Prepare against Christian Nderi Muchugu
Kenya · World #138,924 classical · FIDE ID 10809546
When preparing against Christian Nderi Muchugu, expect 1.e4 in 89% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...d5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (67%). Lowest win rate among frequent openings: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line as Black, 33.3% over 15 games.
Our database contains 40 games by Christian Nderi Muchugu, covering Jan 2017 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Christian Nderi Muchugu's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Christian Nderi Muchugu 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 | 1,623 | 1,737 | Oct 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,678 | 1,678 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,637 | 1,688 | Mar 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 40 | 15 | 5 | 20 | 37.5% |
| As White | 19 | 9 | 3 | 7 | 47.4% |
| As Black | 21 | 6 | 2 | 13 | 28.6% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Christian Nderi Muchugu's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Christian Nderi Muchugu's side.
First moves as White (19 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e4 | 17 | 89.5% | 52.9% |
| d4 | 2 | 10.5% | 75.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.e4 — 89% of White games, 52.9% score
- …e5 (35% of these games) — Muchugu usually continues Nf3 (58.3% score)
- …c5 (18% of these games) — Muchugu usually continues Nf3 (66.7% score)
- …d5 (12% of these games) — Muchugu usually continues exd5 (0.0% score)
- 1.d4 — 11% of White games, 75.0% score
- …e6 (50% of these games) — Muchugu usually continues Bf4 (100.0% score)
- …Nf6 (50% of these games) — Muchugu usually continues Bf4 (50.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (16 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 16 | 100.0% | 43.8% |
As Black against 1.d4 (3 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 2 | 66.7% | 0.0% |
| Nf6 | 1 | 33.3% | 0.0% |
Christian Nderi Muchugu's chess games
All 40 games by Christian Nderi Muchugu in the Chess.ceo database (Jan 2017 - 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: 15 wins, 5 draws, 20 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C50 | Scotch Game | 4 | 2/1/1 | 50.0% |
| B00 | King's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A47 | Indian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C56 | Italian Game | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E90 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D02 | London System | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C42 | Petrov's Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B07 | Pirc Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B02 | Scandinavian Defense: Modern Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B01 | Scandinavian Defense: Main Line | 15 | 5/2/8 | 33.3% |
| D13 | Queen's Gambit | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D00 | Bird's opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A33 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B22 | Scandinavian Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2024 | Brian Gabriel Mwangi | 1,902 | Nairobi Mashariki Open | B51 |
| Feb 2021 | Hector Martinez | 1,528 | KCF University Cup | B00 |
| Jun 2019 | Carlos Kiema Dominic | 1,323 | chT-KEN | C42 |
| Feb 2019 | William Imo Muganda | 1,265 | chT-KEN | B01 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT-KEN | 2019 | 10 | 4.5 | 1,459 |
| 1st FIDE World Uni Blitz D | 2021 | 10 | 4.5 | 2,060 |
| KCF University Cup | 2021 | 8 | 2 | 1,661 |
| ch-KEN | 2022 | 7 | 4.5 | 1,715 |
| Nairobi Mashariki Open | 2024 | 5 | 2 | 1,831 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Christian Nderi Muchugu's chess games?
40 games by Christian Nderi Muchugu, from Jan 2017 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 Christian Nderi Muchugu has played.
What does Christian Nderi Muchugu play on the first move as White?
Across 19 games with White in our database, Christian Nderi Muchugu opens with 1.e4 (89% of games), 1.d4 (11% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Christian Nderi Muchugu answers 1...d5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (67% of games), 1...Nf6 (33% of games).
What openings does Christian Nderi Muchugu play as White?
As White, Christian Nderi Muchugu's most-played openings in our database are: Scotch Game (4 games, 50.0% win rate); King's Pawn Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Indian Defense (1 games, 100.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 19 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Christian Nderi Muchugu play as Black?
As Black, Christian Nderi Muchugu most often plays: Scandinavian Defense: Main Line (15 games, 33.3% win rate); Queen's Gambit (2 games, 0.0% win rate); Bird's opening (1 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 21 games.
What is Christian Nderi Muchugu's FIDE rating?
Christian Nderi Muchugu is currently rated 1,623 in classical chess, 1,678 in rapid and 1,637 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,737 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Christian Nderi Muchugu played?
Our database contains 40 games by Christian Nderi Muchugu, covering Jan 2017 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 15 wins, 5 draws, 20 losses (37.5% win rate).
How do I prepare against Christian Nderi Muchugu?
40 games by Christian Nderi Muchugu 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.