Prepare against Wilfried Ntamatungiro
Burundi · World #47,168 classical · FIDE ID 20300166
When preparing against Wilfried Ntamatungiro, expect 1.e4 in 97% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (41% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (36%).
Our database contains 64 games by Wilfried Ntamatungiro, covering Jan 2017 to Oct 2026. Below you'll find Wilfried Ntamatungiro's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Wilfried Ntamatungiro 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 | 1,905 | 1,955 | May 2025 |
| Rapid | 1,895 | 1,905 | Mar 2024 |
| Blitz | 1,881 | 1,905 | Mar 2024 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 64 | 18 | 3 | 43 | 28.1% |
| As White | 32 | 9 | 2 | 21 | 28.1% |
| As Black | 32 | 9 | 1 | 22 | 28.1% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Wilfried Ntamatungiro's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Wilfried Ntamatungiro's side.
First moves as White (32 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 31 | 96.9% | 32.3% |
| b3 | 1 | 3.1% | 0.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 97% of White games, 32.3% score
- …c5 (32% of these games) — Ntamatungiro usually continues Nf3 (30.0% score)
- …e5 (29% of these games) — Ntamatungiro usually continues Nf3 (25.0% score)
- …c6 (13% of these games) — Ntamatungiro usually continues d4 (0.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 41.2% | 28.6% |
| Nc6 | 5 | 29.4% | 20.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 11.8% | 0.0% |
| c5 | 2 | 11.8% | 50.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 5 | 35.7% | 10.0% |
| c6 | 3 | 21.4% | 33.3% |
| d6 | 3 | 21.4% | 33.3% |
| d5 | 3 | 21.4% | 66.7% |
Wilfried Ntamatungiro's chess games
All 64 games by Wilfried Ntamatungiro in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2017 - 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: 18 wins, 3 draws, 43 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B12 | Caro-Kann: Advance Variation | 4 | 0/0/4 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| B23 | Sicilian: Closed | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B27 | Sicilian: Hyperaccelerated Dragon | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C20 | Ruy Lopez: Morphy Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C65 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B02 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 7 | 2/0/5 | 28.6% |
| A41 | Anglo-Slav Opening | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | Nimzowitsch Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A41 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B99 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E53 | Nimzo-Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 2024 | Mariano Ortega Amarelle | 2,482 | ch-Africa | B40 |
| Aug 2021 | Gary M Clark | 2,278 | Online Olympiad Div4 C | B01 |
| Nov 2022 | Abubaker Tagelsir | 2,231 | ch-Africa U2300 | E90 |
| Mar 2024 | Amorim Agnelo | 2,219 | ch-Africa | B07 |
| Mar 2024 | Adeyinka Samuel Adewole | 1,935 | ch-Africa | B07 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Olympiad-43 | 2018 | 10 | 2.5 | 1,743 |
| Cairo Africa zt 4.2 | 2014 | 9 | 1 | 1,877 |
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | 2026 | 9 | 3 | 1,957 |
| ch-UGA Open | 2017 | 8 | 3.5 | 1,648 |
| Online Olym Base B | 2020 | 7 | 2 | 1,634 |
| ch-Africa rapid | 2024 | 6 | 2 | 1,787 |
| ch-Africa | 2024 | 6 | 3 | 2,233 |
| ch-Africa U2300 | 2022 | 5 | 1.5 | 1,938 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Wilfried Ntamatungiro's chess games?
64 games by Wilfried Ntamatungiro, from Jan 2017 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 Wilfried Ntamatungiro has played.
What does Wilfried Ntamatungiro play on the first move as White?
Across 32 games with White in our database, Wilfried Ntamatungiro opens with 1.e4 (97% of games), 1.b3 (3% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Wilfried Ntamatungiro answers 1...d5 (41% of games), 1...Nc6 (29% of games), 1...e5 (12% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (36% of games), 1...c6 (21% of games), 1...d6 (21% of games).
What openings does Wilfried Ntamatungiro play as White?
As White, Wilfried Ntamatungiro's most-played openings in our database are: Caro-Kann: Advance Variation (4 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Sicilian: Closed (3 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 32 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Wilfried Ntamatungiro play as Black?
As Black, Wilfried Ntamatungiro most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation (7 games, 28.6% win rate); Anglo-Slav Opening (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Nimzowitsch Defense: Kennedy Variation (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 32 games.
What is Wilfried Ntamatungiro's FIDE rating?
Wilfried Ntamatungiro is currently rated 1,905 in classical chess, 1,895 in rapid and 1,881 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,955 (May 2025).
How many games has Wilfried Ntamatungiro played?
Our database contains 64 games by Wilfried Ntamatungiro, covering Jan 2017 to Oct 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 3 draws, 43 losses (28.1% win rate).
How do I prepare against Wilfried Ntamatungiro?
64 games by Wilfried Ntamatungiro 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.