Prepare against Unwana Eugene Ekpoikong
FM · NGA · World #26,627 classical · FIDE ID 8502536
Our database contains 86 games by Unwana Eugene Ekpoikong, covering Dec 2014 to Aug 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 | 2,007 | 2,321 | Jun 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,149 | 2,150 | Apr 2026 |
| Blitz | 2,061 | 2,178 | Jun 2016 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 86 | 50 | 12 | 24 | 58.1% |
| As White | 46 | 27 | 5 | 14 | 58.7% |
| As Black | 40 | 23 | 7 | 10 | 57.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (46 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 44 | 95.7% | 67.0% |
| d4 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
| Nf3 | 1 | 2.2% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 96% of White games, 67.0% score
- …c5 (34% of these games) — Ekpoikong usually continues Nc3 (75.0% score)
- …e5 (27% of these games) — Ekpoikong usually continues Nc3 (63.6% score)
- …e6 (16% of these games) — Ekpoikong usually continues d4 (42.9% score)
- 1.d4 — 2% of White games, 0.0% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Ekpoikong usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 8 | 50.0% | 81.3% |
| c5 | 8 | 50.0% | 68.8% |
Unwana Eugene Ekpoikong's chess games
All 86 games by Unwana Eugene Ekpoikong in the Chess.ceo database (Dec 2014 - Aug 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: 50 wins, 12 draws, 24 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C27 | Vienna Game | 11 | 6/2/3 | 54.5% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 8 | 6/0/2 | 75.0% |
| C03 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B10 | Caro-Kann | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B21 | Sicilian: Smith-Morra Gambit | 2 | 1/1/0 | 50.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B06 | Pirc Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C10 | French Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 7 | 2/2/3 | 28.6% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 4 | 3/0/1 | 75.0% |
| B73 | Sicilian: Dragon | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B30 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| D11 | Slav Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A81 | Réti Opening | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2025 | M Adnani | 2,401 | 31st Abu Dhabi Blitz Open | B23 |
| 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 |
| Dec 2014 | Abimbola OSUNFUYI | 2,191 | Warri President's Cup | B21 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31st Abu Dhabi Blitz Open | 2025 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,123 |
| Lome zt 4.4 | 2015 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,273 |
| Lagos Millionaire Satellite Open | 2015 | 9 | 6.5 | 2,312 |
| FIDE World Amateur Rapid Chess Championship 2026 | 2026 | 9 | 6 | 2,108 |
| 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 |
| Abuja Positive Minds Open | 2015 | 7 | 4.5 | 2,263 |
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Where can I find Unwana Eugene Ekpoikong's chess games?
86 games by Unwana Eugene Ekpoikong, from Dec 2014 to Aug 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 46 games with White in our database, Unwana Eugene Ekpoikong opens with 1.e4 (96% of games), 1.d4 (2% 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).
What openings does Unwana Eugene Ekpoikong play as White?
As White, Unwana Eugene Ekpoikong's most-played openings in our database are: Vienna Game (11 games, 54.5% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (8 games, 75.0% win rate); French: Tarrasch Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). The full breakdown of 46 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 (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (4 games, 75.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 40 games.
What is Unwana Eugene Ekpoikong's FIDE rating?
Unwana Eugene Ekpoikong is currently rated 2,007 in classical chess, 2,149 in rapid and 2,061 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,321 (Jun 2015).
How many games has Unwana Eugene Ekpoikong played?
Our database contains 86 games by Unwana Eugene Ekpoikong, covering Dec 2014 to Aug 2026. Overall record: 50 wins, 12 draws, 24 losses (58.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Unwana Eugene Ekpoikong?
86 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.