Prepare against Daphne Mwikali
Kenya · World #131,080 classical · FIDE ID 10802274
When preparing against Daphne Mwikali, expect 1.d4 in 58% of White games. Against 1.e4 the reply is 1...e5 (100% of games); against 1.d4, 1...d5 (100%).
Our database contains 35 games by Daphne Mwikali, covering May 2015 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Daphne Mwikali's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Daphne Mwikali 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 | 1,644 | 1,687 | Oct 2024 |
| Rapid | 1,642 | 1,642 | Jul 2026 |
| Blitz | 1,507 | 1,662 | Jan 2025 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 35 | 19 | 1 | 15 | 54.3% |
| As White | 12 | 7 | 0 | 5 | 58.3% |
| As Black | 23 | 12 | 1 | 10 | 52.2% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
Straight from the preparation tree built over all of Daphne Mwikali's games — the same tree the interactive prep board lets you walk to any depth. Scores are from Daphne Mwikali's side.
First moves as White (12 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 7 | 58.3% | 42.9% |
| c4 | 5 | 41.7% | 80.0% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 58% of White games, 42.9% score
- …Nf6 (71% of these games) — Mwikali usually continues c4 (20.0% score)
- …d5 (14% of these games) — Mwikali usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- …d6 (14% of these games) — Mwikali usually continues c4 (100.0% score)
- 1.c4 — 42% of White games, 80.0% score
- …c5 (40% of these games) — Mwikali usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
- …Nc6 (20% of these games) — Mwikali usually continues g3 (0.0% score)
- …Nf6 (20% of these games) — Mwikali usually continues g3 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (14 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e5 | 14 | 100.0% | 57.1% |
As Black against 1.d4 (4 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 4 | 100.0% | 62.5% |
Daphne Mwikali's chess games
All 35 games by Daphne Mwikali in the Chess.ceo database (May 2015 - 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: 19 wins, 1 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E61 | King's Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| A30 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A16 | English Opening | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| D20 | Queen's Gambit Accepted | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A56 | Benoni Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A40 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A25 | English Opening: Reverse Sicilian | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D20 | Indian Defense | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C41 | Philidor | 7 | 3/0/4 | 42.9% |
| D00 | Queen's Pawn Game | 2 | 2/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C24 | Bishop's Opening | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| A36 | English Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| A34 | English Opening: Symmetrical | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C26 | Four Knights Game: Glek System | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D02 | Hungarian Opening | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C55 | Italian Game | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| C47 | King's Pawn Game: Tayler Opening | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D00 | London System | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2022 | Joyce Nyaruai Ndirangu | 1,703 | Mombasa w Open | A16 |
| Apr 2015 | Feven Gebremeskel Girmay | 1,520 | Africa zt 4.2 w | A40 |
| Oct 2022 | Audrey Tracy Mboya | 1,298 | Mombasa w Open | C41 |
| Jul 2019 | Maureen Kirigo Njeri | 1,261 | chT-KEN | A36 |
| Apr 2019 | Annete Kimwere | 1,256 | chT-KEN | C41 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Africa zt 4.2 w | 2015 | 9 | 4 | 1,570 |
| Olympiad Women-43 | 2018 | 8 | 3 | 1,424 |
| Mombasa w Open | 2022 | 6 | 4 | 1,541 |
| chT-KEN | 2019 | 5 | 4 | 1,439 |
| Nairobi Satellite Open B | 2015 | 5 | 3.5 | – |
| Meru Open | 2018 | 2 | 1 | 1,861 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Daphne Mwikali's chess games?
35 games by Daphne Mwikali, from May 2015 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 Daphne Mwikali has played.
What does Daphne Mwikali play on the first move as White?
Across 12 games with White in our database, Daphne Mwikali opens with 1.d4 (58% of games), 1.c4 (42% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Daphne Mwikali answers 1...e5 (100% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (100% of games).
What openings does Daphne Mwikali play as White?
As White, Daphne Mwikali's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); English Opening: Symmetrical (2 games, 100.0% win rate); English Opening (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 12 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Daphne Mwikali play as Black?
As Black, Daphne Mwikali most often plays: Philidor (7 games, 42.9% win rate); Queen's Pawn Game (2 games, 100.0% win rate); Bishop's Opening (2 games, 0.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 23 games.
What is Daphne Mwikali's FIDE rating?
Daphne Mwikali is currently rated 1,644 in classical chess, 1,642 in rapid and 1,507 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 1,687 (Oct 2024).
How many games has Daphne Mwikali played?
Our database contains 35 games by Daphne Mwikali, covering May 2015 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 19 wins, 1 draws, 15 losses (54.3% win rate).
How do I prepare against Daphne Mwikali?
35 games by Daphne Mwikali 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.