Prepare against Albert Njau
Tanzania · World #34,608 classical · FIDE ID 10002324
Our database contains 50 games by Albert Njau, covering May 2018 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Albert Njau's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Albert Njau 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 | 1,961 | 1,961 | Jul 2026 |
| Rapid | 1,870 | 1,870 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,947 | 1,947 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 50 | 18 | 7 | 25 | 36.0% |
| As White | 24 | 8 | 2 | 14 | 33.3% |
| As Black | 26 | 10 | 5 | 11 | 38.5% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Albert Njau's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Albert Njau's side.
First moves as White (24 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 6 | 25.0% | 33.3% |
| e4 | 5 | 20.8% | 40.0% |
| b3 | 5 | 20.8% | 30.0% |
| Nf3 | 3 | 12.5% | 0.0% |
| c4 | 2 | 8.3% | 75.0% |
| g3 | 1 | 4.2% | 100.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 25% of White games, 33.3% score
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Njau usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (50% of these games) — Njau usually continues Bf4 (66.7% score)
- 1.e4 — 21% of White games, 40.0% score
- …c5 (80% of these games) — Njau usually continues Nf3 (0.0% score)
- …d5 (20% of these games) — Njau usually continues exd5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (8 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 4 | 50.0% | 37.5% |
| d6 | 4 | 50.0% | 75.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nf6 | 8 | 72.7% | 62.5% |
| d5 | 3 | 27.3% | 33.3% |
Albert Njau's chess games
All 50 games by Albert Njau in the Chess.ceo database (May 2018 - 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: 18 wins, 7 draws, 25 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A01 | Nimzovich-Larsen attack | 5 | 1/1/3 | 20.0% |
| B28 | Sicilian | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D00 | London System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A08 | Réti Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D02 | King's Indian Defense: Fianchetto Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D55 | Queen's Gambit Declined | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| E19 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A05 | Réti Opening: Symmetrical Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A49 | Saragossa Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Pirc Defense: Lion System | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| E16 | Bogo-Indian Defense | 3 | 0/2/1 | 0.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 3 | 2/0/1 | 66.7% |
| A45 | London System | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| E06 | Catalan | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 2 | 0/2/0 | 0.0% |
| C47 | Four Knights Game: Scotch Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | King's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C50 | Four Knights Game: Italian Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2019 | Haruna Nsubuga | 2,220 | TAN-ch Open | A02 |
| Aug 2022 | Krzysztof Belzo | 2,080 | Olympiad-44 | B38 |
| Aug 2021 | Michalis Florentiades | 1,999 | Online Olympiad Div4 C | A45 |
| Jul 2020 | Mehul Gohil | 1,983 | Online Olym Div4 A | D00 |
| Aug 2020 | Azahari Md Aliuddin Hj | 1,960 | Online Olym Div4 A | C47 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cappelle Online Blitz Open | 2022 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,064 |
| Olympiad-44 | 2022 | 10 | 5.5 | 2,038 |
| Olympiad-43 | 2018 | 9 | 1.5 | 1,801 |
| Online Olym Div4 A | 2020 | 7 | 2.5 | 2,056 |
| Online Olympiad Div4 C | 2021 | 7 | 3.5 | 2,045 |
| Dar es Salaam Open | 2013 | 6 | 3 | 2,022 |
| TAN-ch Open | 2019 | 1 | 1 | 2,620 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Albert Njau's chess games?
50 games by Albert Njau, from May 2018 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 Albert Njau has played.
What does Albert Njau play on the first move as White?
Across 24 games with White in our database, Albert Njau opens with 1.d4 (25% of games), 1.e4 (21% of games), 1.b3 (21% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Albert Njau answers 1...e5 (50% of games), 1...d6 (50% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...Nf6 (73% of games), 1...d5 (27% of games).
What openings does Albert Njau play as White?
As White, Albert Njau's most-played openings in our database are: Nimzovich-Larsen attack (5 games, 20.0% win rate); Sicilian (3 games, 33.3% win rate); London System (3 games, 66.7% win rate). The full breakdown of 24 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Albert Njau play as Black?
As Black, Albert Njau most often plays: Pirc Defense: Lion System (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Bogo-Indian Defense (3 games, 0.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 66.7% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 26 games.
What is Albert Njau's FIDE rating?
Albert Njau is currently rated 1,961 in classical chess, 1,870 in rapid and 1,947 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,961 (Jul 2026).
How many games has Albert Njau played?
Our database contains 50 games by Albert Njau, covering May 2018 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 18 wins, 7 draws, 25 losses (36.0% win rate).
How do I prepare against Albert Njau?
50 games by Albert Njau 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.