe play on the first move as White?
Across 38 games with White in our database, Philip Mbawala Singe opens with 1.e4 (66% of games), 1.Nf3 (18% of games), 1.d4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Philip Mbawala Singe answers 1...e5 (78% of games), 1...c6 (17% of games), 1...d5 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Philip Mbawala Singe play as White?
As White, Philip Mbawala Singe's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Italian Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 38 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Philip Mbawala Singe play as Black?
As Black, Philip Mbawala Singe most often plays: Petrov's Defense (7 games, 71.4% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Queen's Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Philip Mbawala Singe's FIDE rating?
Philip Mbawala Singe is currently rated 1,735 in classical chess, 1,874 in rapid and 1,812 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,996 (Nov 2014).
How many games has Philip Mbawala Singe played?
Our database contains 76 games by Philip Mbawala Singe, covering Nov 2010 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 35 wins, 13 draws, 28 losses (46.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Philip Mbawala Singe?
76 games by Philip Mbawala Singe 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.