Prepare against Show Kitagami
Japan · World #54,661 classical · FIDE ID 2018667
Our database contains 73 games by Show Kitagami, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Show Kitagami's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Show Kitagami 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 | 2,122 | Apr 2007 |
| Rapid | 1,966 | 1,993 | Jun 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 73 | 10 | 8 | 55 | 13.7% |
| As White | 35 | 6 | 5 | 24 | 17.1% |
| As Black | 38 | 4 | 3 | 31 | 10.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Show Kitagami's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Show Kitagami's side.
First moves as White (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf3 | 22 | 62.9% | 22.7% |
| d4 | 12 | 34.3% | 20.8% |
| c4 | 1 | 2.9% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.Nf3 — 63% of White games, 22.7% score
- …Nf6 (41% of these games) — Kitagami usually continues g3 (31.3% score)
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Kitagami usually continues g3 (16.7% score)
- …d5 (18% of these games) — Kitagami usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 34% of White games, 20.8% score
- …Nf6 (83% of these games) — Kitagami usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c5 (8% of these games) — Kitagami usually continues e3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (8% of these games) — Kitagami usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 16 | 80.0% | 18.8% |
| e6 | 2 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.0% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 13 | 92.9% | 15.4% |
| c5 | 1 | 7.1% | 0.0% |
Show Kitagami's chess games
All 73 games by Show Kitagami in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2007 - 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: 10 wins, 8 draws, 55 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A04 | Réti Opening | 8 | 2/0/6 | 25.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 5 | 0/2/3 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 5 | 1/0/4 | 20.0% |
| E04 | Catalan | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A14 | English Opening | 3 | 1/2/0 | 33.3% |
| A85 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E21 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening: Keres Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E61 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B80 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 8 | 1/0/7 | 12.5% |
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| E77 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A43 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E62 | English Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E83 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C01 | French: Classical Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C97 | Ruy Lopez: Closed | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 1993 | Jose Riverol | 2,190 | 9th WchT U26 | D02 |
| Nov 1993 | Kgosmore Moatlhodi | 2,170 | 9th WchT U26 | B84 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ch-Southern California cand | 2010 | 16 | 5.5 | 2,040 |
| 9th WchT U26 | 1993 | 8 | 2.5 | 2,090 |
| Memorial Day Classic | 2010 | 7 | 0 | 1,969 |
| ch-South Calfornia Cand | 2008 | 4 | 1.5 | 2,124 |
| Los Angeles Open | 2010 | 4 | 0 | 1,970 |
| 92nd US Open | 1991 | 3 | 1 | 2,181 |
| Tokyo Open | 2022 | 3 | 0 | 1,803 |
| 29th American Open | 1993 | 3 | 0 | 1,992 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Show Kitagami's chess games?
73 games by Show Kitagami, from Jan 2007 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 Show Kitagami has played.
What does Show Kitagami play on the first move as White?
Across 35 games with White in our database, Show Kitagami opens with 1.Nf3 (63% of games), 1.d4 (34% of games), 1.c4 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Show Kitagami answers 1...c5 (80% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games), 1...e5 (5% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (93% of games), 1...c5 (7% of games).
What openings does Show Kitagami play as White?
As White, Show Kitagami's most-played openings in our database are: Réti Opening (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (5 games, 0.0% win rate); Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense (5 games, 20.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 35 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Show Kitagami play as Black?
As Black, Show Kitagami most often plays: Sicilian: Najdorf (8 games, 12.5% win rate); King's Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 38 games.
What is Show Kitagami's FIDE rating?
Show Kitagami is currently rated 1,875 in classical chess, 1,966 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 2,122 (Apr 2007).
How many games has Show Kitagami played?
Our database contains 73 games by Show Kitagami, covering Jan 2007 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 10 wins, 8 draws, 55 losses (13.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Show Kitagami?
73 games by Show Kitagami 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.