In the last list of the top Chess players we published, we ranked the best Angolan Chess players. Now in this article, we’re ranking the best Ugandan Chess players from Uganda, starting with the number ten spot in FIDE.
10. Rajab Kamoga
Full Name: Rajab Kamoga
Title: None
Born: January 1, 1984
Federation: Uganda
Ratings
World ranking: 14940
Rapid: 2098
Blitz: 1961
Classical: 2100
Profiles
Rajab Kamoga to date hasn’t been accorded any title by FIDE. He has a FIDE rating of 2105 as of March 2022. From 2011 to 2022, Rajab has played a total of 96 games; winning 47, losing 21, and drawing 28. His recent victory was in the 2022 Ugandan Open Chess Championship which he earned 7.5 points. Among the tournaments he recently played include; Kantinti-Zabasajja Memorial Open Chess Championship 2022, 2022 Uganda Men Olympiad Qualifiers Final Phase, 2021 Premier Bet Uganda Chess League, and 2020 Kantinti Memorial Open Rated Chess Championship.
9. Bob Bibasa
Full Name: Bob Bibasa
Title: FIDE Master
Born: January 1, 1977
Federation: Uganda
Ratings
World ranking: 12653
Rapid: 2099
Blitz: 1983
Classical: 2130
Profiles
Bob Bibasa was accorded the FIDE Master title in 2020 and the Candidate Master title in 2010. In addition, he became an authorized FIDE Instructor in 2012. Bob Bibasa competed in chess games from 2000 to 2012, playing a total of 38 games; with 9 wins, 14 draws, and 15 losses accumulating an average winning score of 42.11 percent. He played in various notable tournaments, including; Al Ain Classic 2012 in the United Arab Emirates, World Cities Team GpE in the United Arab Emirates, the 40th Olympiad Open in Turkey, and 39th Olympiad Men in Russian Federation.
8. Mathias Allan Ssonko
Full Name: Mathias Allan Ssonko
Title: Candidate Master
Born: January 1, 1988
Federation: None
Ratings
World ranking: 11925
Rapid: 2098
Blitz: 2126
Classical: 2141
Profiles
Mathias Allan Ssonko hasn’t been accorded any title by FIDE apart from being recognized as a FIDE Trainer- the rank of National Arbiter in 2016. From 2014 to 2022, he played a total of 13 games; with 5 wins, 1 draw, and 7 losses accumulating an average winning score of 20 percent. Some of the tournaments he last played include; the Uganda IM Norm 2022 in Uganda and the 41st Olympiad Open 2014 in Norway.
7. Emmanuel Egesa
Full Name: Emmanuel Egesa
Title: None
Born: January 1, 1996
Federation: Uganda
Ratings
World ranking: 11081
Rapid: 1995
Blitz: 2038
Classical: 2152
Profiles
Emmanuel Egesa hasn’t received any FIDE title. He was among the competitors of the 2021 Under-25 Dove Easter Blitz Open Rated Chess Championship held in Namugongo, Uganda. The tournament featured over 50 competitors from various age groups- Under-10, Under-16, Under-20, and Under-25. Egesa scored highly achieving 7.5/8 points. Notable players whom he faced stiff competition include; Mwanje Kathan Mickey, Derrick Elvis, Mula Aaron, Bitarinsa Arthur, Auma Olivia, and Mula Joshua.
6. Walter Okas
Full Name: Walter Okas
Title: None
Born: January 1, 1986
Federation: Uganda
Ratings
World ranking: 8799
Rapid: 2249
Blitz: 2297
Classical: 2191
Profiles
Walter Okas hasn’t been accorded any FIDE title. He competed in a total of 10 games in 2018; 3 wins, 3 draws, and 4 losses equaling a score of 45 percent. The last tournament he competed in was the 43rd Chess Olympiad in 2018. He competed using white pieces in various Openings like the English, Sicilian reversed, Queen’s Pawn Game, Neo-Gruenfeld, and Queen’s Indian, Old main line. Played using black pieces in openings including, Pirc Defence, King’s Indian defence, and Pirc classical system.
