Patrick Kawuma
Ugandan chess player
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Patrick Kawuma (born 1990) is a Ugandan chess player who holds the title of FIDE Master. He has represented Uganda in national and international chess competitions and is regarded as one of the country's leading chess players.[1][2][3]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1990 (age 35–36) |
| Chess career | |
| Country | Uganda |
| Title | FIDE Master |
| FIDE rating | 2149 (Standard, February 2026) |
| Peak rating | 2362 |
Chess career
Kawuma was awarded the title of Candidate Master in 2010 and later earned the FIDE Master title, reflecting his strong performance and sustained competitive results.[4]
He has competed in many local and international tournaments including the Rwabushenyi Memorial Championship.[5] Kawuma won the 2023 Uganda Open, scoring 7.5 points out of eight rounds in a strong field, a performance widely noted in the national chess community.[6][2] Kawuma has also competed in Chess Olympiads for Uganda, representing the national team on the global stage in events such as the 44th Chess Olympiad. The 44th Chess Olympiad took place in Chennai, India, from July 28 to August 10, 2022[7][8] His games from Olympiad and other competitions are archived in international chess databases.[4][9]
In 2022 national qualifiers, Kawuma topped the roster to help lead Uganda's Olympiad-bound team alongside fellow players, highlighting his role in national team selection.[10]
Playing style
Kawuma is known for a versatile opening repertoire, with frequent use of English Opening patterns and solid positional play across rapid, blitz, and classical formats.[4]