Prepare against Unwana Eugene Ekpoikong
FM · NGA · World #27,946 classical · FIDE ID 8502536
When preparing against Unwana Eugene Ekpoikong, expect 1.e4 in 95% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (50% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (84%).
Our database contains 106 games by Unwana Eugene Ekpoikong, covering Dec 2014 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Unwana Eugene Ekpoikong's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Unwana Eugene Ekpoikong 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 | 1,999 | 2,321 | Jun 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,160 | 2,160 | Oct 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,982 | 2,178 | Jun 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 106 | 63 | 16 | 27 | 59.4% |
| As White | 57 | 34 | 8 | 15 | 59.6% |
| As Black | 49 | 29 | 8 | 12 | 59.2% |
FIDE rated record
From FIDE's official rated-game ledger (2013-2026): 468 rated games against 317 different opponents, across 62 events in 5 countries. These counts cover FIDE-rated play only, so they differ from the database totals above.
By time control
| Format | Games | W | D | L | Win rate | Avg opp | Perf | Unbeaten |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 286 | 153 | 53 | 80 | 53.5% | 1,990 | 2,060 | 18 |
| Rapid | 52 | 31 | 11 | 10 | 59.6% | 1,959 | 2,134 | 10 |
| Blitz | 108 | 54 | 17 | 37 | 50.0% | 1,964 | 1,981 | 7 |
Against the field
| Opposition | Games | W | D | L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Against higher-rated | 89 | 20 | 19 | 50 | 22.5% |
| Against lower-rated | 260 | 151 | 47 | 62 | 58.1% |
Wins over titled players: 11 vs IM · 22 vs FM · 18 vs CM · 1 vs WGM · 4 vs WCM.
Tournament wins
3 tournament wins from 60 events, 2 of them outright.
Year by year
| Year | Games | W | D | L | Avg opp | Perf |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 48 | 26 | 7 | 15 | 1,930 | 2,009 |
| 2025 | 71 | 40 | 15 | 16 | 1,984 | 2,090 |
| 2024 | 66 | 32 | 13 | 21 | 1,995 | 2,031 |
| 2023 | 35 | 20 | 3 | 12 | 1,763 | 1,845 |
| 2022 | 52 | 29 | 9 | 14 | 1,911 | 1,982 |
| 2021 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | – | – |
| 2017 | 30 | 15 | 5 | 10 | 2,007 | 2,076 |
| 2016 | 49 | 21 | 11 | 17 | 2,018 | 1,998 |
| 2015 | 69 | 38 | 11 | 20 | 2,120 | 2,169 |
| 2014 | 28 | 18 | 7 | 3 | 2,128 | 2,299 |
| 2013 | 19 | 11 | 2 | 6 | 1,995 | 1,729 |
Where Unwana Eugene Ekpoikong has played
Nigeria (45) · United Arab Emirates (11) · England (2) · Ghana (2) · Togo (2)
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Unwana Eugene Ekpoikong's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Unwana Eugene Ekpoikong's side.
First moves as White (57 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 54 | 94.7% | 69.4% |
| d4 | 2 | 3.5% | 25.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 1.8% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 95% of White games, 69.4% score
- …c5 (37% of these games) — Ekpoikong usually continues Nc3 (80.8% score)
- …e5 (24% of these games) — Ekpoikong usually continues Nc3 (58.3% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Ekpoikong usually continues d4 (50.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 4% of White games, 25.0% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Ekpoikong usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Ekpoikong usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 9 | 50.0% | 83.3% |
| c5 | 9 | 50.0% | 66.7% |
As Black against 1.d4 (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 16 | 84.2% | 53.1% |
| e6 | 2 | 10.5% | 100.0% |
| d5 | 1 | 5.3% | 0.0% |
Unwana Eugene Ekpoikong's chess games
All 106 games by Unwana Eugene Ekpoikong in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2014 - Oct 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: 63 wins, 16 draws, 27 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 13 | 10/1/2 | 76.9% |
| C27 | Vienna Game | 12 | 6/2/4 | 50.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 8 | 2/2/4 | 25.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 4 | 3/1/0 | 75.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| A20 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A04 | Dutch Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A81 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | M Adnani | 2,401 | 31st Abu Dhabi Blitz Open | B23 |
| Oct 2014 | Bomo Lovet Kigigha | 2,238 | Lagos Open | A25 |
| Mar 2015 | Bunmi Olape | 2,232 | Lome zt 4.4 | C27 |
| Dec 2014 | Oluwafemi Daniel Balogun | 2,200 | 2nd Benin Oba's Cup | B06 |
| Jan 2024 | Emile Boucquet | 2,199 | Hastings Weekend Open | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FIDE World Amateur Rapid & Blitz Chess Championship 2026 - Blitz | 2026 | 10 | 8 | 2,081 |
| 31st Abu Dhabi Blitz Open | 2025 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,123 |
| FIDE World Amateur Rapid Chess Championship 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,108 |
| Lagos Millionaire Satellite Open | 2015 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,312 |
| Lome zt 4.4 | 2015 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,273 |
| Warri President's Cup | 2014 | 7 | 6 | 2,367 |
| 3rd Lagos Chevron Open | 2015 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,209 |
| Lagos Friends of Chess | 2015 | 7 | 5 | 2,213 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Unwana Eugene Ekpoikong's chess games?
106 games by Unwana Eugene Ekpoikong, from Dec 2014 to Oct 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 Unwana Eugene Ekpoikong has played.
What does Unwana Eugene Ekpoikong play on the first move as White?
Across 57 games with White in our database, Unwana Eugene Ekpoikong opens with 1.e4 (95% of games), 1.d4 (4% of games), 1.Nf3 (2% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Unwana Eugene Ekpoikong answers 1...d5 (50% of games), 1...c5 (50% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (84% of games), 1...e6 (11% of games), 1...d5 (5% of games).
What openings does Unwana Eugene Ekpoikong play as White?
As White, Unwana Eugene Ekpoikong's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian: Closed (13 games, 76.9% win rate); Vienna Game (12 games, 50.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 57 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Unwana Eugene Ekpoikong play as Black?
As Black, Unwana Eugene Ekpoikong most often plays: Budapest Defense (8 games, 25.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (4 games, 75.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 49 games.
What is Unwana Eugene Ekpoikong's FIDE rating?
Unwana Eugene Ekpoikong is currently rated 1,999 in classical chess, 2,160 in rapid and 1,982 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,321 (Jun 2015).
How many games has Unwana Eugene Ekpoikong played?
Our database contains 106 games by Unwana Eugene Ekpoikong, covering Dec 2014 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 63 wins, 16 draws, 27 losses (59.4% win rate).
How do I prepare against Unwana Eugene Ekpoikong?
106 games by Unwana Eugene Ekpoikong 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.