Prepare against Shanita Namaganda
Uganda · World #145,395 classical · FIDE ID 10002723
When preparing against Shanita Namaganda, expect 1.e4 in 83% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 32 games by Shanita Namaganda, covering May 2019 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Shanita Namaganda's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Shanita Namaganda 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 | 1,606 | 1,660 | Feb 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,572 | 1,618 | Feb 2025 |
| Blitz | 1,593 | 1,629 | Feb 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 32 | 17 | 2 | 13 | 53.1% |
| As White | 18 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 50.0% |
| As Black | 14 | 8 | 0 | 6 | 57.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Shanita Namaganda's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Shanita Namaganda's side.
First moves as White (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 15 | 83.3% | 56.7% |
| d4 | 2 | 11.1% | 25.0% |
| e3 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 83% of White games, 56.7% score
- …e5 (60% of these games) — Namaganda usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …c5 (13% of these games) — Namaganda usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e6 (7% of these games) — Namaganda usually continues Nc3 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Namaganda usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Namaganda usually continues e3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 8 | 100.0% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (2 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 100.0% | 50.0% |
Shanita Namaganda's chess games
All 32 games by Shanita Namaganda in the Chess.ceo database (May 2019 - 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: 17 wins, 2 draws, 13 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Italian Game | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| A04 | Sicilian | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C40 | Gunderam Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D12 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game: Anti-Fried Liver | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C55 | Philidor | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D45 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann: Endgame Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B11 | Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C43 | Center Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D05 | Colle System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D10 | English Opening: Slav Setup | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C54 | Italian Game: Giuoco Pianissimo | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C43 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C41 | Philidor | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2019 | James Odiel | 1,840 | 4th Kampala Kireka Open | C43 |
| Dec 2019 | Frank Katimbo | 1,724 | 4th Kampala Kireka Open | C43 |
| Aug 2022 | Joyce Kabengano | 1,549 | chT-UGA | C24 |
| May 2018 | Milly Takali | 1,542 | chT-UGA | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-UGA 2324 | 2023 | 6 | 2.5 | 1,283 |
| 3rd Kampala Kireka Open | 2018 | 6 | 1.5 | 1,364 |
| 4th Kampala Kireka Open | 2019 | 6 | 4 | 1,940 |
| chT-UGA | 2022 | 5 | 5 | 1,915 |
| Kampala Lighthouse Open | 2019 | 4 | 2 | 1,698 |
| Kampala Zabasajja Memorial Open | 2020 | 2 | 1 | 2,070 |
| Online Olym Div4 B | 2020 | 1 | 1 | – |
| Kampala Rwabushenyi Memorial | 2019 | 1 | 0 | 1,767 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Shanita Namaganda's chess games?
32 games by Shanita Namaganda, from May 2019 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 Shanita Namaganda has played.
What does Shanita Namaganda play on the first move as White?
Across 18 games with White in our database, Shanita Namaganda opens with 1.e4 (83% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games), 1.e3 (6% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Shanita Namaganda answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Shanita Namaganda play as White?
As White, Shanita Namaganda's most-played openings in our database are: Italian Game (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 18 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Shanita Namaganda play as Black?
As Black, Shanita Namaganda most often plays: Bishop's Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate); Caro-Kann: Two Knights Variation (1 games, 100.0% win rate); Center Game (1 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 14 games.
What is Shanita Namaganda's FIDE rating?
Shanita Namaganda is currently rated 1,606 in classical chess, 1,572 in rapid and 1,593 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,660 (Feb 2025).
How many games has Shanita Namaganda played?
Our database contains 32 games by Shanita Namaganda, covering May 2019 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 17 wins, 2 draws, 13 losses (53.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Shanita Namaganda?
32 games by Shanita Namaganda 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.