Prepare against Yusuf Mdoe
CM · Tanzania · World #81,805 classical · FIDE ID 10002235
When preparing against Yusuf Mdoe, expect 1.e4 in 56% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...c5 (56% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (70%).
Our database contains 67 games by Yusuf Mdoe, covering Jul 2014 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Yusuf Mdoe's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Yusuf Mdoe 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 | 1,784 | 1,856 | Apr 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,827 | 1,827 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 67 | 20 | 12 | 35 | 29.9% |
| As White | 36 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 31 | 8 | 2 | 21 | 25.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Yusuf Mdoe's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Yusuf Mdoe's side.
First moves as White (36 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 20 | 55.6% | 57.5% |
| d4 | 11 | 30.6% | 27.3% |
| c4 | 5 | 13.9% | 50.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 56% of White games, 57.5% score
- …c5 (45% of these games) — Mdoe usually continues Nf3 (50.0% score)
- …e5 (30% of these games) — Mdoe usually continues Nf3 (40.0% score)
- …e6 (15% of these games) — Mdoe usually continues d4 (75.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 31% of White games, 27.3% score
- …Nf6 (45% of these games) — Mdoe usually continues c4 (16.7% score)
- …d5 (36% of these games) — Mdoe usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …g6 (18% of these games) — Mdoe usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (18 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| c5 | 10 | 55.6% | 35.0% |
| e6 | 5 | 27.8% | 50.0% |
| e5 | 2 | 11.1% | 0.0% |
| c6 | 1 | 5.6% | 100.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (10 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 7 | 70.0% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 2 | 20.0% | 0.0% |
| e6 | 1 | 10.0% | 0.0% |
Yusuf Mdoe's chess games
All 67 games by Yusuf Mdoe in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2014 - Jul 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: 20 wins, 12 draws, 35 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B22 | Sicilian | 5 | 2/2/1 | 40.0% |
| C44 | Ponziani Opening | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D05 | Indian Defense | 4 | 0/3/1 | 0.0% |
| A22 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D04 | Colle System | 3 | 0/1/2 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C01 | French Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C50 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D85 | Grünfeld Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B33 | Sicilian | 4 | 2/0/2 | 50.0% |
| D06 | Queen's Gambit | 3 | 0/0/3 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 1/1/1 | 33.3% |
| D10 | Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D02 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| A84 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A18 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C01 | Horwitz Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 2014 | Ezio Righi | 2,085 | Olympiad-41 | B85 |
| Sep 2018 | Ousmane Aw | 1,880 | Olympiad-43 | C20 |
| Nov 2015 | Nurdin Hassuji | 1,845 | TAN-ch Open | B33 |
| Aug 2022 | Cephas Clinton Fomevor | 1,830 | Olympiad-44 | D13 |
| Aug 2022 | Maiga,Baba Moulaye Abdalla | 1,822 | Olympiad-44 | A23 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Africa zt 4.2 | 2016 | 14 | 8 | 2,031 |
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 10 | 5.5 | 1,937 |
| Olympiad-43 | 2018 | 10 | 2 | 1,766 |
| Olympiad-42 | 2016 | 10 | 2 | 1,792 |
| Olympiad-41 | 2014 | 10 | 3.5 | 2,031 |
| Dar es Salaam Open | 2013 | 6 | 4 | 2,188 |
| Online Olym Div4 A | 2020 | 4 | 0 | 1,768 |
| TAN-ch Open | 2015 | 3 | 1 | 1,891 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Yusuf Mdoe's chess games?
67 games by Yusuf Mdoe, from Jul 2014 to Jul 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 Yusuf Mdoe has played.
What does Yusuf Mdoe play on the first move as White?
Across 36 games with White in our database, Yusuf Mdoe opens with 1.e4 (56% of games), 1.d4 (31% of games), 1.c4 (14% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Yusuf Mdoe answers 1...c5 (56% of games), 1...e6 (28% of games), 1...e5 (11% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (70% of games), 1...Nf6 (20% of games), 1...e6 (10% of games).
What openings does Yusuf Mdoe play as White?
As White, Yusuf Mdoe's most-played openings in our database are: Sicilian (5 games, 40.0% win rate); Ponziani Opening (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Indian Defense (4 games, 0.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 36 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Yusuf Mdoe play as Black?
As Black, Yusuf Mdoe most often plays: Sicilian (4 games, 50.0% win rate); Queen's Gambit (3 games, 0.0% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 31 games.
What is Yusuf Mdoe's FIDE rating?
Yusuf Mdoe is currently rated 1,784 in classical chess, 1,827 in rapid. Peak classical rating: 1,856 (Apr 2024).
How many games has Yusuf Mdoe played?
Our database contains 67 games by Yusuf Mdoe, covering Jul 2014 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 20 wins, 12 draws, 35 losses (29.9% win rate).
How do I prepare against Yusuf Mdoe?
67 games by Yusuf Mdoe 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.