Prepare against Prince Daniel Mulenga
FM · ZMB · World #8,404 classical · FIDE ID 8701776
When preparing against Prince Daniel Mulenga, expect 1.d4 in 71% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (66% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (96%).
Our database contains 142 games by Prince Daniel Mulenga, covering Jun 2016 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Prince Daniel Mulenga's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Prince Daniel Mulenga 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 | 2,198 | 2,316 | Jan 2021 |
| Rapid | 2,263 | 2,282 | May 2025 |
| Blitz | 2,194 | 2,217 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 142 | 49 | 43 | 50 | 34.5% |
| As White | 73 | 24 | 23 | 26 | 32.9% |
| As Black | 69 | 25 | 20 | 24 | 36.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Prince Daniel Mulenga's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Prince Daniel Mulenga's side.
First moves as White (73 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 52 | 71.2% | 52.9% |
| Nf3 | 10 | 13.7% | 50.0% |
| e4 | 6 | 8.2% | 25.0% |
| c4 | 5 | 6.8% | 30.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 71% of White games, 52.9% score
- …Nf6 (58% of these games) — Mulenga usually continues c4 (47.9% score)
- …d5 (31% of these games) — Mulenga usually continues c4 (73.3% score)
- …g6 (8% of these games) — Mulenga usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 14% of White games, 50.0% score
- …d5 (30% of these games) — Mulenga usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- …c5 (30% of these games) — Mulenga usually continues c4 (25.0% score)
- …Nf6 (30% of these games) — Mulenga usually continues c4 (75.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 21 | 65.6% | 42.9% |
| e5 | 8 | 25.0% | 43.8% |
| e6 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 23 | 95.8% | 56.5% |
| d5 | 1 | 4.2% | 0.0% |
Prince Daniel Mulenga's chess games
All 142 games by Prince Daniel Mulenga in the Chess.ceo database (Jun 2016 - 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: 49 wins, 43 draws, 50 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D52 | Slav Defense | 10 | 5/3/2 | 50.0% |
| A45 | Indian Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| E46 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| E73 | King's Indian Defense: Averbakh System | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| A40 | Modern Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A21 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A24 | English Opening | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D86 | Grünfeld Defense | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| E05 | Catalan | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 9 | 1/3/5 | 11.1% |
| B90 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 3/4/1 | 37.5% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 5 | 3/1/1 | 60.0% |
| A38 | English Opening | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B08 | London System | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| E42 | Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| D38 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2019 | Temur Kuybokarov | 2,519 | 21st Dubai Open | D38 |
| May 2021 | Nikita Matinian | 2,462 | Titled Arena May 8th | D87 |
| May 2021 | Kivanc Haznedaroglu | 2,453 | Titled Arena May 8th | E40 |
| May 2021 | Fernando Miguel Fernandez Sanchez | 2,435 | Titled Arena May 8th | D52 |
| Apr 2019 | Gulruhbegim Tokhirjonova | 2,434 | 21st Dubai Open | C91 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Titled Arena May 8th | 2021 | 32 | 18 | 2,439 |
| Titled Tuesday | 2020 | 15 | 7.5 | 2,322 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | 2026 | 11 | 5 | 2,144 |
| Olympiad-45 | 2024 | 9 | 3.5 | 2,108 |
| Olympiad-43 | 2018 | 9 | 5.5 | 2,291 |
| ch-Africa | 2021 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,181 |
| Ndola Copperbelt Elite | 2016 | 8 | 3.5 | 2,025 |
| 21st Dubai Open | 2019 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,477 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Prince Daniel Mulenga's chess games?
142 games by Prince Daniel Mulenga, from Jun 2016 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 Prince Daniel Mulenga has played.
What does Prince Daniel Mulenga play on the first move as White?
Across 73 games with White in our database, Prince Daniel Mulenga opens with 1.d4 (71% of games), 1.Nf3 (14% of games), 1.e4 (8% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Prince Daniel Mulenga answers 1...c5 (66% of games), 1...e5 (25% of games), 1...e6 (3% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (96% of games), 1...d5 (4% of games).
What openings does Prince Daniel Mulenga play as White?
As White, Prince Daniel Mulenga's most-played openings in our database are: Slav Defense (10 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Nimzo-Indian: Rubinstein System (5 games, 40.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 73 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Prince Daniel Mulenga play as Black?
As Black, Prince Daniel Mulenga most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 11.1% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 37.5% win rate); Benoni Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 69 games.
What is Prince Daniel Mulenga's FIDE rating?
Prince Daniel Mulenga is currently rated 2,198 in classical chess, 2,263 in rapid and 2,194 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,316 (Jan 2021).
How many games has Prince Daniel Mulenga played?
Our database contains 142 games by Prince Daniel Mulenga, covering Jun 2016 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 49 wins, 43 draws, 50 losses (34.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Prince Daniel Mulenga?
142 games by Prince Daniel Mulenga 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.