Prepare against Yakini Tchouka
Togo · World #25,964 classical · FIDE ID 21201382
When preparing against Yakini Tchouka, expect 1.e4 in 90% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (88% of games); against 1.d4, 1...Nf6 (78%).
Our database contains 60 games by Yakini Tchouka, covering Apr 2019 to Sep 2026. Below you'll find Yakini Tchouka's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yakini Tchouka 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 | 2,012 | 2,012 | Sep 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,879 | 1,879 | Sep 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,855 | 1,855 | Sep 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 60 | 26 | 5 | 29 | 43.3% |
| As White | 30 | 13 | 3 | 14 | 43.3% |
| As Black | 30 | 13 | 2 | 15 | 43.3% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yakini Tchouka's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yakini Tchouka's side.
First moves as White (30 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 27 | 90.0% | 50.0% |
| d4 | 3 | 10.0% | 33.3% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 90% of White games, 50.0% score
- …c5 (48% of these games) — Tchouka usually continues Nf3 (35.0% score)
- …e5 (33% of these games) — Tchouka usually continues Nf3 (55.6% score)
- …c6 (7% of these games) — Tchouka usually continues d4 (100.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 10% of White games, 33.3% score
- …d5 (100% of these games) — Tchouka usually continues c4 (33.3% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (17 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 15 | 88.2% | 56.7% |
| e5 | 1 | 5.9% | 100.0% |
| d6 | 1 | 5.9% | 0.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (9 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 7 | 77.8% | 35.7% |
| d5 | 2 | 22.2% | 50.0% |
Yakini Tchouka's chess games
All 60 games by Yakini Tchouka in the Chess.ceo database (Apr 2019 - 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: 26 wins, 5 draws, 29 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B42 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| B22 | Sicilian: Alapin | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B00 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C67 | Ruy Lopez: Berlin Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B13 | Caro-Kann: Exchange Variation | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D58 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C63 | Ruy Lopez: Schliemann | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B50 | Sicilian | 9 | 6/0/3 | 66.7% |
| D00 | London System | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| B77 | Sicilian: Dragon | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B31 | Sicilian: Rossolimo | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| E07 | Catalan | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D31 | Queen's Gambit Declined: Orthodox Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game: Chigorin Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A07 | Réti Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2026 | Jamal Adam | 2,016 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | B32 |
| Sep 2024 | Ebosse Kingue Victor Patrick | 2,014 | 45th Olympiad 2024 | B77 |
| Sep 2026 | Moulaye Brahim Hemam | 1,926 | 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | B33 |
| Aug 2020 | Davidson Gabriel | 1,915 | Online Olympiad Div4 D | E11 |
| Aug 2020 | Tondo James | 1,900 | Online Olympiad Div4 D | C78 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46th FIDE Chess Olympiad Samarkand 2026 | Open | Matches 1-12 | 2026 | 11 | 6 | 2,068 |
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 11 | 6 | 1,745 |
| chT-Francophonie Rapid | 2022 | 11 | 5 | 1,827 |
| Online Olym Div4 E | 2021 | 10 | 3.5 | 1,707 |
| Olympiad-45 | 2024 | 9 | 3 | 1,995 |
| Online Olympiad Div4 D | 2020 | 6 | 3 | 1,903 |
| 45th Olympiad 2024 | 2024 | 2 | 2 | 2,414 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yakini Tchouka's chess games?
60 games by Yakini Tchouka, from Apr 2019 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 Yakini Tchouka has played.
What does Yakini Tchouka play on the first move as White?
Across 30 games with White in our database, Yakini Tchouka opens with 1.e4 (90% of games), 1.d4 (10% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yakini Tchouka answers 1...c5 (88% of games), 1...e5 (6% of games), 1...d6 (6% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (78% of games), 1...d5 (22% of games).
What openings does Yakini Tchouka play as White?
As White, Yakini Tchouka's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Sicilian: Alapin (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Petrov's Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 30 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yakini Tchouka play as Black?
As Black, Yakini Tchouka most often plays: Sicilian (9 games, 66.7% win rate); London System (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Sicilian: Dragon (2 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 30 games.
What is Yakini Tchouka's FIDE rating?
Yakini Tchouka is currently rated 2,012 in classical chess, 1,879 in rapid and 1,855 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,012 (Sep 2026).
How many games has Yakini Tchouka played?
Our database contains 60 games by Yakini Tchouka, covering Apr 2019 to Sep 2026. Overall record: 26 wins, 5 draws, 29 losses (43.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yakini Tchouka?
60 games by Yakini Tchouka 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.