5. Haruna Nsubuga
Full Name: Haruna Nsubuga
Title: FIDE Master
Born: January 1, 1992
Federation: Uganda
Ratings
World ranking: 10581
Rapid: 2183
Blitz: 2142
Classical: 2160
Profiles
Haruna Nsubuga was accorded the FIDE Master title in 2016 and the Candidates Master title in 2015. He competed using white pieces in various Openings like the Queen’s Pawn Opening: Pseudo-Catalan Variation, Nimzowitsch-Larsen Attack, Sicilian Defense: Open, Dragon, Classical Attack, French Defense: Advance, Paulsen, Milner-Barry Gambit, and Pirc Defense: Main Line. Played using black pieces in openings including, Trompowsky Attack, Queen’s Gambit Declined: Modern Variation, Caro-Kann Defense: Advance Variation, Philidor Defense: Hanham Variation, and Queen’s Pawn Opening: Accelerated London, Steinitz Countergambit.
4. Elijah Emojong
Full Name: Elijah Emojong
Title: International Master
Born: January 1, 1992
Federation: Uganda
Ratings
World ranking: 8752
Rapid: 2226
Blitz: 2101
Classical: 2191
Profiles
Elijah Emojong was awarded the title of International Master in 2013, the FIDE Master title in 2011, and became a FIDE Trainer in 2012. Between 2012 to 2014, Emojong played a total of 36 games; winning 10, drawing 12, and losing 14, earning a winning score of 44.44 percent. some of the notable tournaments he competed in include; the 41st Olympiad Open 2014 in Norway, Capablanca Festival GM 2014 in South Africa, DSK GM Open 2013 in South Africa, and the 40th Olympiad Open 2012 in Turkey.
3. Harold Wanyama
Full Name: Harold Wanyama
Title: International Master
Born: January 1, 1981
Federation: Uganda
Ratings
World ranking: 6367
Rapid: 2255
Blitz: 2229
Classical: 2242
Profiles
Harold Wanyama was accorded the FIDE Master title in 2012 and in 2016 he received the recognition of FIDE Instructor. He has competed in a total of 67 tournaments from 2004 to 2022; for which he achieved 28 wins, 7 draws, and 32 losses accumulating an average winning score of 47.01 percent. Notable tournaments he last competed in include; the Uganda IM Norm 2022 in Uganda, Henry Chilufya Mem 2017 in Zambia, 42nd Olympiad 2016 in Azerbaijan, and Millionaire Chess Op 2015 in the United States.
2. Patrick Kawuma
Full Name: Patrick Kawuma
Title: FIDE Master
Born: January 1, 1990
Federation: Uganda
Ratings
World ranking: 5323
Rapid: 2250
Blitz: 2233
Classical: 2270
Profiles
Patrick Kawuma was accorded the title of FIDE Master in 2020 and the Candidate Master title in 2010. He played chess between 2005 and 2022, competing in a total of 66 games. In those games, he won 26, drew 14, and lost 26 earning himself a winning score of 50 percent. The most notable tournaments he played include; Uganda IM Norm 2022 in Uganda, 43rd Olympiad 2018 in Georgia, 42nd Olympiad 2016 in Azerbaijan, and 41st Olympiad Open 2014 in Norway.
1. Arthur Ssegwanyi
Full Name: Arthur Ssegwanyi
Title: International Master
Born: March 12, 1988
Federation: Uganda
Ratings
World ranking: 2087
Rapid: 2342
Blitz: 2273
Classical: 2392
Profiles
Arthur Ssegwanyi was accorded the title of International Master in 2015, FIDE Trainer in 2014, and became an authorized FIDE Trainer in 2012. As of 2016, his Peak rating was at 2381. He clinched the Zone 4.2 Individual Tournament which enabled him to advance to the 2015 FIDE World Cup. He clinched the Tanzanian Open Chess Tournament and represented the national team in the 2012 Chess Olympiad.
That concludes the list of the best Ugandan Chess players. If you like list posts like this, you may also be interested in seeing the ten best Cypriot Chess players or the best Portuguese Chess players.