Prepare against Richard Kato
Uganda · World #43,714 classical · FIDE ID 10000992
Our database contains 112 games by Richard Kato, covering Mar 2016 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Richard Kato's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Richard Kato 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 | 1,919 | 2,157 | Mar 2016 |
| Rapid | 1,893 | 1,947 | Jul 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,922 | 1,959 | Jun 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 112 | 44 | 28 | 40 | 39.3% |
| As White | 56 | 23 | 12 | 21 | 41.1% |
| As Black | 56 | 21 | 16 | 19 | 37.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Richard Kato's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Richard Kato's side.
First moves as White (56 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 34 | 60.7% | 58.8% |
| d4 | 16 | 28.6% | 50.0% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 8.9% | 20.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 61% of White games, 58.8% score
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Kato usually continues Nf3 (79.2% score)
- …c5 (21% of these games) — Kato usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (21% of these games) — Kato usually continues d4 (60.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 29% of White games, 50.0% score
- …Nf6 (56% of these games) — Kato usually continues c4 (60.0% score)
- …d5 (38% of these games) — Kato usually continues c4 (66.7% score)
- …e6 (6% of these games) — Kato usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (33 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 14 | 42.4% | 57.1% |
| e6 | 7 | 21.2% | 42.9% |
| d6 | 5 | 15.2% | 80.0% |
| g6 | 2 | 6.1% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 2 | 6.1% | 100.0% |
| c5 | 1 | 3.0% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 45.0% | 38.9% |
| e6 | 6 | 30.0% | 41.7% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 25.0% | 50.0% |
Richard Kato's chess games
All 112 games by Richard Kato in the Chess.ceo database (Mar 2016 - 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: 44 wins, 28 draws, 40 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B24 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/2/2 | 20.0% |
| D02 | London System | 4 | 1/2/1 | 25.0% |
| A00 | Réti Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B40 | French Defense | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D04 | Colle System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A46 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A40 | Horwitz Defense | 6 | 1/3/2 | 16.7% |
| B08 | Pirc Defense | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B32 | French Defense | 4 | 0/1/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Modern Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D30 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 3 | 0/3/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C41 | Scotch Game | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C30 | King's Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2023 | Emmanuel Egesa | 2,044 | chT-UGA 2324 | A56 |
| May 2024 | Simon Gonza | 2,020 | Kampala Sagewood Cup | B25 |
| Jan 2017 | Ivan Mukuye | 2,016 | Kampala Classic 2000 Open | B12 |
| Sep 2023 | Rogers Ntambi | 1,893 | chT-UGA 2324 | E32 |
| Jun 2024 | Lovers Mthembu | 1,876 | FISU World University | C65 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-UGA | 2022 | 22 | 8.5 | 1,722 |
| chT-UGA 2324 | 2024 | 10 | 4 | 1,772 |
| FISU World University | 2024 | 9 | 5 | 2,242 |
| ch-Africa U20 | 2019 | 9 | 5 | 1,855 |
| Kampala Sagewood Cup | 2024 | 8 | 5.5 | 1,983 |
| Kampala Zabasajja Memorial Open | 2024 | 8 | 6.5 | 1,831 |
| 12th Kiwawu Open | 2018 | 8 | 5 | 1,780 |
| UGA Olympic Qualifier | 2018 | 7 | 1.5 | 1,972 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Richard Kato's chess games?
112 games by Richard Kato, from Mar 2016 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 Richard Kato has played.
What does Richard Kato play on the first move as White?
Across 56 games with White in our database, Richard Kato opens with 1.e4 (61% of games), 1.d4 (29% of games), 1.Nf3 (9% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Richard Kato answers 1...e5 (42% of games), 1...e6 (21% of games), 1...d6 (15% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (45% of games), 1...e6 (30% of games), 1...Nf6 (25% of games).
What openings does Richard Kato play as White?
As White, Richard Kato's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 20.0% win rate); London System (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Réti Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 56 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Richard Kato play as Black?
As Black, Richard Kato most often plays: Horwitz Defense (6 games, 16.7% win rate); Pirc Defense (4 games, 75.0% win rate); French Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 56 games.
What is Richard Kato's FIDE rating?
Richard Kato is currently rated 1,919 in classical chess, 1,893 in rapid and 1,922 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,157 (Mar 2016).
How many games has Richard Kato played?
Our database contains 112 games by Richard Kato, covering Mar 2016 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 44 wins, 28 draws, 40 losses (39.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Richard Kato?
112 games by Richard Kato 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.