Prepare against Sanya,Derrick
Uganda · World #54,720 classical · FIDE ID 10005250
Our database contains 76 games by Sanya,Derrick, covering Oct 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Sanya,Derrick's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Sanya,Derrick 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 | 1,875 | 1,932 | Nov 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,858 | 1,907 | Feb 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,937 | 1,941 | Jun 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 76 | 39 | 18 | 19 | 51.3% |
| As White | 37 | 19 | 10 | 8 | 51.4% |
| As Black | 39 | 20 | 8 | 11 | 51.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Sanya,Derrick's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Sanya,Derrick's side.
First moves as White (37 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 18 | 48.6% | 69.4% |
| d4 | 10 | 27.0% | 60.0% |
| Nf3 | 8 | 21.6% | 56.3% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.7% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 49% of White games, 69.4% score
- …e5 (50% of these games) — Sanya,Derrick usually continues Nf3 (87.5% score)
- …c5 (28% of these games) — Sanya,Derrick usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …c6 (17% of these games) — Sanya,Derrick usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 27% of White games, 60.0% score
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Sanya,Derrick usually continues c4 (70.0% score)
- …Nf6 (40% of these games) — Sanya,Derrick usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …g6 (10% of these games) — Sanya,Derrick usually continues e4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 8 | 42.1% | 62.5% |
| Nf6 | 3 | 15.8% | 83.3% |
| e5 | 3 | 15.8% | 83.3% |
| c6 | 3 | 15.8% | 83.3% |
| a6 | 1 | 5.3% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 66.7% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 4 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
Sanya,Derrick's chess games
All 76 games by Sanya,Derrick 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: 39 wins, 18 draws, 19 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A08 | Réti Opening | 5 | 2/0/3 | 40.0% |
| D15 | Slav Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| C41 | Philidor | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D31 | Semi-Slav Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Closed | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C57 | Italian Game: Two Knights Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B17 | Caro-Kann: Karpov Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/1/2 | 40.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 5 | 3/0/2 | 60.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D36 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| A28 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 2022 | Amos Etoru | 1,949 | Kampala Zabasajja Memorial Open | A29 |
| May 2018 | Patrick Ojok | 1,944 | chT-UGA | A39 |
| Nov 2017 | Gerald Wadada | 1,863 | Kampala Rwabushenyi Memorial | D45 |
| Jan 2020 | Samuel Were | 1,848 | Kampala Zabasajja Memorial Open | A52 |
| Mar 2020 | Ivan Jalagatha Mugisha | 1,783 | Kampala Open | E06 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kampala Zabasajja Memorial Open | 2022 | 14 | 9.5 | 2,098 |
| chT-UGA | 2022 | 14 | 7.5 | 1,923 |
| 3rd Kampala Kireka Open | 2018 | 8 | 5 | 2,032 |
| Kampala Rwabushenyi Memorial | 2021 | 8 | 5 | 1,875 |
| Kampala Sagewood Cup | 2024 | 6 | 5 | 1,956 |
| 4th Kampala Kireka Open | 2019 | 6 | 3.5 | 1,753 |
| Kampala Kantinti Memorial Open | 2020 | 5 | 3 | 1,916 |
| Kampala Open | 2020 | 5 | 3.5 | 1,839 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Sanya,Derrick's chess games?
76 games by Sanya,Derrick, 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 Sanya,Derrick has played.
What does Sanya,Derrick play on the first move as White?
Across 37 games with White in our database, Sanya,Derrick opens with 1.e4 (49% of games), 1.d4 (27% of games), 1.Nf3 (22% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Sanya,Derrick answers 1...c5 (42% of games), 1...Nf6 (16% of games), 1...e5 (16% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (67% of games), 1...d5 (33% of games).
What openings does Sanya,Derrick play as White?
As White, Sanya,Derrick's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Philidor (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 37 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Sanya,Derrick play as Black?
As Black, Sanya,Derrick most often plays: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 60.0% win rate); Alekhine Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 39 games.
What is Sanya,Derrick's FIDE rating?
Sanya,Derrick is currently rated 1,875 in classical chess, 1,858 in rapid and 1,937 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,932 (Nov 2025).
How many games has Sanya,Derrick played?
Our database contains 76 games by Sanya,Derrick, covering Oct 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 39 wins, 18 draws, 19 losses (51.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Sanya,Derrick?
76 games by Sanya,Derrick 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.