Prepare against Steven Male Kawuma
FM · Uganda · World #11,954 classical · FIDE ID 10000224
When preparing against Steven Male Kawuma, expect 1.e4 in 93% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (100%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Sicilian: Sveshnikov as Black, 44.4% over 18 games.
Our database contains 135 games by Steven Male Kawuma, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Steven Male Kawuma's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Steven Male Kawuma 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 | 2,143 | 2,203 | Sep 2010 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 135 | 59 | 34 | 42 | 43.7% |
| As White | 68 | 32 | 14 | 22 | 47.1% |
| As Black | 67 | 27 | 20 | 20 | 40.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Steven Male Kawuma's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Steven Male Kawuma's side.
First moves as White (68 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 63 | 92.6% | 58.7% |
| Nf3 | 5 | 7.4% | 40.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 93% of White games, 58.7% score
- …c5 (44% of these games) — Kawuma usually continues Nf3 (51.8% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Kawuma usually continues Nf3 (76.7% score)
- …e6 (11% of these games) — Kawuma usually continues d4 (25.0% score)
- 1.Nf3 — 7% of White games, 40.0% score
- …Nf6 (60% of these games) — Kawuma usually continues g3 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (40% of these games) — Kawuma usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (35 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 35 | 100.0% | 52.9% |
As Black against 1.d4 (20 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 20 | 100.0% | 65.0% |
Steven Male Kawuma's chess games
All 135 games by Steven Male Kawuma in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2003 - 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: 59 wins, 34 draws, 42 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 13 | 7/2/4 | 53.8% |
| C77 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 8 | 5/2/1 | 62.5% |
| B95 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 6 | 1/2/3 | 16.7% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 4 | 1/0/3 | 25.0% |
| C00 | King's Indian Attack | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Modern Defense | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D40 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B34 | Sicilian: Accelerated Dragon | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 0/1/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 18 | 8/5/5 | 44.4% |
| B30 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 6 | 3/1/2 | 50.0% |
| E92 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 5 | 1/3/1 | 20.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 5 | 1/4/0 | 20.0% |
| A15 | English Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| E84 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2010 | Diego Valerga | 2,508 | Olympiad-39 | E94 |
| Sep 2007 | Walaa Sarwat | 2,388 | ch-Africa | B53 |
| Feb 2010 | Anna Zozulia | 2,321 | 8th Gibraltar Masters | B33 |
| Jun 2006 | Ibrahim Chahrani | 2,308 | Olympiad-37 | B33 |
| Jan 2009 | Ian W Sharpe | 2,290 | chT2b-BCF 0809 (4NCL) | C00 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad-35 | 2002 | 13 | 7 | 2,267 |
| Olympiad-37 | 2006 | 13 | 5 | 2,181 |
| Olympiad-36 | 2004 | 12 | 4 | 2,161 |
| 8th Gibraltar Masters | 2010 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,200 |
| Olympiad-34 | 2000 | 10 | 6 | 2,229 |
| Olympiad-39 | 2010 | 9 | 5 | 2,253 |
| Olympiad-38 | 2008 | 9 | 7.5 | 2,229 |
| ch-Africa | 2007 | 9 | 4.5 | 2,272 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Steven Male Kawuma's chess games?
135 games by Steven Male Kawuma, from Apr 2003 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 Steven Male Kawuma has played.
What does Steven Male Kawuma play on the first move as White?
Across 68 games with White in our database, Steven Male Kawuma opens with 1.e4 (93% of games), 1.Nf3 (7% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Steven Male Kawuma answers 1...c5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (100% of games).
What openings does Steven Male Kawuma play as White?
As White, Steven Male Kawuma's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (13 games, 53.8% win rate); Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense (8 games, 62.5% win rate); Sicilian: Najdorf (6 games, 16.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 68 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Steven Male Kawuma play as Black?
As Black, Steven Male Kawuma most often plays: Sicilian: Sveshnikov (18 games, 44.4% win rate); Sicilian: Rossolimo (6 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (5 games, 20.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 67 games.
What is Steven Male Kawuma's FIDE rating?
Steven Male Kawuma is currently rated 2,143 in classical chess. Peak classical rating: 2,203 (Sep 2010).
How many games has Steven Male Kawuma played?
Our database contains 135 games by Steven Male Kawuma, covering Apr 2003 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 59 wins, 34 draws, 42 losses (43.7% win rate).
How do I prepare against Steven Male Kawuma?
135 games by Steven Male Kawuma 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.